Brandi Concepcion is interning at Greene Publishing, Inc. as a staff writer. She is a graduating senior at Florida A & M University where she is currently studying Public Relations with a…
Golf cart and semi woes at City meeting
The City of Madison City Commission held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 8. There were several items of discussion including the first public hearing on the 2015-2016 budget, golf cart crossings,…
Outrage sparks over chaperone at school board meeting
The Madison County School Board came together on Tuesday, September 15 at 6 p.m. The meeting opened with public comment. Many parents came to the board with a major concern about derogatory…
Chef Art Smith buys Smith Mansion
Renowned Chef Art Smith has purchased the historic Wardlaw-Smith House, commonly known as the Smith Mansion. The Smith Mansion, which has sat empty for many years will now be the home of…
Semi-trailer burns
Even though the vehicle had been pulled off the ramp of exit 233, in Monticello, drivers on I-10 could see the plume of smoke from two miles away on Tuesday September 8,…
Legislative Delegation Meeting set for Oct. 27
The 2016 Legislative Session convenes on January 12, 2016, which is earlier than usual. Therefore, Representative Halsey Beshears and Senator Bill Montford will be in Madison County for their annual Legislative Delegation…
Motorcycle vs. Deer: Driver receives serious injuries
A motorcycle driver was seriously injured after two deer stepped out in front of him on Highway 145, about 1,500 feet south of NE Horeb Church Road on Monday, August 31 at…
Man arrested for D.U.I. and drugs
Madison County Sheriff Ben Stewart reports that on Monday, September 14 at 6:30 p.m., Madison County Sheriff’s Office deputies along with Madison County EMS personnel responded to a 911 call reporting a…
Drug trafficker arrested
Madison County Sheriff Ben Stewart reports that on Saturday, September 12 at 3:12 p.m., a Madison County Sheriff’s Office deputy observed a silver BMW traveling at a high rate of speed on…
Correctional Officer arrested on felony charges
The Florida Department of Corrections Office of Inspector General (OIG) arrested Correctional Officer Sergeant Regina Belluz on Friday, September 11 for the felony charge of Introduction of Contraband into a Prison Facility…
High speed chase: Two arrested on drug charges
Madison County Sheriff Ben Stewart reports that on Thursday, September 10, at 10:40 a.m., a deputy of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop a white 2010 BMW for unlawful speed…
One arrested for battery
An 81-year-old man was arrested for hitting a 65-year-old woman on Sunday, September 13 at 3:05 p.m., at the Pineland Missionary Baptist Church. A Madison Police Department officer was dispatched to Pineland…
Midway Baptist to hold Peanut Boil and concert September 19
Midway Baptist will be hosting their annual Peanut Boil on Saturday, September 19 at 5:30 p.m. The Peanut Boil will have homemade ice cream and other desserts, and of course, boiled peanuts….
Two vehicles collide
Two vehicles collided at the intersection of State Road 53 and SE Balboa Drive on Monday, August 31 at 7:45 a.m. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Aime Mendez, 21, of Madison,…
NFCC ranked #1 Best Community College
North Florida Community College is receiving national recognition as “2015’s Best Community College” after landing the #1 spot on WalletHub’s recent ranking of 670 community colleges across the nation. The comparison looked…
Wreck sends driver to hospital
A driver was seriously injured after losing control of his Dodge Challenger on Saturday, September 5 at 7:30 a.m. on US Hwy 90 near County Road 150 in Madison. According to the…
Commissioners hold public hearing
The Madison Board of County Commissioners met Wednesday, September 9 at 9 a.m. at the Courthouse. The meeting began with new business on the consent agenda. The Board held a Public Hearing…
Jail Report: Sept. 2 – Sept. 8
September 2 Anthony Michael Jannicelli – Criminal registration. Geronimo Jesus Castillo – Capital murder. Morris Nyerone McCray – Criminal registration. Dennis Edward Dehart – Two charges of petit theft. September 3 Kenneth…
Grant money for Florida Teachers: Florida Farm Bureau will award $9,500 in grant money for creative agricultural school projects
Pre-K, elementary, middle and high school teachers can grow their project budgets for their classrooms by teaching their students about agriculture. Florida Farm Bureau Federation is offering multiple $250 mini-grants to certified…
Register now for the Special Livestock Show
Madison Farm Bureau’s Special Livestock Show will be held on Saturday, October 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with awards a 1 p.m. This is an event open to all youth,…