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…
Obituary: Ronald E. McCarty
Ronald E. McCarty, 68, of Monticello, Fl. passed away on Tuesday, September 22. Ron was a kind, patient, loving husband to Patricia McReynolds McCarty for 47 years of marriage. Ron was born…
Obituary: Jan E. Cone
Jan E. Cone, age 86, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 23. She had resided in Greenville, Fl. for 25 years, but has lived the last eight months at…
Aucilla Christian vs. Franklin County Football Game Canceled
Aucilla Christian Academy has announced that its game this Friday, September 25, against Franklin County has been canceled. The decision was made due to the limited number of heathy players available for…
Youth Adventure Camp
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office facilitated its 4th annual Youth Adventure Camp from July 27 through 31. Forty-two boys and girls were registered for this summer’s week long camp. They ranged in…
Bernadette Todd to speak at MCCS
On Saturday, September 26, International Missionary and Speaker Bernadette Todd will be speaking at Madison Central School Gym at 6:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. A love…
Florida Farm Bureau holds Youth Speech Contest
The Florida Farm Bureau District 2 Youth Speech Contest was held on Tuesday, September 8 at the Suwannee County Farm Bureau Office. Each county in District 2 had held their own contest…
MCHS Cowboys make first win of the season
The Madison County High School Varsity Cowboys made their first win of the season on Friday, September 18 at 7:30 p.m. against Florida High at Boot Hill. Patrick Brown ran 105 yards…
The Pulpit: What do we do now?
From a biblical perspective, the downward decent as a society doesn’t mean that we should hang our heads, sigh in despair and just pray that Jesus comes soon. That is not how…
Madison Kiwanian installed as Lieutenant Governor for Division III
On Saturday, August 15, at the Florida Kiwanis District’s Annual Convention held in Destin, Florida, at the San Destin Golf and Beach Resort, Lieutenant Governor Elect, Jerome Wyche of Madison, Florida, was…
Greenville Library re-opening
The Greenville Public Library will re-open on Monday, Sept. 28 at the new location. The library is now located at 1325 SW Main Street, Greenville. There will be a re-opening ceremony at…
Birdsong Peanuts catches on fire
A passing motorist called in a fire at Birdsong Peanuts after dark on Sunday, September 13. According to the Madison Fire Rescue report, the fire was at the vaporizers that are near…
Tensions rise over budgets in Greenville
The Town Council of Greenville gathered for their monthly meeting on Monday, September 14 at 6 p.m. After the minutes for the last meeting was approved, along with the budget workshop minutes…
Florida increases investment in child abuse prevention, restores healthy families home visiting program
The Florida Legislature appropriated, and Governor Scott approved, a $3.9 million increase in funding for Healthy Families Florida, a nationally accredited network of community-based home visiting programs. The funds will be used…
Woman suffers medical event; hits tree
A Lee woman suffered a medical event that caused her to lose control of her vehicle on Hemmerly Street on September 16 at 12:40 p.m., in Madison. According to the Florida Highway…
Another high speed chase
Madison County Sheriff Ben Stewart reports that on Thursday, September 17 at 1:18 p.m., a Madison County Sheriff’s Office deputy attempted to stop a white four-door Mercury west bound on Interstate 10…
Obituary: James Sherrod
James Zorn Sherrod “Jimmy,” 62, passed away at his home on September 19. A celebration of life service will be held on Wednesday, September 23, at 4 p.m., in the chapel of…