So much excitement comes along with spring and summer: cookouts, swimming, fireworks and more. No matter what, though, there always seems to be an uninvited guest; mosquitos! Not only do these pests…
Meet your new County Coordinator: Brian Kauffman
During the County Commission meeting held on Wednesday, May 25, the commissioners voted in Brian Kauffman as the new County Coordinator since the current County Coordinator, Allen Cherry is retiring in July….
Stephanie Thigpen Passes Away
Stephanie Rochelle Thigpen, age 28, beloved wife and mother, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 19, 2016 at Madison County Memorial Hospital following a lengthy battle with brain…
Two arrested for Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer
Madison County Sheriff Ben Stewart reports that on Tuesday, June 14 at approximately 8:48 a.m., Deputy Holbrook, while on routine patrol, observed a vehicle on SR 53 South committing several traffic infractions…
Sixth annual B.F. Killingsworth Gator Golf Classic held
On Monday, May 23, the sixth annual B.F. Killingsworth Gator Golf Classic was held at the Madison Golf and Country Club, presented by the Madison County Gator Club. In appreciation and respect…
Florida Tombstone Project
The tombstones of our ancestors were made to create a lasting memorial to the lives of those lost. But when they become distressed by time and weather, many of these stones become…
Gift guide for Dads
Father’s Day and graduation season are the perfect opportunities to beef up your gift recipient’s garage, and high-quality tools are a must for anyone from DIY novices to professional handymen. “A quality…
God and Country festival has open vendor spots
The God and Country Festival, which will take place on Monday, July 4, is an event that is put on each year by the Madison County Lions Club. Proceeds from the event…
Diabetes 101 class to be held
Madison Medical Center is hosting “Diabetes 101” on Wednesday, June 22 at 10 a.m. The class is presented by certified diabetic educator, Kay Peacock of Novo Nordisk. The program will include information…
NFCC to Announce Jenyethel Merritt Award Winner
North Florida Community College (NFCC) received seven nominations for the 2016 Jenyethel Merritt Award for Civic Service and will announce the winner at a public award and celebration ceremony on Saturday, June…
Register your child for Pickett Lake Church Camp!
The deadline to register for Pickett Lake Church Camp, a Bible’s Blast from the Past, has been extended to Wednesday, June 22. Pickett Lake is a camp for children who have completed…
Serious injuries after rollover
Four individuals were involved in a single rollover off the interstate on Monday, June 13. Around 3:55 p.m., Miranda Kent, 27, of Lake Butler, Fl., was traveling eastbound in the outside lane…
Dye test held for river basins
The Florida Geological Survey will be conducting a dye trace for the Suwannee River Water Management District in the Upper Suwannee/Alapaha River basins later this month. They will introduce dye into the…
Michael McCamman goes to nationals for bronco riding
Michael McCamman, a lifelong Madison County resident and recent graduate of Aucilla Christian Academy, has qualified to compete at the national level for bronco riding.The National High School Finals Rodeo (NHSFR) will…
CodeRED: Madison County’s emergency notification service
In 2014, Madison County’s Emergency Management service decided to provide the CodeRED system after an extensive and thorough evaluation of various alerting systems. CodeRED was, they decided, the best fit for Madison…
Man in serious condition after wreck
Chad Cato, 25, of Madison, suffered serious injuries during a wreck on Thursday, June 9 in Taylor County at an estimated time of 9:30 a.m. Cato was traveling northbound on County Road…
Jaws of Life training in Madison
Photo Courtesy of Pat Lightcap On the evening of Friday, June 10, members of various fire and rescue departments in Madison County gathered at the North Florida Community College…
County commission discusses public works projects and Cherry Lake boaters
During the Wednesday, June 8 Madison County Commission meeting, before handling new business, the commissioners went over departmental reports as well as reports from Public Works. Madison County Sheriff Ben Stewart informed…
Dead people voting?
Voting season is a time where Americans are widely encouraged to perform their civic duty by going to the polls and participating in the democratic process. With the complexity and security of…
Prayer Never Fails to hit stores September-October
Madison County was the stage for a film, Prayer Never Fails during 2015, with many locals taking roles in the movie. Due to not having enough following in the area, Prayer Never…