Years ago I discovered satellite radio and I’ve been enjoying it ever since. What I like about it is that I can choose a certain genre of music to listen to, albeit…
Sandra Kay McClellan
Sandra Kay McClellan, 49, of Madison died Nov. 30, in her home. Graveside funeral services will be held Friday, Dec.11 at 1 p.m., at Oak Ridge Cemetery. She was born Oct. 11,…
Bullying: not just about stealing lunch money anymore
According to the National Center for Educational Statistics, one out of every four students report being bullied during the school year. While most of us might think of a bully as someone…
Free classes offered
The National Volunteer Fire Council is offering a host of free classes that could go beyond application in the volunteer fire service. These online classes include topics such as leadership, behavioral health,…
IRS scam warning
A concerned citizen called the Madison County Carrier to bring to the attention of the public that an IRS scammer is on the prowl. The call came from the number (360) 244-4262…
Toys for Tots ends December 23
Madison County’s annual Toys for Tots began Nov. 4 and will continue until Dec. 23. Sponsored by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, the mission of Toys for Tots is to collect new,…
Greenville Country Christmas this weekend
Get ready! The 30th Annual Greenville Country Christmas is coming this weekend! This two-day event is sure to be jam-packed with fun for all ages. Greenville Country Christmas will kick off on…
Ruth Rodgers releases second novel
Ruth Rodgers, a native of Madison County, is excited to announce the release of her new novel, Patchwork. Published by August Press, the novel takes place in the same small rural community…
Blood Drive to be held
First American Legion Hall will be having a blood drive on Saturday, Dec. 12 at Greenville Country Christmas beginning at 12 p.m. There will be a mobile donor unit that will be…
Community Calendar
December 9 – The 55 Plus Club will meet on Dec. 9 and the program of the month is a special program with live music for the Christmas Season. Lunch will be served…
They can have my gun when they pry it from my cold dead fingers
Last Wednesday’s mass shooting in California, which left 14 dead victims, was the worst attack on U.S. soil since 9/11. In the hours that followed that shooting the Republican Presidential candidates had…
Cortni Sprenkle Brown pleads guilty; will be charged with lewd battery and sexual activity with minors
Cortni Brown, a former Madison County High School employee who was arrested on June 29 after being accused of inappropriate sexual relations with male students at the school, received her trial on…
School Board meeting round-up
The Madison County School Board gathered on Tuesday, Dec. 1 for their regular meeting at 6 p.m. The evening began with a short presentation by the Florida Department of Transportation. Because young…
Annette Lift Station on schedule
Boot Drive scheduled for Saturday While not much was on the agenda for the Dec. 1 city meeting in Lee, a few interesting topics were brought up. Town Manager, John Anderson, informed…
Holiday Bake-off for all ages
A new Christmas tradition is coming alive at the Smith Mansion in Madison, and everyone is invited to enjoy this year’s festivities. Chef Art Smith, who purchased the mansion from North Florida…
The big invasion
One of these days you will hear an ear-piercing scream! It will be coming from me the next time I hear President Obama or any other politician say we have a “broken…
Former Governor established saw mill in Madison County
George Franklin Drew was born in New Hampshire on August 6, 1827. Although Drew was not educated that well, having dropped out of school at the age of 12 to work on…
Tim Sanders will not seek re-election
Madison County Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller Tim Sanders announced Tuesday he will not run for re-election in 2016. Elected in 1992, Sanders will complete his sixth term in office in…
Light Up Madison celebration
The excitement was high at Four Freedoms Park on Tuesday, Dec. 1 to prepare for Light Up Madison, which is this weekend on Saturday, Dec. 5. Many civic organizations contributed in decorating…
MCHS JV Cowgirls’ basketball round-up
So far, the season is a great one for the Madison County High School JV Cowgirls basketball team. Although their first game held on Monday, Nov. 9 against Aucilla was a tough…