Kiwanis came together for their weekly meeting at Shelby’s on Thursday, June 25 at noon. The topic of discussion was social networking and club member Cindy Vees demonstrated how they could best…
5-year-old Nolan Hancock diagnosed with aggressive cancer
Five-year-old Nolan Hancock from Live Oak, Fl. was diagnosed with a large, extremely aggressive, cancerous tumor which is on his brain stem. This certain kind of tumor is very rare, averaging only…
Volunteer drivers needed to transport cancer patients to treatment
Getting to and from medical treatments is one of the greatest concerns cancer patients face during treatment. To ensure patients get to those much-needed treatments, the American Cancer Society provides free rides…
Libraries offer summer reading programs
The Suwannee River Regional Library System presents their summer reading program at the Madison Public Library and the Lee Public Library. The theme for this year’s program is Every Hero Has A…
The Pulpit: What lies beneath the surface is what really matters
One night, as we were winding down, I watched some videos on social experiments. Although they were all a little different, the main theme was the same. They took a well-dressed man…
Obituary: JoAnn McDaniel Harper
JoAnn McDaniel Harper, (formally JoAnn Surles) of Houston, Texas passed away on Tuesday, June 23. She was born Monday, October 24, 1932 to Claude and Elvira McDaniel. JoAnn is preceded in death…
House fire injures two
Madison Fire Rescue responded to a house fire call at 231 SE Coleman Street at 7:04 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23. According to the report, two unnamed adults were at the residence…
4th of July Fireworks around the county
It wouldn’t be the 4th of July without fireworks, and Madison County knows how to celebrate in a big way. The towns of Greenville and Madison are pulling out the stops and…
Back to school tax holiday to be 10 days
This year, those heading back to school will have 10 days to get their supplies without sales tax. The holiday will last from August 7-August 16. The items that will be tax-free…
Small success for Operation Green Light
Operation Green Light, which was held here on Saturday, April 18, is a statewide initiative that allows people to pay delinquent traffic tickets and court fines without the collection agency surcharge associated…
Duke Energy impersonators scam citizens
Interim Chief of Police Willie McGhee reports that local businesses and citizens have been receiving calls from people who represent themselves to be Duke Energy. The swindler claims the targeted customer has…
FDOT and GEICO unveil “Safe Phone Zones” in Florida to kickoff summer driving
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), in a public-private partnership with GEICO Insurance, unveiled a statewide safety campaign to tackle the problem of distracted driving on Florida’s roads. As part of a…
Governor Rick Scott signs 48 new bills into law
Governor Rick Scott signed 48 bills into law on Thursday, June 11. The laws consist of many different subjects including rights of grandparents, protection for victims of human trafficking, adoptions and tracking…
H4: Head, Heart, Hands, & Health – It’s watermelon season!
You know it’s summer when watermelons make an appearance in the stores and roadside stands. Last weekend, Jefferson County held their Watermelon Festival; marking the beginning of the summer season, so you…
Is your bottled water safe?
In spite of all the ice cream recalls this year, we can at least relax on a hot summer day with a cold bottle of water sans worries…right? Hold that thought a…
FWC law enforcement officers to help stop boating under the influence during Operation Dry Water
As the summer recreational boating season gets into full swing, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is ramping up its efforts as part of a national campaign to stop boating…
DJ McKnight drafted by Blue Jays
Madison native, Daniel “DJ” McKnight, was drafted in the 12th round by the Toronto Blue Jays on June 10. McKnight is a Tallahassee Community College outfielder and graduated from Madison County High…
Flesh eating bacteria back in Florida
Necrotizing fasciitis is an infection moving throughout Florida called “flesh-eating bacteria.” The infection can spread rapidly if it is not handled abruptly. Bacteria can get inside your body through insect bites, abrasions,…
Alan Whigham named Emergency Management Director
Alan Whigham has been announced as the new Madison County Emergency Management Director. His first day was Monday, June 15. “I feel that it is a honor and privilege to serve as…
Driver falls asleep at wheel
A vehicle rolled over on Tuesday, June 16 around 4:40 p.m., on Interstate 10 at mile marker 258 after the driver fell asleep. According to the Florida Highway Patrol report, the driver,…