Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, Jan. 8, the commissioners had a discussion regarding the pavilion on county-owned property at the…
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Suspect found deceased in shooting
MCSO Contributor Madison County Sheriff David Harper reports that on Wednesday, Jan. 8, at 11:16 a.m. the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Communications Center received a 9-1-1 call from a caller advising…
Madison County Sheriff’s Office requests help with cruelty case
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) received a call on Tuesday, Dec. 24, stating there was a dog in a crate at the wood line on Lake Rachel Road….
Human trafficking: Know the signs
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, which raises awareness about human trafficking. As the state with the third-highest number of reported cases, Florida faces unique challenges in combating…
Returning officials continue to serve
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Three returning elected officials, Madison County Sheriff David Harper, Madison County Clerk of Courts Billy Washington and Madison County Supervisor of Elections Heath Driggers took their oaths of office…
New Madison County Property Appraiser sworn in
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Jan. 7, Marie Smith officially took her oath of office to be the new Madison County Property Appraiser. Smith has actually been on the job since the…
Madison County Tax Collector takes oath
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During a special ceremony in front of family and friends, along with staff members, Robin Hart was sworn in as the new Madison County Tax Collector. Hart was sworn…
Gov. DeSantis awards 17 Florida communities the Rural Infrastructure Fund
Florida Commerce Contributor Gov. Ron DeSantis announced $20 million in awards to small county governments and rural municipalities through the Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF). Awards were made to 17 Florida communities for…
Final pass for debris clean up planned
Madison County Emergency Management Contributor Final debris collection for county maintained roads began on Thursday, Jan. 9, and will run until completed. The debris contractors have made their final assessment of remaining…
Madison County Sheriff’s Office issues scam alert
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Sheriff’s Office informed Madison County residents via Facebook of a scam that has been circulating through social media, specifically on the Madison County Florida Yard Sales/Items…
Debit cards disqualify candidates
Jim Saunders News Service of Florida Contributor Want to run for public office in Florida? Suggestion: Don’t bring a debit card. An appeals court ruling on Thursday, Dec. 26 upheld a circuit…
Help sought for former Cowgirl
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Help is being sought for a member of the Madison County High School (MCHS) Class of 2020 and former Cowgirl softball and volleyball athlete Hope (Underhill) Fitch. During the…
Will Madison County see snow this week?
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com An extremely slim chance exists that snow, or a semblance of the white powdery stuff, may fall in Florida in this coming week, making for a first in more…
Audit report on Town of Greenville not expected “anytime soon”
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com As many citizens of the Town of Greenville wait on the results of the Florida Auditor General’s report, it does not appear the results will be known for quite…
Cowboys ranked nationally
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) varsity football team ended 2024 as not only the Rural Class State Champions, they are also ranked as one of the top teams…
Eyes to the skies for a planetary parade
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com The year 2024 was full of significant celestial events, including a complete solar eclipse, several consecutive supermoons, meteor showers and multiple sightings of Aurora Borealis across half of the…
Madison County Sheriff’s Office enjoys busy holiday season
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com As everyone knows the primary function of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is helping to provide for the safety and security of Madison County citizens. That is a…
Cowboys and Warriors well-represented on All-Big Bend Team
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com When a team such as the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys football team wins a state championship, it’s no surprise that post-season honors would follow. When the Tallahassee…
Florida Medical Center nears completion
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The new North Florida Medical Center, located on E Base St., across the road from Trulieve, is almost ready for business. Barring unexpected weather delays, the facility should be…
Children’s Home Society names Senator Simon their legislator of the year
Tobey Gable Children’s Home Society of Florida Contributor The Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) proudly recognized Florida District 3 Senator Corey Simon as their 2024 Legislator of the Year for his…