Lee Volunteer Fire Department responded to a house fire in Lee on Levy Road on Sunday, May 31 around 10 p.m. There was significant lightning and heavy rain and wind in the…
Keeping tabs on congressional lawmakers, Districts 2 & 3
Among the issues that Congress addressed in recent weeks were trade promotion, the Patriot Act, human trafficking and science programs. Following are the corresponding votes from Senators Bill Nelson, Senator Marco Rubio…
Minimal damage in tractor fire
Pinetta Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a tractor fire at 482 Epazote Street on Wednesday, May 20 around 11:45 a.m. Buddy Hutto was using his tractor at Everett Farms at when…
Florida’s jobless rate down to 5.6 percent
The Florida Department of Economic Development (FDEO) reports that the state’s seasonably adjusted unemployment rate was 5.6 percent in April, down 0.1 percentage point from the previous month. The U.S. unemployment rate,…
Hurricane season has begun
If you can believe the weather experts, the forecast is for lower-than normal tropical activity during this Atlantic hurricane season, which officially began on Monday, June 1. The reason for the lower…
Senior Center hosts Advisory Council
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B. F. Killingsworth Gator Golf Classic is a success
The 5th annual B.F. Killingsworth Gator Golf Classic was held Monday, May 18 at the Madison Golf and Country Club. The proceeds from this event go to the Madison County Gator Club…
Donate your boat or vehicle to the Senior Center
The Senior Citizens Council of Madison County, Inc. is now asking for people to donate the titles for boats and vehicle, regardless of whether the vehicle runs. The vehicle and boats will…
Hickory Grove UMC celebrates Eloise Stewart
The folks at Hickory Grove United Methodist Church celebrated the 104th birthday of long-time member of the church, Mrs. Eloise Stewart. The special dinner and celebration was held on the 4th Sunday…
The Pulpit: Critical mass has arrived.
In nuclear physics, critical mass is “the smallest mass of fissionable material that will sustain a nuclear chain reaction at a constant level.” In a moral sense, critical mass is the “amount…
“Drew Brown to Haiti fish fry” slated for Friday
There will be a fish fry at the Madison Courthouse lawn on Friday, June 5, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. All funds will go to help send Madison native, Drew Brown,…
It’s an Issue of Blood: Jeslamb A.M.E. hosts women’s conference
Jeslamb A.M.E. Church presents It’s an Issue of Blood Women’s Conference, hosted by Pastor Deborah Warner. The event will be held June 5-6, beginning at 7:30 p.m., nightly. The conference will feature…
Ebenezer Homecoming is this weekend
Together again– all those who enjoy an old fashioned church service and a scrumptious dinner underneath graceful oak trees! The occasion is otherwise known as Ebenezer Homecoming; set for Saturday May 30-…
14 students graduate from Madison Academy
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10 students sign for Take Stock in Children scholarships
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Farm Bureau offers scholarship to tobacco growers
Former or current Florida tobacco growers or descendants of a Florida tobacco growers attending a post-secondary institution are eligible for Florida Farm Bureau’s newest scholarship program. Thanks to Governor Rick Scott and…
Obituary: Billie M. Hart
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Obituary: Billy Brooks Jones
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Obituary: Cole Mathew Rutherford
Cole Mathew Rutherford, age 28, died Wednesday, May 27, in Newberry, Florida. Memorial service was held Monday, June 1, at Beggs Funeral Home Madison Chapel with visitation one hour prior to the…
City’s precautionary boil-water notice ends
The City of Madison has ended its precautionary boil-water notice that’s been in effect since Tuesday, May 26 when repairs were underway on a portion of the city’s water infrastructure. The boil-water…