Property Appraiser Leigh B. Barfield and her staff would like to remind you of exemptions that you may qualify for and their upcoming deadline Sunday, March 1. Seniors 65 and older: If…
U.S. 90/State Road 53 intersection construction begins Sunday
The Florida Department of Transportation’s project to improve the intersection of U.S. 90 and State Road 53 North in Madison is scheduled to begin Sunday, February 22. The project includes widening the…
County Commission round-up
On Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 9 a.m., the Madison Board of County Commissioners met at the Courthouse Annex for their bi-monthly meeting. Commissioner Ronnie Moore called the meeting to order and local…
Dr. Ray Mobley to speak at Genesis for annual Black History Program
On Sunday, Feb. 22, at 11:00 a.m., Genesis Missionary Baptist Church will observe Black History. The honorary speaker will be Dr. Ray Mobley, one of Madison’s first black veterinarians. The public is…
Church of God to host prayer breakfast for local pastors and business leaders
Calling all pastors and business leaders! On Friday, Feb. 27 at 9 a.m., there will be a prayer breakfast at the Madison Church of God in order to bless businesses and attract…
Jaws of life used in weekend wreck
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Barbara Sue Gay Horton
Barbara Sue Gay Horton, 78, of Day, Fl., passed away peacefully on February 5 at 3:45 a.m., at E.T. York Haven Hospice in Gainesville, Fl., following a massive stroke. Mrs. Horton was…
Julian B. Thompson, Jr.
Julian B. Thompson, Jr., age 67 of Enterprise, Ala., passed away, Wednesday, February 4, at his home. The family received friends from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m., on Sunday, February 8, at…
Ruby Karns Lytle
Ruby Inez Karns Lytle departed this life on December 12, 2014 after a short illness. She was 91 years old. Mrs. Lytle was born in Auburndale, Fl. on February 23, 1923 and…
James Calvin Gibson, Jr.
James (Jim) C. Gibson, Jr., 52, of Wadmalaw Island, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, January 23, at Big Bend Hospice in Tallahassee. James was born in Siegen, Germany on August 14,…
Greenville native, Chris Thompson, joins Redskins roster
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Annie Paul still missing
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Mayor Arnold blindsides Council
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North Florida Live Stock Show and Sale begins next week
It’s that time of year again! Lace up your boots and plan to attend the 2015 North Florida Live Stock Show and Sale. On Monday, Feb. 16, from 8 a.m. until 1…
New Driver’s License Division scheduled to be finished this summer
Recently, the Tax Collector’s office was closed due to remodeling– partly to accommodate a new driver’s license division. Many have been hoping the improvements will be finished soon, as Madison has been…
Moratorium to be placed on impact fees
The City of Madison Commissioners decided with a 4-1 vote to put a one-year moratorium on water and wastewater impact fees at the monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 5:30 p.m….
City Commission monthly meeting update:
The City of Madison Commissioners had several items to discuss at the monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 5:30 p.m. The commissioners voted unanimously to become corporate partners with Saint Leo…
City to sell 40 acres of land
The City of Madison Commissioners voted 3-2 to sell 40 acres of wooded land to Jimmie Ragans for $51,000 plus the attorney’s fees, filing fees and any other related fees at the…
Vehicle collides with trees
A driver and the passenger of a 2000 Ford Ranger received injuries after the driver lost control on SE River Road on Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 12:10 p.m. According to the Florida…
Madison County Extension Service: Income Tax assistance at Madison Extension
Over 40 years ago, an accounting student at California State University saw a need to help moderate and low income citizens with tax returns. From that idea, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance…