The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), in a public-private partnership with GEICO Insurance, unveiled a statewide safety campaign to tackle the problem of distracted driving on Florida’s roads. As part of a…
Governor Rick Scott signs 48 new bills into law
Governor Rick Scott signed 48 bills into law on Thursday, June 11. The laws consist of many different subjects including rights of grandparents, protection for victims of human trafficking, adoptions and tracking…
H4: Head, Heart, Hands, & Health – It’s watermelon season!
You know it’s summer when watermelons make an appearance in the stores and roadside stands. Last weekend, Jefferson County held their Watermelon Festival; marking the beginning of the summer season, so you…
Is your bottled water safe?
In spite of all the ice cream recalls this year, we can at least relax on a hot summer day with a cold bottle of water sans worries…right? Hold that thought a…
FWC law enforcement officers to help stop boating under the influence during Operation Dry Water
As the summer recreational boating season gets into full swing, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is ramping up its efforts as part of a national campaign to stop boating…
DJ McKnight drafted by Blue Jays
Madison native, Daniel “DJ” McKnight, was drafted in the 12th round by the Toronto Blue Jays on June 10. McKnight is a Tallahassee Community College outfielder and graduated from Madison County High…
Flesh eating bacteria back in Florida
Necrotizing fasciitis is an infection moving throughout Florida called “flesh-eating bacteria.” The infection can spread rapidly if it is not handled abruptly. Bacteria can get inside your body through insect bites, abrasions,…
Alan Whigham named Emergency Management Director
Alan Whigham has been announced as the new Madison County Emergency Management Director. His first day was Monday, June 15. “I feel that it is a honor and privilege to serve as…
Driver falls asleep at wheel
A vehicle rolled over on Tuesday, June 16 around 4:40 p.m., on Interstate 10 at mile marker 258 after the driver fell asleep. According to the Florida Highway Patrol report, the driver,…
FHP releases name of I-10 fatality
The Florida Highway Patrol has released the name of the pedestrian found deceased on Thursday, June 11 at 5:35 a.m., on Interstate 10 near mile marker 261. The pedestrian is Christopher A….
Shikari Hamm Joins Greene Publishing, Inc.
Shikari Hamm is our newest reporter for Greene Publishing, Inc. this summer. She is a senior broadcast journalism student at Florida A & M University and received her Associate of Arts degree…
Florida Legislature passes balanced budget
The Florida Legislature passed Senate Bill 2500-A, Appropriations, completing the constitutional requirement to pass a state budget for fiscal year 2015-16 on Friday, June 19. The Senate unanimously passed the budget and…
Progress made at Lake Frances
Well it is summertime, just passed Father’s Day and rushing toward the 4th of July. What, you say you don’t have plans yet? Well look no more; the Madison Lions Club has…
Smoak’s To Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary
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First Baptist heads to Mexico
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The Pulpit: Responding to Bruce/Caitlyn Jenner
As you know, this issue of gender identity and same-sex marriage has absolutely captivated our culture. It has also been wrongly repackaged in the wrapping of civil rights. However, all of this…
MCCS participates in Capturing Kids’ Hearts
Madison County Central School teachers participated in a three-day learning experience called, Capturing Kids’ Hearts on June 9-11. The course taught the teachers tools to build positive, productive, trusting relationships among themselves…
Aucilla Christian Academy honor roll 4th nine weeks
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Three arrested for drug activity, including 911dispatcher
Madison County Sheriff Ben Stewart reports the Sheriff’s Office Drug Task Force has been conducting a lengthy investigation involving drug and gun distribution throughout Madison County. The investigation further identified the primary…
Local boy featured in Wendy’s national advertisement
In over 1,000 Wendy’s locations including the Corporate Headquarters in Columbus, Ohio, a Family Focus board sits on the wall. Three elements are displayed on the board: a quote about the General…