Madison really got into the Christmas spirit this past weekend with the celebration of Light Up Madison. Coordinated by the Kiwanis Club, Light Up Madison was held Saturday, Dec. 5. The evening…
Lion’s Club plan to help spread Christmas cheer
The Lion’s Club met on Dec. 1 to discuss issues that had arisen during the week and needed to be taken notice of. Along with the usual members, Nancy Taylor, a local…
Pink Ladies plan spring fashion show
The Madison County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, otherwise known as The Pink Ladies, met on Wednesday, Dec. 2 for their monthly meeting. The first item up for discussion was the Spring Fling fashion…
Donald Wayne Bishop
Donald Wayne Bishop, 74, of Madison completed his journey and went home to be with Jesus on Dec. 7, after a very brief illness. He was born Nov. 9, 1941 in Miami…
Lex D. Webb
Lex D. Webb, 76, of Lee, Fl., passed away Sunday, Nov. 29 in Tallahassee. He was a loving husband and father, married 52 years. His wife, Deanie Webb and two daughters, Nicole…
Ishmael Little
Mr. Ishmael Little, 96, of Greenville, formerly of Sparks, Ga., who was better known to some of his favorite people as Daddy or Papa, went to meet Jesus on Dec. 8 at…
Theodore DeWayne Whidden
Theodore DeWayne Whidden, age 80, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Dec. 7 at Tallahassee Memorial Health Care after a lengthy illness. Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m.,…
Careless Driving Leads to overturned vehicle
According to the FHP, Randall Burns, 28, of Tallahassee, was driving an ambulance, equipped with its emergency equipment, westbound down Interstate 10 in the middle lane. Along with him was Demi Davis,…
Keeping tabs on congress
The issues that Congress and The House addressed in recent weeks was Budget Reconciliation, Surface Transportation Reauthorization, Fiscal 2013 Intelligence Authorization, EPA Existing Power Plant Rule Disapproval, EPA New and Retrofitted Power…
Car burns
Shortly before midnight on Monday, Dec. 7, the Madison County 911 Center received a report of a vehicle fire on Arnett Avenue. The caller said the car was near a house. Madison…
Sunshine Protection Act aims to make daylight savings permanent
Daylight savings time is something we all struggle to get used to, but a new bill that has been proposed could make the dread of daylight savings disappear; turning back those clocks…
Low rainfall in district during October
Rainfall district wide was 1.43 inches in October, about half the long-term average of 3.10 inches for the month, according to the latest hydrologic conditions report from the Suwannee River Water Management…
Opinions on tractor-trailer parking during Madison City meeting
It was a rather fervid conference at the Madison City Commission meeting held Wednesday, Dec. 9. The room was packed as citizens of Madison crowded in to express their opinions of the…
County Commission presented dividend check
There was much to be discussed during the Madison County Commission meeting held Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 9 a.m. The agenda was adopted after roll call, and the public hearings for special…
Vaquero Guard participates in Marching Band Music Performance Assessment
The Florida Band Masters Association and the Florida School Music Association held their District 3 Marching Band Music Performance Assessment (MPA) on Friday, Oct. 24. The Gene Cox stadium in Tallahassee was…
Saint Leo University partners with Madison County Sheriff’s Office
Saint Leo University has announced a professional working agreement with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office is now a community partner with Saint Leo, and the university will be an…
MCHS girls’ clobber the Tigers and Vikings
The Madison County High School Cowgirls basketball team faced off against the Columbia Tigers on Tuesday, Dec. 1, with JV playing at 6 p.m. and Varsity playing at 7:30 p.m. The JV…
Madison First United Methodist Church presents cantata
The Chancel Choir of First United Methodist Church will present One Silent Night on Sunday, Dec. 13 during the 11 a.m. and 6:08 p.m. services. The Chancel Choir is under the direction…
Madison First Baptist to bring Bethlehem to life this weekend
Come experience a unique encounter at Madison First Baptist Church’s Journey Through Bethlehem, a live walk-through tour of Bethlehem back in the 1st century. Members of the church will be playing many…
Helen Cruce Richardson
Helen Cruce Richardson, age 67, died Tuesday, Dec. 1 at Big Bend Hospice. A graveside service was held Saturday, Dec. 5 at 10 a.m., at San Pedro Cemetery. Visitation was Friday, Dec. 4…