City of Madison warns that several businesses and approximately four residences on U.S. 90 will experience temporary low water pressure beginning Tuesday, September 8 at 10 p.m. as a result of the…
New student Board Member revealed at Madison County School Board meeting
Kaitlyn Farnell, student president of Madison County High School and drum major of the MCHS band, joined the Madison County School Board on Tuesday, September 1. She will be serving on the…
Lee writes off over $3,000 worth of accounts: Tax rate public hearing set for Sept. 14
The Lee Town Council met for their monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 1 at 7 p.m., at Kinsey Hall. The agenda only had four items for discussion: review utility account receivables, review…
Driver injured after losing control
A driver was injured after she lost control of her vehicle and struck a mailbox, a brick column and a tree on Saturday, August 29 at 4:15 p.m., on US 221, four…
Register now for the Special Livestock Show
Madison Farm Bureau’s Special Livestock Show will be held on Saturday, October 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with awards at 1 p.m. This is an event open to all youth,…
Recall Update: Kraft Heinz recalls turkey bacon
Hankering for a turkey bacon sandwich? Kraft Heinz, the parent company of Oscar Mayer, issued its recall of turkey bacon products around the same time as the bread recall, due to reports…
Obituary: Gloria Ann Chaires
Gloria Ann Ervin Chaires, 50, of Tallahassee’s Wadesboro Community passed away at home on Monday, August 31. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 5 at St. Phillip AME…
Local boy’s steer wins Reserve Champion Bred and Owned Steer
Fourth generation showman, JD Peavy, 12, of Madison, attended the Prospect Steer and Heifer Show that was held by the Junior Florida Cattlemen’s Association in Kissimmee, Florida on July 23-25. Exhibitors came…
Founder’s Day planned for October 17
When September finally rolls around, all the folks at Hickory Grove United Methodist Church begin to talk about Founder’s Day. The very first job on the agenda to get ready is to…
Possible wastewater contamination: Wastewater overflow from Valdosta
The Florida Department of Health in Madison and Hamilton counties issued a joint health advisory to residents and visitors next to the Withlacoochee River in North Florida on Sunday, August 30. The…
Stephanie Thigpen battles brain cancer: Medical expense fund has been set up
Trials and triumph are two words that sum up the life of local resident Stephanie Thigpen. In 2011, she battled terminal cancer and defeated all odds that stood against her. Once again,…
City of Madison selected for DEO’s Competitive Florida Partnership
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) announced that the City of Madison has been selected to participate in the Competitive Florida Partnership, a rural community development initiative. The Competitive Florida Partnership…
Environmental achievements revealed for Madison County
Abby Johnson, Governmental Affairs & Communications Coordinator of Suwannee River Water Management District in Live Oak, presented the State of the Resources Report to the County Commission Board at the Board of…
Christian Concepts: Myths
According to Greek mythology, Dionysus was the offspring of the Greek god Zeus and a mortal female virgin Semele. Accounts claims he could turn water into wine and had died and been…
Sunday morning service to the community
The Boyz to Kings Family of Madison, Fl. have been honored to serve our community in several different ways. Over the past two years, our young men as well as parents, role…
Lee Worship Center to hold birthday celebration for Pastor
Lee Worship Center will be celebrating Pastor Ameritus Reverend Charles Lasseter’s birthday on Sunday, September 6 at the 10:45 a.m. service at Lee Worship Center. “Pastor Lasseter started at the church many…
MCHS takes on Rickards Raiders for first game
On Saturday, August 29 at 6 p.m., the Madison County High School Cowboys played against the Rickards Raiders of Rickards High School in an away-game at Gene Cox Stadium. Offense was led…
Aucilla JV Warriors make huge win at Florida High
Aucilla Christian Academy JV Warriors faced off against Florida High on Thursday, August 27 at 6 p.m. The JV Warriors beat Florida High with a huge win of 48-18. The Warriors will…
ACA JV wins first volleyball game
Aucilla Christian Academy held their first volleyball game Tuesday, August 25. Junior Varsity began their game at 6 p.m. at FAMU High. Although the 12 girls on the roster had never played…
Obituary: Melvin Lewis Ruttan
Melvin Lewis Ruttan, age 87, of Cherry Lake went home to be with his Lord Friday, August 28, at Lake Park of Madison Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held at 3…