There are many things I remember about my childhood. Perhaps the moments spent riding dusty dirt roads with my dad are among the most vivid. He farmed tobacco for a living and,…
Register for Pickett Lake Children’s Camp
Many people throughout Madison County have fond memories of their summers spent at Pickett Lake– jumping off the dock when its murky waters reached the highest point of the bank or sunrise…
MOTHER’S DAY REMEMBRANCE SERVICE AT BIG BEND HOSPICE
Big Bend Hospice invites you to a Mother’s Day Remembrance Service on Thursday, May 7 at 6 p.m. in the conference room of the Elaine C. Bartelt Hospice Center, located at 1723…
Police chase ends in wreck; arrest
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Local judge could be suspended for 90 days
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Florida House adjourns early: unattended bills die
On Tuesday, April 28, the Florida House of Representatives ended their legislative session three days early, citing the ongoing debate between the House and Senate over health care expansion as the reason….
Florida’s jobless rate holds at 5.7 percent
Florida’s seasonably adjusted unemployment rate was 5.7 percent in March, unchanged from the previous month’s revised rate, which the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (FDEO) had earlier reported as 5.6 percent. The…
Madison Fire Rescue responds to 87 calls in March
The Madison Fire Rescue assists residents in both the city and county for all their fire needs but they also assist with vehicle wrecks, medical assistance and transportation. In March, Madison Fire…
MPD received 1,686 calls in March
Madison Police Department responded to 1,686 calls in March. This is 198 calls less than in February. Since October 2014, the department has received 11,655 calls for service. There were 13 reported…
Careless driving leads to wreck
A driver was cited for careless driving after driving off Interstate 10 and colliding with a tree on Tuesday, April 28 at 5:07 a.m., near mile marker 236. According to the Florida…
O/I, Tenneco and PCA Retirees lunch next week
The O/I, Tenneco and PCA retirees will meet for lunch Wednesday May 6th at 12 p.m., at the Paper Mill Training Center. Fried Chicken will be furnished. Attendees ate asked to bring…
Madison County Extension Service: Catch the Silent Thief
May is National Osteoporosis Prevention Month; a time to be proactive in food choice and physical activity that makes strong bones. Osteoporosis is a chronic disease that affects 44 million Americans. According…
TaxWatch: TaxWatch compares Floridians’ tax burden across the Nation
Florida’s per capita state government tax and revenue collections are at their lowest points in decades, according to the state’s fiscal watchdog, Florida TaxWatch. The group’s latest report, How Florida Compares, shows…
Jail Report: April 21 – April 28
April 21 Felix Castro Alvarez – No driver’s license. Robert Henry McCray – Two out of county warrants. April 22 John Bradley Sullivan – Disorderly intoxication. Lisa Ann Page – Disorderly intoxication….
Way Back When
May 1, 1953 As a climax to the evening, the FPC presented the Women’s club of Madison with a handsome General Electric refrigerator. Mrs. McChesney president of the Woman’s Club, Mrs. J…
55 Plus Club meeting set for May 13
The last 55 Plus Club meeting until September will be on Wednesday, May 13 and the program for the month is the Barn Quilts of Madison County. The speakers for the program…
Pass the baton, Kary
The expression “to pass the baton,” is commonly used to imply that one is handing over their duties and responsibilities to the next person. In fact, the baton is frequently used as…
Ireland Wood receives Outstanding Student Award
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Two scholarships available through Junior Auxiliary
Junior Auxiliary is offering two scholarships to Madison students. The NFCC Scholarship is worth up to $1,500. To apply for this one you must be a high school senior, a resident of…
JV Cowboys end season; Florida High defeated
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