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Possible Armed Robbery Attempt
9-3-10 Madison County Sheriff Ben Stewart reports that on Tuesday the 31st day of August 2010 at approximately 3:20 AM a black male entered the Johnson and Johnson Burger King Restaurant & Truck stop at I-10 and 53 South wearing black and white bandanas covering his face and hair. The unidentified black male was dressed in black pants, short sleeve black shirt, and white gloves and... [Read more]
Briar Rose – By The Ratt Pact
9-3-10 Hear ye, hear ye … calling all royal subjects from Madison and surrounding communities. Your help is needed to break the evil spell cast on the kingdom of Briar Rose in this tale of sleeping beauty performed at the Rural Area Theater (RAT) September 10 – 12. Briar Rose, the royal princess, has been sleeping for 100 years after a curse was cast upon her and her family by the evil... [Read more]
SUSPECTS CAPTURED
9-3-10 The two suspects wanted in a triple murder Aug. 26 on a farm in McAlpin have been arrested and charged with those killings. 47, Lonnie Munn, of Live Oak, and 38, James Howze, of O’Brien are charged with three counts of first-degree murder. Investigators received information the two suspects were in St. Charles, Minn. Authorities worked through the night with the U.S. Marshals to positively... [Read more]
MAN NEARLY DROWNS IN SPRING
9-3-10 A 59-year-old man nearly died Thursday while swimming in a Suwannee County spring. According to EMS reports, The victim has not been identified nor was his address released. However, what is known from eye witnesses reports, the man went swimming in Anderson Springs around 3 p.m. and was swimming in the deeper part of the spring located south of I-10 and River Road in western Suwannee... [Read more]
Talking To Myself – By Thelma Thompson
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Madison Voice Taser Video to air on TruTV’s Most Shocking this TONIGHT – MAYBE
9-2-10 I’M TOLD THAT IT AIRED LAST NIGHT. IT MAY OR MAY NOT AIR TONIGHT. 8-31-10 The video will air on TruTv’s Most Shocking “Busted By The Badge”. The episode will be called “BATTLIN BABES”. at 10:00 PM. Check your local channel listings. Try channel 246 on Direct TV. Read More →
Apply now to begin Registered Nursing training in January
9-2-10 NFCC extends RN application deadline to Sept. 15 MADISON, FL – North Florida Community College is currently accepting applications for its Registered Nursing program. The deadline to apply for the Spring Term 2010 RN program has been extended to Wednesday, Sept. 15. Those interested in applying should contact Melody Dean at (850) 973-1662 or deanm@nfcc.edu. New RN classes begin Jan.... [Read more]
FSU’s Fisher channels coaching greats
9-2-10 By John Bullard Read Charlie Barnes’ latest article about Jimbo Fisher, head football coach for the Seminoles. Just click on the link below. http://www.nolefan.org/barnes/barnes108.html Read More →
Public Equipment Auction
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Madison Police Department – Labor Day DUI Crackdown
9-2-10 The Madison Police Department is participating in the Labor Day DUI Crackdown (Over the Limit, Under Arrest) from August 20 through September 6, 2010. The goal of this program is to reduce the number of alcohol-related crashes, fatalities, and injuries that occur in Florida by conducting high visibility DUI enforcement… operations and increasing public awareness of the state’s alcohol-... [Read more]
Chiles Drops Out of Florida Governor’s Race
9-2-10 http://www.wctv.tv/home/headlines/102035338.html Read More →
Gulf Offshore OilRig Explosion
9-2-10 http://www.wctv.tv/home/headlines/102072863.html Read More →
OPPORTUNITY GIVEN TO LOCAL MAN
9-2-10 An opportunity for a Madison County man to start a business and perhaps grow enough to employee others was made possible Wednesday by the Madison County Commission. For the past two month staff have been working on a bid process that would take the county’s yard trash and other organic material that would have ended up in a landfill and are going to pay Adams to haul it to his facility... [Read more]
Don’t operate that boat while impaired
9-2-10 During this Labor Day weekend, enjoy the waterways but don’t drink or do drugs and then operate that boat. With the final long weekend of summer approaching, officers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will be patrolling the rivers and lakes in north Florida, checking for those who are boating under the influence and for under-aged drinkers. “If you’re... [Read more]
