On Saturday, Jan. 23, seven members of the Madison Rotary Club braved the cold and the wind to build an accessibility ramp for Madison County resident, David Keeling. In partnership with Ability…
The Arc to hold MLK day event
The federal agency that leads the national Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), has selected The Arc and five other organizations as grantees…
Conservative Corner: Be an Elijah
Things heated up in Iowa this week. Presidential contender Ted Cruz won the Republican caucus and the Democrats, well, there may have been a winner. Some think it was more of a…
Amtrak is coming to Madison
During the Wednesday, Jan. 27 Madison County Commission meeting, Jim Catron brought to the attention of the commissioners that on Friday, Feb. 19, at 4:24 p.m., an Amtrak train would be coming…
Cowgirls win district title
On Tuesday, Jan. 26, the MCHS Cowgirls began their district tournament play. The Cowgirls finished the regular season district play 5-1, being tied with Lafayette High for the #1 seed. A coin…
MPD welcomes new captain
The Madison Police Dept. welcomes a new captain to its ranks. Captain Tyrone Edwards joined the MPD on Tuesday, Feb. 2, as Captain Willie McGhee retired on Saturday, Jan. 9 after 38…
County Commissioners approve storm warning system
The Board of County Commissioners gathered together on Wednesday, Jan. 27 at 6 p.m. with a small agenda but much to discuss. Petitions from the public were presented first. A citizen came…
Keeping tabs on Congress
Recent Senate Votes Energy Policy – GAO Report on Energy Production – With a vote of 62-29 and nine not voting, the Senate adopted an amendment to the energy policy bill that…
MCHS power and energy program
On Monday, Jan. 25, a showcase of Madison County High School’s Career-Technical Education (CTE) courses that was sponsored by the Southern Region Education Board (SREB) was held. The course curriculum for the…
Madison First United Methodist to hold special Valentine’s Day service
On Sunday, Feb. 14, Madison First United Methodist has a special treat for Valentine’s Day. During services held at 8:30 a.m., 10:55 a.m. and 6:08 p.m., Bernadette and Jeff Todd will be…
Hopewell Baptist youth to hold Valentine’s childcare
Attention parents! Looking for something enjoyable to do for Valentine’s Day but don’t have a baby sitter? Look no further! Hopewell Baptist Church youth is here to help. In order to raise…
Sanctuary of Praise to hold concert
The Sanctuary of Praise would like to invite everyone to their gospel choir concert on Saturday, Feb. 6 at 4 p.m. Everyone is invited to join and begin the year with praise….
Plath Family Band to perform at Mt. Olive Baptist
Get ready for a morning of music and unity on Sunday, Feb. 7! The Plath Family Band from Cairo, Ga. will be performing at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Service will begin at…
Harlem Globetrotters Celebrate 90 Years at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center
Celebrating 90 years of providing smiles, sportsmanship and service to millions of people worldwide, the world famous Harlem Globetrotters will bring their unrivaled family show to the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center,…
George Frank Rykard, Jr.
George Frank Rykard, Jr., age 84, died Sunday, Jan. 31 at his home. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 2 at Beggs Funeral Home, Madison Chapel with burial at…
Amber Alert: missing children found
Madison County Sheriff Ben Stewart reports that on Thursday, Jan. 28, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center received an “Amber Alert” at 1:30 p.m. regarding two children being unlawfully taken and…
Search leads to multiple arrests
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office Drug Task Force has been conducting a covert investigation involving the possession and sale of marijuana and synthetic marijuana, also known as “spice.” Madison County Sheriff Ben…
Florida Legislature tracker
SB 306, which authorizes municipalities to ban or regulate the use of disposable bags, passed in the Environmental Preservation and Conservation committee on Jan. 20. The vote was 8-1 in favor of…
Why isn’t Prayer Never Fails in theaters?
For all citizens concerned about not being able to find the Madison-filmed movie, Prayer Never Fails in theaters in Valdosta or Tallahassee can rest easy knowing that, no, they did not miss…
Say goodbye to the F.L.O.W Mobile
The days of the Florida Licensing on Wheels (F.L.O.W) Mobile visiting the City of Madison are gone. After the F.L.O.W Mobile’s last visit on Jan. 4, the vehicle will no longer be…