I recently learned Rochunga Pudaite died on October 10 of this year. His life is a remarkable testament to the transformative power of the Bible. Here is a part of his story….
Letters to the Editor: Memories of Lee, Fl.
I was born in 1944 in the Lee Community, and at the age of six moved into the Lee town limits. I have fond as well as bittersweet memories of growing up,…
Letters to the Editor: Pay attention America! Our freedoms are being taken away!
On October 16, my life was changed forever. That was the day that my grandmother and I arrived in the United States from Cuba with only the clothes on our backs. It…
Florida joins 23 states suing to stop unlawful EPA emissions rule
Attorney General Pam Bondi joined West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and 22 other states in a lawsuit challenging a new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Rule, known as the Clean Power Plan….
Scammers now hacking Facebook accounts
Madison County Sheriff Ben Stewart wants all citizens to be aware of the most recent scam occurring throughout Madison County involving Facebook. Most recently citizens of Madison are having their Facebook accounts…
School bus hits car
A school bus struck another vehicle on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 3:31 p.m. on Southwest Jackson Avenue in Madison. The school bus, driven by Lynn Mobley, 60, of Madison was stopped at…
Greenville Town Council discusses major plant improvements
The Greenville Town Council came together at Town Hall for their monthly meeting on Monday, Oct. 19 at 6 p.m. To start off the meeting, the minutes for the special session meetings…
Text Neck Syndrome
With everything available at the touch of a button, it’s no wonder that the smartphone has become an essential part of daily life in this society. Typically, people spend an average of…
Sex offender relocates to Greenville
Madison County Sheriff Ben Stewart reports that a Sexual Offender has moved to Madison County and as required by Florida Statute has completed his criminal registration with the Sheriff’s Office. Bryce Jaonte…
MCHS Cowboys destroy the Trojans; slap the Hornets
The Madison County High School Cowboys Varsity football team played against the Hamilton County Trojans on Friday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. at Boot Hill. The Cowboys were victorious against the Trojans…
Christian Concepts: A traitor named McKenna
Reverend Scott McKenna a minister at the Mayfield Salisbury Parrish Church in Edinburgh, Scotland, says the orthodox teaching of the Church, that Jesus died for mankind’s sins, is wrong and “an obstacle…
Letter to the Editor: Hillary could become the next President?
Continuing the path Democrats have been using the last six years? Just what is it that Hillary would wish to do to the citizens now? Let’s take a look as to what…
Head, Heart, Hands & Health: October is pumpkin season
Each season always brings a change of food to the table and October brings pumpkins. During the month of October, 80 percent of the pumpkin supply is harvested in the United States….
Old drug store paints portrait of history for Lee
The J.E. Whitty and Son Drug Store was built in 1910 in Lee, Fl. The drug store was originally established by Tobe Whitty and local physician Walter Mickler, M.D. At the front…
Hanson UMC to host Christian Swing
The Hanson United Methodist Church invites everyone to celebrate Halloween and attend the Christian Swing party on Friday, October 30, beginning at 6 p.m. The youngsters of Madison have been enjoying this…
Madison community members give back to resident in need
The word “community” can’t be spelled without “unity.” Employees from O’Neal’s Country Buffet and several volunteers demonstrated unity when they pulled together on Saturday, Oct. 3 and Sunday, Oct. 4 and showed…
Jail Report: Oct. 12 – Oct. 20
October 12 Darren Jante Wade – No driver’s license and warrant. Krystal Nicole Emmett – Out of county warrant. Antoinette Johnson – Simple battery. Carol Lee Banks – Simple battery. Antonio Terrell…
Cole Bros Circus to the Max
Selected as the showcase circus of the Worldwide Circus Summit 2015, a global gathering of circus celebrities and aficionados taking place in the U.S. this summer, Cole Bros. Circus to the Max…
MPD promotes David Spicer to Detective Sergeant
Congratulations to Corporal (Cpl.) David Spicer who was recently promoted to Detective Sergeant. Det. Sgt. Spicer is a four year veteran of the United States Marine Corps, where he served as a…
Legislative Delegation Meeting rescheduled for Dec. 7
Due to the recently scheduled Special Session on Redistricting of Senate Districts scheduled for Oct. 27 and 28, the date of the previously scheduled Madison County Legislative Delegation Meeting has been moved…