On April 17, 1521, a diet (a church tribunal) was convened in Worms, Germany. The Roman Catholic Church tried a monk named Martin Luther for the charge of heresy. Johann Eck was…
Concealed carry weapons class to be held Saturday
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office will be facilitating its next Concealed Carry Weapons class on Saturday, Nov. 21. The National Rifle Association (N.R.A.) First Steps Pistol course is the foundation for the…
Cowboys riding high, bury Union County at Boot Hill 65-12 Ft. White visits Friday as playoffs continue
Union County could not stop the run in the first half and could not stop the clock in the second half. The result: the Madison County Cowboys buried the Tigers at Boot…
Hanson Christmas Lights display a sight to see
The Hanson Christmas Lights start again this year on Thanksgiving Day. The show will start at 5:30 p.m. and will continue every night. The last night of lights will be on Thursday,…
Madison Fire Rescue responds to 54 calls in October
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 October, Madison Fire…
MPD responds to 1,947 calls in October
The Madison Police Department responded to 1,947 calls in October. This is 395 less calls received than in September. Since January 2015, the department has received 18,306 calls for service. There were…
Greenville approves ordinances and supplements
The Greenville Town Council met for their regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. During the meeting, two public hearings were held for proposed ordinance 236 and ordinance 237. Town…
Wreck leaves two with serious injuries
Two were seriously injured in a single vehicle wreck on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 4:30 p.m. on State Road 53 South near SW Georgina Trail in Madison. According to the Florida Highway…
Eric Welch in need of $2,300 for kidney transplant
After four and a half years on the kidney transplant list, Lee resident Eric Welch is scheduled to receive his new kidney on Dec. 18. Eric was diagnosed with End Stage Renal…
One dead, two injured
One is dead and two are injured after a two-vehicle wreck on Interstate 10 on Monday, Nov. 16 at 8:20 p.m. in Madison. According to the Florida Highway Patrol report, Loren Young,…
Conservative Corner: The student
Can you imagine a time of student excellence? A time of student recognition? The Madison Enterprise-Recorder, of January 22, 1932, records such a time. They presented a story of a young man,…
The lumber roads of Madison County
Way back when, there were three railroads in operation in Madison County that were best described as lumber roads and they were regulated by the Interstate Commerce Commission and the Florida Railroad…
Bats take up residence in Madison’s abandoned tobacco barn
A colony of bats is causing concern to Madison residents. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officials are assisting city officials with finding a solution. Several biologists, along with city officials…
Emerald Parsons earns Florida Farm Bureau’s Newsperson of the Year Award
Emerald Greene Parsons, the publisher of four north Florida newspapers, has received Florida Farm Bureau Federation’s 2015 Newsperson of the Year Award. She accepted the honor during an Oct. 29 session at…
Dan Buchanan receives Lifetime Farm Bureau Service Award
Dan Buchanan, of Madison received the Pat Cockrell Lifetime Achievement Award on Oct. 28, during the annual Farm Bureau state convention, for his lifelong dedication to serving agriculture and Florida Farm Bureau….
Madison girl plays football in Valdosta
Jessica Hasty, age 11, of Madison has been playing football since she was five years old on the recreational teams. This year she tried out for the football team at her school,…
Lions Club to hold Turkey Trot
The Madison County Lions Club is hosting a 5K Turkey Trot on Saturday, Nov. 21. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m., and the run will begin at 9 a.m. The starting point…
Flash Back Friday
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Madison County rings in Thanksgiving season
Thanksgiving is one of the most anticipated holidays throughout the country, and the Madison community is joining in on the excitement. Several churches around the community will be doing special things for…
Former Jaguars cheerleader visits Dave Galbraith Cheerleaders
The pom poms were held high, smiles were shining bright and cheerleading spirit was spread all around on Thursday, Oct. 1 during the Dave Galbraith Cheerleaders’ practice at the Madison County Recreation…