I struggle with managing my time and it seems like I always have. Some days are better than others; however, other days are far worse than others. What about you? Do you…
Madison Church of Christ holds mortgage burning
On Sunday, April 17, Madison Church of Christ held a mortgage burning in celebration of paying off their 30-year mortgage in just a mere 18 months. After regular service, Edward Meggs, President…
Happy Mother’s Day
Every year in mid-spring, there comes a morning when you wake up in a cold sweat with one thought on your mind. When is Mother’s Day this year?! Heaven forbid, did I…
26th 4-H Ecology Field Day dedicated to UF Biologist Sharon Fitz-Coy
On April 8, 220 of Madison County’s third graders descended upon the 26th annual Madison County 4-H Ecology Field Day at NFCC for a day of hands-on educational activities in science, ecology,…
Crime beat: Bryant and Joyner
April 26 Around 12:43 a.m., Deputy Jared Dewey stopped a vehicle on Interstate 10 in Madison County for a faulty equipment violation. While discussing the violation with the driver (who was identified…
Mother and Son Gala on May 7
The Madison County Chapter of Charmettes, Inc. will hold their third annual Mother and Son Gala on Saturday, May 7. The gala will be taking place at the North Florida Community College…
Movie night to be held at the Main Street Playhouse
On Friday night, May 6, enjoy all that downtown Madison has to offer with extended hours shopping, dinner and a movie! The Main Street Playhouse, located at 172 SW Range Ave., is…
Dance battle competition at MCCS
On Saturday, May 21, Madison County Central School gym will be the stage for a dance battle competition between dance groups that are traveling from area such as Jacksonville, Atlanta, Tallahassee, Thomasville…
Biking tour group visits Madison
Madison rests right on a well-traveled bike route known as The Southern Tier. The tier stretches from San Diego, Ca., to St. Augustine, Fl. and brings many bikers and bike groups through…
Wreck/Roll-over
On Thursday, April 28, a wreck/roll-over occurred on I-10, on the Suwannee/Madison County bridge (mile marker 268, west bound). A man was entrapped but has been freed and is now being life…
Relay For Life is Friday night
The much-anticipated Relay For Life of Madison is happening on Friday, April 29 from 6 p.m. to midnight at the Madison County High School Boothill Stadium. At the event, there will be much…
Lady Warriors heading to semi-finals
The Madison County Sheriff’s Department is seeking information that could lead to the whereabouts of a wanted man. On Dec. 3, 2015, Kevin Cornelius Gardner, of Madison, was adjudicated guilty for Sexual…
Ke’Juan Irvine places in State Championship
On Friday, April 15, at the FHSAA Weightlifting State Championship in Kissimmee, Fl., the Madison County High School Cowboys weightlifting team had several participants. Ke’Juan Irvine came in second place in the…
New law allows out-of-county school transfers
Governor Rick Scott signed a wide-ranging, education-focused bill into a law on Thursday, April 14. The bill, HB 7029, touches virtually on every level of public education within the state of Florida….
Harvey Greene Dr. to close May 3
Those who reside and work in the City of Madison, especially the Industrial Park, may have noticed the bright flashing signs up along Hwy. 53 south that are informing the community that…
Roll-over
Gustavo Chavez Perez, 47, of Zolfo Springs, Fl., was traveling eastbound in the left travel lane on Interstate 10 on Monday, April 18. Around 3:25 p.m., the right rear tire on Perez’s…
Sheriff Stewart warns citizens about scams
Historically, scam artists often worked alone and only seemed to target the elderly. However, times have changed and now most scams are master minded by criminal groups who are highly organized, very…
Red drum bag limit lowered to one fish in northwest Florida starting May 1
At its Wednesday, April 13 meeting in Jupiter, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved a measure to lower the recreational red drum daily bag limit in the northwest red…
Hickory Grove 4-H to host fishing tournament
Grab your fishing poles, bait boxes and nets! On Saturday, May 7, Hickory Grove 4-H will be hosting an inaugural fishing tournament from 7 a.m. to noon at Cherry Lake Public Beach….
The value of trees
Trees are beautiful things. Their strong boughs provide perfect places for tree houses and swing sets; many produce fruit or nuts for us to eat and without trees, there would be no…