Where did the summer go? It is now August and that means it’s time to gear up for a new school year. For most families, getting the kids ready to start a…
Jail Report: July 29 – Aug. 4
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…
Matt Dobson nominated for two prestigious awards
Matt Dobson, the senior safety for Georgia Southern University’s football team and Monticello resident, has recently been nominated for two awards that focus on athletes that are committed to community service. He…
Way Back When
August 7, 1953 Brew joints and assorted hangouts in this county were smacked with a one-two punch by the County Commissioners Wednesday when the board approved a no-beer-on-Sunday resolution and a curfew…
One last time
There’s something to be said for little old houses– those built with patience, pride and craftsmanship; the small Southern structures which warmly housed large families, laughter and, above all, love. The houses…
Obituary: Clara Virginia Bennett Sites Gilliam
Clara Virginia Bennett Sites Gilliam passed away at Madison Rehabilitation Center in Madison, Florida on August 3, 1915. She was 95 years old. Clara was born on June 27, 1920 in West…
Obituary: Michael Eugene Warren
Michael Eugene Warren passed away Monday, August 3, after courageously battling cancer for a year and a half. A memorial service will be held at Beggs Funeral Home, Madison Chapel at 11…
Obituary: Wilma J. Beckley Baer
Wilma J. Beckley Baer, age 79, of Lee, Fl. passed away Saturday, August 1, at Select Specialty Hospital in Tallahassee, Fl. following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Baer was a native of Benton…
Charles W. Evans Sr. recognized for service
At the regularly scheduled County Commission meeting on July 22, by proclamation, the Commissioners unanimously proclaimed Sunday, August 9, 2015, as Charles W. Evans Sr. Day. The proclamation, signed by the Chair…
Martin Morris loves his job
Martin Morris is the newest patrol deputy at the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. He started on Wednesday, July 1. Morris is from Stewart, Florida and moved to Madison 12 years ago. He…
MCMH offers class on heart attacks
Madison County Memorial Hospital is offering a free community health class on “Heart Attacks and How to Prevent One.” The class will be held on Tuesday, August 18 at 5:30 p.m., in…
Madison County Senior Citizens Council hosts presentation on sunburn
The Senior Citizens Council of Madison County, Inc. held this week’s presentation on sunburn on Wednesday, July 29 at 10 a.m. Theresa Williams, a program assistant at the Madison County Extension office,…
August activities at the senior center
Senior Citizens Council of Madison County, Inc. hosts numerous activities for the residents of Madison to enjoy. The fitness room and the computer lab are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.,…
Obituary: Tommy Jonas, Sr.
Tommy Jonas, Sr. (Texas Cowboy) was born on June 21, 1928 in Lake Butler, Fl. to the late Tom Jonas and Mae Jonas. Brother Jonas loved the Lord with all his heart….
Christian Concepts: Two Heroines and a Madman
On Thursday, July 23, 2015, around 7:30 p.m., John Russel Houser opened fire in a Lafayette, Louisiana theatre killing Mayci Breaux and Jillian Johnson, and wounding nine others. Jena Meaux was shot…
Log truck overturns
A log truck lost its load onto the side of another vehicle at the intersection of U.S. 90 and State Road 53 South on Saturday, August 1 at 12:15 p.m. According to…
High speed chase ends in Madison County
A high speed chase that started in Lowndes County, Ga. was stopped in Madison County with the assistance of Madison County Sheriff’s Office on Monday, July 27. According to the Hamilton County…
MPD receives 1,959 calls
The Madison Police Department responded to 1,959 calls in June. There were 272 more calls than in May. Since October 2014, the department has received 16,902 calls for service. There were 26…
Driver injures pedestrian
A driver mistook drive for reverse on his vehicle and injured a pedestrian on Friday, July 31 at 6:30 p.m. on Celosia Drive in Madison. According to the Florida Highway Patrol report,…
Florida’s jobless rate drops
Florida’s unemployment rate dropped to 5.5 percent in June, down 0.2-percentage point from May’s rate of 5.7 percent. This according to figures released by the Florida Department of Economic Development (FDEO) on…