Among the recent issues that Congress addressed in recent weeks were human trafficking, firefighters healthcare, EPA rule-making guidelines and case representation procedures. Following, is how Senators Bill Nelson and Marco Rubio and…
March was a record month for E.M.S.
Madison County E.M.S had a record-breaking month for calls in March. This is the fourth month since October 2014 to have the highest number of calls in 10 years. There were a…
Florida Taxwatch: Florida TaxWatch applauds House tax cuts proposal
Statement from Dominic M. Calabro, President and CEO of Florida TaxWatch, the independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit taxpayer research institute and government watchdog: “Recently, the Florida House Finance and Tax Committee unveiled their plans…
Madison County Extension Service: Handle Easter eggs with care
Easter is this weekend and that means many of you will be dyeing eggs for decoration and egg hunts. These days, there are so many interesting ways to dye and decorate eggs….
Jail Report: Mar. 24 – Mar. 31
March 24 Kimberley Ann Bizzle – Criminal registration. Alesha Elizabeth Wing – Violation of parole (circuit). Darron Lewis Davis – Violation of parole. Robert Lee Baynard – Bond revocation. Michael Patrick Duffy…
Juanita Sapp Cruce
Juanita Sapp Cruce, age 91, died Tuesday, March 31, at Southern Living for Seniors, in Madison, Fl. Funeral services will be at 4 p.m., on Friday, April 3, at Beggs Funeral Home,…
Pioneers of Madison County: The Nathan L. Gornto Family
A close look at the 1850 Census shows four Gornto families living in Madison, Fl. The heads of these families were Nathan L. Gornto, David M. Gornto (first child of Nathan), Elijah…
Varsity Cowboys rack up wins against Hamilton and Taylor, local rivals
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Semi trailer catches on fire
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I-10/CR 255 overpass closed
All westbound traffic on Interstate 10 at Exit 262/County Road 255 in Madison County is to be diverted off the interstate onto the ramps to allow repairs to the overpass, which began…
Light Up Blue, Madison
About one in 68 children have been identified on the autism spectrum. With rates this high, everyone is affected. ASK (Always Support Kids) is our local group working with 4-H to bring…
Small business tax holiday is approved by Senate committee
On March 23, the Finance and Tax committee of the Florida Senate approved a bill that would make all Small Business Saturday sales exempt from taxes– in other words, a sales tax…
One injured after collision
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County Commission round up
On Wednesday, March 25 at the Courthouse Annex, the Madison County Board of County Commissioners came together for their bi-monthly meeting at 4 p.m. After approving the agenda, the board opened the…
Mabelene Lee Phillips
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2nd Annual Mother Son Gala slated for May
The Madison County Chapter of Charmettes, Inc. and North Florida Community College will host the 2nd Annual Mother Son Gala on Saturday, May 9, at the North Florida Community College Student Center,…
Madison County A.S.K. to host 5K walk
The Madison County A.S.K. (Always Support Kids) 4-H Club is very excited to host their third annual A5K walk on Saturday afternoon, April 11. The whole community is invited for a fun-filled…
Recall Alert: Singing the blues over Blue Bell
Say it ain’t so. Blue Bell Ice Cream being recalled? The very name, shared with a summer wildflower found throughout Texas, conjures up lazy summer days and fields of purple-blue flowers and…
JMPHS students learn 3D printer software
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Jeff Bailey is new associate pastor at Greenville Baptist Church
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