March 7 Evil Adonias Velazquez-Perez – D.U.I. and no valid driver’s license. Cedric Eugene Williams – Shoplifting, resisting retail merchant, simple battery and disorderly intoxication. Jessica Lynn Barfield – Criminal mischief $1,000…
School Board approves next step in MCHS renovations
The Madison County School Board held a special meeting on Thursday, March 12 at 6 p.m. There were two items on the agenda: guaranteed maximum price for the renovations at the Madison…
Lee Homecoming Day this weekend
Lee Homecoming Day is set for this weekend. The events will begin Friday, March 20 from 4-8:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 21 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Lee Homecoming Day…
Madison County teacher’s salaries rank one of lowest in state
A report by the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) showing the average salaries of teachers across the state during the 2013-14 school year has been making the rounds lately. Although not the…
City of Madison employee remains in ICU
Charles “Chuck” Hitchcock, Superintendent for Planning and Development for the City of Madison, was involved in a two-vehicle wreck on State Road 100 in Lake Butler, Fl. on Sunday, March 8 at…
District gets above average rainfall in February
Districtwide, rainfall across the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) in January was slightly above the long-term average for the month, with parts of Madison and Jefferson counties getting more than their…
Oversized load on a tractor-trailer damages I-10 overpass
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Christian Concepts: Providential Preservation
The trustworthiness of the Bible is under constant attack from its critics. Christians like myself believe the Bible to be a reliable guide for what we believe and how we should live,…
The White Springs Wild Azalea Festival – better than ever!
The Historic Town of White Springs will host its 15th Annual Wild Azalea Festival on March 20th and 21st — and it is bigger and better than ever. The theme is “Come…
Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranch Summer Camp applications now available
The Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranch is holding their summer camp on Aug. 2-7 at Caruth Camp, located at 14770 SE Highway 19 in Inglis, Fl., which is about 20 minutes north of…
Madison County JV Cowboys defeat Taylor County
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Take Stock in Children hosts Celebration Night
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Holy Week is approaching
Holy Week is known as the week just before Easter, beginning with what Roman Catholics, Presbyterians and Methodists call “Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord.” The week includes Holy Wednesday…
Supreme Court to hear same-sex marriage arguments in April; final decision slated for June
On Thursday, March 5, it was announced that, on April 28, the Supreme Court will hear arguments regarding same-sex marriage. They will make a final decision sometime before July– estimating the end…
The Pulpit: Three reasons ISIS threatens the world
Probably not since World War II has the American people experienced a foreboding and fear like we are now facing. My guess is that if you really want to see the reality…
Betty McCall Olive
Betty McCall Olive, 79, died Saturday, March 14, at her home in Madison. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 17, at Beggs Funeral Home, Madison Chapel with burial at Oak Ridge…
Frack free Madison County
The Madison County Commission came together for their bi-monthly meeting at the Courthouse Annex on Wednesday, March 11 at 9 a.m. After the board of commissioners consented the agenda, a public hearing…
MPD received 1,884 calls in February
Madison Police Department responded to 1,884 calls in February. This is 368 calls less than in January. Since October 2014, the department has received 9,969 calls for service. There were 23 reported…
Greenville Town Council meets
The Greenville Town Council met on Monday, March 9 at Town Hall at 6 p.m. The meeting was kicked off when Acting Town Manager Jim Parrish addressed the council about the process…
Ina Thompson becomes City of Madison’s new Mayor
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