NFCC PLANS EVENTS TO ENGAGE STUDENTS BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
9-1-10 NFCC students enjoy Lemonade on the Lawn MADISON, FL – The Student Services department at North Florida Community College and Saint Leo University’s Madison Office teamed up to offer NFCC students a refreshing break – Lemonade on the Lawn - to celebrate the beginning fall term. Students were greeted by NFCC administrators including NFCC President John Grosskopf, various faculty... [Read more]
FWC prohibits chasing foxes/coyotes with dogs within enclosures, reminds Florida hunters of other options
9-1-10 News Release The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved a final rule on Wednesday permanently prohibiting the chasing of foxes and coyotes with dogs within an enclosure in Florida. The FWC has worked on this issue for more than a year, and the practice was temporarily prohibited in February. Maj. Curtis Brown, head of the FWC’s Captive Wildlife and Investigations... [Read more]
FWC urges manatee awareness on Labor Day weekend
9-1-10 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding boaters to be extra cautious and obey manatee speed zone signs as they head out on the state’s waterways during the Labor Day weekend. During warm weather, manatees move throughout Florida’s estuaries and rivers. Boaters can help keep manatees safe by following a few... [Read more]
DRIVER LICENSE AND VEHICLE INSPECTION CHECKPOINTS IN MADISON
9-1-10 DRIVER LICENSE AND VEHICLE INSPECTION CHECKPOINTS IN MADISON 09/01/10 thru 9/30/10 on US-221 Read More →
MCHS COWBOY FOOTBALL and MCCS BRONCO FOOTBALL Schedules
9-1-10 MCHS COWBOY FOOTBALL · Friday, September 3rd – Cowboy Varsity Football – 7:30 p.m. @ Fort White · Friday, September 10th – Cowboy Varsity Football – 7:30 p.m. @ Suwannee County · Friday, September 17th – Cowboy Varsity Football – 7:30 p.m. @ Trinity Christian (Jacksonville) · Friday,... [Read more]
Obituary – Bill Thompson
8-1-10 Bill Thompson, 70, of Madison, FL, died Aug. 29, 2010. A Celebration of Life will be at 3 p.m. EDT Sunday at Unity Baptist Church. Beggs, (850) 973-2258. Published in Tallahassee Democrat on September 1, 2010 Read More →
County Commissioners Agenda for the Sept. 1, 2010 9:00 AM Meeting
AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MADISON COUNTY, FL, TO BE HELD AT THE COMMISSIONERS MEETING ROOM COURTHOUSE ANNEX, WEDNESDAY, September 1, 2010, 9:00 a.m. ROLL CALL ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA PETITIONS FROM THE PUBLIC – FIVE (5) MINUTE LIMIT * APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING HELD August 18, 2010. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE... [Read more]
MADISON: City Manager and City Commissioners Relationship Workshop Scheduled
9-1-10 On Tuesday September 7, 2009 there will be a public workshop meeting addressing the relationship that the Madison City Commissioners expect to have with the City Manager, Harold Emrich. Read More →
IT WILL BE HARDER TO GO TO COLLEGE
9-1-10 Florida’s Bright Futures scholarship could face so many new restrictions that many students may have a hard time getting the funding. Faced with more students and less revenue, the Legislature is debating a proposal to toughen requirements, including higher SAT scores. Those who get the money could lose it if they stay in school more than four years or get bad grades during even... [Read more]
MORE AMENDMENT ISSUES STRICKEN
9-1-10 Three proposed state constitutional amendments, including a measure intended to give voters a chance to express opposition to the U.S. health care overhaul, were taken off Florida’s Nov. 2 ballot by the state Supreme Court. The other two stricken amendments would have strengthened the Legislature’s hand in redistricting and given home buyers an extra property tax exemption... [Read more]
HE TRIED TO SET MY HOME ON FIRE
9-1-10 A Columbia County man was taken into custody Tuesday in connection to a fire at the home of his girlfriend. According to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, 41, Burton E. Beasley was arrested after he called 911 to report chest pains. The incident began around 4:30 a.m. when a dwelling on N.W. Michelle Place was reported to be on fire. The resident told deputies Beasley poured... [Read more]
REWARD OFFERED IN TRIPLE MURDER CASE
9-1-10 A $10,000 reward is being offered for any information leading to the arrest of two men wanted in connection with the execution style slaying of three Suwannee County residents last week. So far the investigation is leading to all three deaths appearing not to be a result of a robbery gone wrong. One man has been arrested in the case and authorities are looking for two others who are believed... [Read more]
