A new religious outreach ministry program has been started in Madison called Soup in the Park. They will hold their first event on Saturday, Oct. 3 starting at 11 a.m. at Lake…
School Board denies charter school application
On Tuesday, September 22 at 6 p.m., the School Board of Madison County met for a special session regarding personnel changes, non-general fund staff trips, selection of Board Negotiator and finally, Madison…
Sexual offender relocates to Lee
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. Jake Lavon…
New form of carjacking arises
Before advanced technology, breaking into cars meant busting windows or using hangers to unlock doors through a cracked window. However, times have changed and thieves have adapted, thanks to the technology that…
Florida bill in works to repeal cohabitation law
For the first time in almost 150 years, it could become legal for an unmarried man and woman to live together in Florida. Democratic Rep. Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda and Democratic Rep. Richard…
Road closure approved at county commission meeting
The Madison County Commission came together for their meeting on Wednesday, September 23 at 6 p.m. After the agenda was adopted, petitions from the public began the meeting. Octavius Tookes asked the…
Hamburg Lovett VFD to host Peanut Boil
The Hamburg Lovett Volunteer Fire Department will be having a Peanut Boil on Saturday, October 3 at 5 p.m. There will be a cake auction, a chicken and rice dinner and of…
One arrested after high speed chase
Madison County Sheriff Ben Stewart reports that on Saturday, Sept. 26 at 4:12 p.m., a deputy of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office observed Emanuel Leander-Mandel Ratliff, 25, of Madison driving a white…
Woman arrested for biting Fred’s employees
A Madison woman was arrested at Fred’s after a physical altercation that left three with bite marks on Saturday, Sept. 26 at 5:08 p.m. According to the Madison Police Department report, Shermone…
Wreck kills one; injures three
A two-vehicle collision left one dead and three in serious condition on Sunday, Sept. 27 at 12 p.m. on County Road 150. According to the Florida Highway Patrol report, Cody Allen Cooper,…
Obituary: Margaret Ruth Walker
Margaret Ruth Walker, age 77, died Sunday, September 27 in Pinetta. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 1 at Beggs Funeral Home, with burial at Mt. Horeb Cemetery….
MCCS to have soccer tryouts
Madison County Central will begin girls’ soccer tryouts from Monday, October 5 through Wednesday, October 7. Tryouts will be held after school from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on these days in…
Hamburg Lovett VFD to host Peanut Boil
The Hamburg Lovett Volunteer Fire Department will be having a Peanut Boil on Saturday, October 3 at 5 p.m. There will be a cake auction, a chicken and rice dinner and of…
Hair stylist’s new technique gone international
Hair stylist Shannon Keel, of Lee has created a hair coloring technique that has gone international. She is traveling all over the country to teach her technique. Shannon has been a hair…
PRIDE program started in Madison
Madison County Sheriff Ben Stewart announces the initiation of a new Madison County Sheriff’s Office program. This program is being titled “PRIDE” an acronym for Promoting Responsibility, Integrity, Determination and Excellence. The…
The Truth Behind Flakka
Flakka is a not-so-new synthetic drug, which rapid rise has led to rampant panic— and misinformation. Flakka goes by a lot of names. Floridian lay-people call it flakka; everyone else in the…
Wastewater spill in City of Madison
The City of Madison reported the 2,500 gallons of untreated wastewater was accidentally discharged on Aug. 31 due to mechanical failure of a lift station pump located on Georgetown Road. This came…
All American Flag Act signed into law
All flags flown over government buildings in Florida must now be made in America. Governor Rick Scott signed the All American Flag Act in to law on Monday, Sept. 21, at Viera…
One injured in crash
A man was seriously injured and lifeflighted to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital after flipping his truck on Tuesday, September 1 at 2:25 p.m. on Juniper Drive in Lee. According to the Florida Highway…
Obituary: James Thomas Burnette
James Thomas Burnette (Jimmy), age 73, died at home on Friday, September 18. Funeral Services were held Sunday, September 20, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Beggs Funeral Home, Madison, Florida…