On Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 8:30 a.m., McCallum Sweeney Consulting and Duke Energy met in the Madison County Extension Office to present the Duke Energy Site Readiness program’s Final Presentation on 155-acres…
Military photos wanted
Greene Publishing, Inc. is planning to do a photographic display in the paper of Nov. 11, Veterans Day, to honor those in the military. If you have a photo of yourself or…
House Fire
Madison’s 911 Communication received a call for a house fire at 445 NE Pentas Street off of Rocky Ford Road in Cherry Lake on Monday, Oct. 26 at 9:15 a.m. The house…
Royals win World Series: Local hailed as hero
After a 2014 loss in the World Series, Lorenzo Cain vowed that the team would come back “ready to go.” Cain, who was raised in Madison County, is clearly a man of…
Man charged in double vehicular homicide
An arrest has been made in the fatal crash that took the lives of 22-year-old Logan Paige Shelley of Pinetta, Fl. and 23-year-old Kyle Ryan Naville of Valdosta, Ga. on Feb. 25,…
Motorists to see delays Wednesday
Madison County Sheriff Ben Stewart reports that the Florida Department of Transportation has contracted with a private company to conduct a series of asphalt surveys on SR 53 North. The project will…
Celebrity Waiters Night set for Nov. 3
United Way of Big Bend invites everyone to the Madison County Celebrity Waiters Night on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at Norris Cafe from 5:30-8:30 p.m. The special guest of the evening will be…
Drug Bust: Three arrested on drug charges
Madison County Sheriff Ben Stewart reports that on Tuesday, Oct. 27, Madison County Sheriff’s Office Drug Task Force investigators went to a residence located at 200 SW Apollo Trail in Madison to…
Flash Back Friday
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NFCC says farewell to Clyde Alexander
North Florida Community College’s former athletic director and professor, Clyde Alexander, 66, will officially retire in January 2016 after 30 years of service. Alexander was the basketball coach at NFCC for 16…
Halloween happenings
Madison County is getting in the Halloween spirit this weekend with lots to do for all ages! To begin the festivities, on Friday, Oct. 30, Hanson United Methodist Church is hosting their…
Turn clocks back this weeked
A friendly reminder that this weekend is Daylights Saving Time.
Remembering WWII hero Dale M. Leslie
Born in Madison on September 19, 1917, Dale M. Leslie was a WWII hero. But before taking the leap to commit himself to serving his country, Leslie was like any normal student….
Halloween safety
Latest data shows that there are 10,300 fires during the three-day period around Halloween. These fires cause about 25 deaths, 125 injuries and $83 million in property loss. Let’s make our communities…
Head, Heart, Hands & Health: Make safety a priority for Halloween
Halloween will be here this weekend. Children dress up in costumes and ask their neighbors for candy, while parents take pictures and prepare to greet neighborhood trick-or-treaters. Extension Specialists in Home Environment…
Chamber Banquet to be held Monday
With a banner year under Madison County’s belt, the 2015 Madison County Chamber of Commerce Banquet and Silent Auction is a “Hall of Fame” on Monday, Nov. 2, at 6 p.m. with…
FWC changes deer hunting regulations
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has changed the hunting rules and regulations for the 2015-2016 deer hunting season. The purpose of the changes is to manage deer on a…
Lorenzo Cain: playing in second consecutive World Series
Lorenzo Cain, who grew up in Madison County, performed well at his last game with the Kansas City Royals— so well that he won everyone in America breakfast. Cain stole second base,…
Sex offender relocates to Madison
Madison County Sheriff Ben Stewart reports that a Sexual Offender has moved to Madison County and, as required by Florida Statute, has completed his criminal registration with the Sheriff’s Office. Glenn Martin…
Cowboys lasso Taylor County
Neighbor and rival Taylor County didn’t stand a chance against the Madison County Cowboys Varsity football team on October 23. The Cowboys won a breezy 34-6 victory. As usual, the Cowboys rushed…