DRIVER LICENSE & VEHICLE INSPECTION CHECKPOINTS
8-31-10 8-31-10 DIVISION OF FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL TROOP H – QUINCY DISTRICT The Florida Highway Patrol will be conducting driver license and vehicle inspection checkpoints during the month of September 2010 in Gadsden and Franklin Counties. Recognizing the danger presented to the public by defective vehicle equipment, Troopers will concentrate their efforts on vehicles being operated... [Read more]
INCREASED DUI ENFORCEMENT
8-31-10 Quincy – The Florida Highway Patrol will be conducting saturation patrols on September 3, 2010, in Gadsden County. The saturation patrols or “wolf-packs” will concentrate on impaired drivers. Realizing the dangers of impaired driving, the Florida Highway Patrol wants to educate the public, remove impaired drivers from the roadways of Florida and help ensure a safe driving environment... [Read more]
Waste Water Workshop Meeting tonight at Lee Town Hall
8-31-10 The meeting will be held at the Lee Town Hall at 6:00 PM. Read More →
Obituary – Kathleen Jean Moore Anderson
Kathleen Jean Moore Anderson, age 84, died Sunday, August 29, 2010 at her home in Lee. Funeral services will be 11:00 Thursday, September 1, 2010 at Midway Baptist Church, Lee, Florida with burial at Midway Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 – 8 PM at Beggs Funeral Home. She was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on March 5, 1926 and lived in Lee most of her life. She was a homemaker... [Read more]
“For My Friend” by Thelma Thompson
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Chiefland bass fisherman faces fraud charges
8-31-10 A Chiefland man is facing several charges stemming from his activities at a weekly bass tournament in Dixie County. Cedric Jerome Perry (DOB 07/03/79) confessed to catching fish in other lakes and then bringing them to the weigh-in at the bass tournament at the Joe Anderson Boat Ramp in Old Town, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation... [Read more]
Tropical Activity
8-31-10 · At 8am Tuesday, center of powerful Hurricane Earl was located about 175 miles north-northwest of San Juan, Puerto Rico, which is about 900 miles east-southeast of Miami, Florida. · Maximum sustained winds remain near 135mph, making Earl a Category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. · Earl should move gradually northwest for the next 48 hours before turning... [Read more]
IT’S NOT TRUE
8-31-10 The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a telephone scam where residents say phone calls tell them they have won the Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes. A Sheriff’s spokesman said during the calls, a man informs the “winner” that they must send him money for processing in order to claim the prize. The man also says the person must send the money by... [Read more]
IT’S NUTS THIS YEAR
8-31-10 If the trend continues, prices for pecans that go into all kinds of foods should be less costly this year. According to recent studies, predictions for this fall’s pecan harvest are on pace for a surprisingly good year. Pecan trees are alternate-bearing, meaning they produce a full crop every other year. Most trees in the pecan producing areas are on the same cycle, and this was supposed... [Read more]
STATE OFFICER HIT WITH BOAT
8-31-10 A state officer was seriously injured Saturday night after falling from the boat he was operating while on duty and then being run over by the vessel. According to the Gilchrist County Sheriff’s Office, Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission officer 34, Billy Giles was alone in a 16-foot-long boat patrolling near the SR47 bridge when the incident happened at about 7:30 p.m. Preliminary... [Read more]
Fatal School Bus Accident in Jefferson County
8-30-10 http://www.wctv.tv/home/headlines/101827693.html Read More →
SRWMD governing board reconsiders proposed tax increase
8-30-10 LIVE OAK, FL, August 30, 2010 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) does not expect to raise taxes this year to fund its minimum flows and levels (MFLs) program, Governing Board Chairman Donald Quincey said today. “The Governor’s Office has helped us identify additional funding sources to help pay for our MFLs program, and we’ve also been able to reduce our... [Read more]
Madison County Parent Forums
