A colony of bats is causing concern to Madison residents. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officials are assisting city officials with finding a solution. Several biologists, along with city officials…
Emerald Parsons earns Florida Farm Bureau’s Newsperson of the Year Award
Emerald Greene Parsons, the publisher of four north Florida newspapers, has received Florida Farm Bureau Federation’s 2015 Newsperson of the Year Award. She accepted the honor during an Oct. 29 session at…
Dan Buchanan receives Lifetime Farm Bureau Service Award
Dan Buchanan, of Madison received the Pat Cockrell Lifetime Achievement Award on Oct. 28, during the annual Farm Bureau state convention, for his lifelong dedication to serving agriculture and Florida Farm Bureau….
Madison girl plays football in Valdosta
Jessica Hasty, age 11, of Madison has been playing football since she was five years old on the recreational teams. This year she tried out for the football team at her school,…
Lions Club to hold Turkey Trot
The Madison County Lions Club is hosting a 5K Turkey Trot on Saturday, Nov. 21. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m., and the run will begin at 9 a.m. The starting point…
Flash Back Friday
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Madison County rings in Thanksgiving season
Thanksgiving is one of the most anticipated holidays throughout the country, and the Madison community is joining in on the excitement. Several churches around the community will be doing special things for…
Former Jaguars cheerleader visits Dave Galbraith Cheerleaders
The pom poms were held high, smiles were shining bright and cheerleading spirit was spread all around on Thursday, Oct. 1 during the Dave Galbraith Cheerleaders’ practice at the Madison County Recreation…
Celebrity Waiters Night a success
United Way of Big Bend hosted the Madison County Celebrity Waiters Night on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at Norris Cafe from 5:30-8:30 p.m. The special guest of the evening was Chef Art Smith….
Jail Report: Nov. 4 – Nov. 7
Information in the Jail Report is provided to Greene Publishing, Inc., by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. All people are considered innocent until proven guilty. Questions about people identified in the report…
Editorial: Excess baggage
The business schools reward difficult complex behavior more than simple behavior, but simple behavior is more effective. ~Warren Buffett Another lesson from my recent 450-mile trek on the Camino de Santiago in…
It’s time to talk turkey
Thanksgiving will be here in two weeks and most of you will be roasting a turkey for the dinner table. Preparing a holiday bird can cause a major challenge in some households…
Notice of Public Meeting: The District Board of Trustees of North Florida Community College
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING: The District Board of Trustees of North Florida Community College will hold its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the NFCC Board Room,…
70 building permits issued in October
The Madison County Building Department issued 70 permits and collected $9,878.50 in fees in October. There were two new residential constructions with $1,687.03 collected in fees. There was no new commercial construction….
Hanson Christmas Lights display a sight to see
The Hanson Christmas Lights start again this year on Thanksgiving Day. The show will start at 5:30 p.m. and will continue every night. The last night of lights will be on Thursday,…
Madison County to ring in the Christmas season
Madison County is welcoming the Christmas season with Beautiful Light Up Madison on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thanks to the Madison Kiwanis Club, this event is made…
Keeping tabs on congressional lawmakers
The issue that Congress addressed in recent weeks was “Waters of the United States,” Military-Construction-VA Appropriations, Revised Defense Authorization and Surface Transportation Reauthorization. Following are the corresponding votes from Senators Bill Nelson,…
Experts predict turbulent winter
If AccuWeather’s 2015-16 U.S. winter forecast can be believed, Florida’s in for a turbulent winter. Indeed. The site predicts that the Southeast and Gulf Coast are likely to experience heavy rainfall and…
City makes decision on tractor-trailer parking
The City of Madison City Commission held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10. There were several items of discussion including overnight parking of tractor-trailers, natural gas operations beyond the meter, new…
Driver airlifted after entrapment
A driver from Lee was airlifted to Shands of Gainesville after his vehicle rear-ended the back of a semi trailer on U.S. Hwy 90 on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 10:10 a.m. in…