8-30-10 Good Afternoon, We have three upcoming parent forums that will take place throughout the Madison County community. These forums will address the newly implemented character education program, Positive Action and educate parents on sexual risk behaviors in our youth. We are requesting that all participants register for the forum due to size limitations. Dinner and gas cards will be provided... [Read more]
City of Perry donates police car to NFCC Public Safety Academy
8-30-10 MADISON, FL – Chief Vern Clark of the Perry Police Department, left, visits North Florida Community College on Aug. 30 with a special gift for the college – a retired police car. Chief Clark, on behalf of the City of Perry, donated the car for use in the NFCC Public Safety Academy’s driver training program. NFCC Public Safety Academy Director Skip James, center, and Instructional... [Read more]
COWBOYS SHUTOUT EAGLES ON BOOT HILL
8-30-10 By John Bullard Friday, August 27, 2010 Madison, Florida The Madison County High School Cowboys opened up the 2010 football season and its first under head coach Mike Coe with an 18-0 whitewashing of the visiting Warner Christian Academy Eagles from South Daytona, Florida. When asked about the game head Coach Mike Coe had this to say for The Voice: “ What a great night... [Read more]
Nitrous Oxide and Psilocybin Mushrooms Bust
8-30-10 Madison County Sheriff Ben Stewart reports that on Monday the 30th day of August 2010 at approximately 12:00 AM, Corporal Michael Maurice, K-9 Unit member, of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle on Interstate 10 for a traffic violation which resulted in the arrest of Matthew Sullivan, 19 and William Lovelace, 23 of Madison, Mississippi. During the stop Corporal Maurice... [Read more]
Make your Vote Count in the General Election
8-30-10 Registration books close on October 2. Early voting begins 15 days before November 2: October 18. Additional information is available in the Office of the Supervisor of Elections, Room 113, Madison County Courthouse Annex, or at http://www.votemadison.com/ . Email elections@votemadison.com . Telephone: (850) 973-6507. On August 27, 2010, there were... [Read more]
Last Week’s Poll Results
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FHP LOOKING FOR VEHICLE INVOLVED IN CRASH
8-30-10 An early morning crash Friday sent a Jackson. Mississippi man to the hospital. According to Florida Highway Patrol, a semi tractor/trailer driven by 45, Lavernes Tornes was traveling east on the outside lane of I-10 just west of the I-75 interchange when a small vehicle which was parked on the south shoulder of I-10 traveled into the semi’s lane, causing the semi driver to take... [Read more]
ARREST MADE IN EXECUTION STYLE MURDER
8-30-10 An arrest was made Friday relating to the execution style murder that took place Wednesday at a McAlpin residence. Charged with conspiracy and robbery is 25, Keith Allen Hughes of O’Brien. He is currently being held under a $200,000 bond. According to Suwannee County Sheriff Tony Cameron, Hughes along with two other men identified as 38, James Lindsey Howze and 47, Lonnie Robert Mund... [Read more]
Balance between youth, veterans tricky for Meyer, UF
8-29-10 By John Bullard GAINESVILLE — There’s little doubt Florida has a bit of an issue this fall. With what many consider the nation’s top group of freshmen signed in the spring, they are challenging veterans for jobs. More about this “dilemma” here. http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20100829/SPORTS0404/8290335/1002/SPORTS/Balance+between+youth++veterans+tricky+for+Meyer++UF Read More →
Samford plays a pivotal part in rich FSU football history
8-29-10 By John Bullard It’s like one of those summer novels in which the plot meanders through the characters’ lifetimes. Main players dominate the story while minor characters weave in and out of the background, appearing as needed to tie the plot together. Read more about the FSU and Samford connection by clicking on the link below. http://www.nolefan.org/barnes/barnes109.html Read More →
A treasured scrapbook item from Thelma Thompson
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COWBOYS – KICKOFF CLASSIC
8-29-10 FRIDAY, AUGUST 27 By John Bullard BOOT HILL STADIUM MADISON, FLORIDA Madison County Cowboys 18 Warner Christian Academy Eagles 0 Read More →
City & County Commissioners and School Board Salaries
8-28-10 *READERS ASKED* Salary for Madison County Commissioner: $ 27,676.00 Salary for City of Madison Commissioner: $ 9,225.33 Salary for Madison School District Member: $ 24,741.00 Read More →
FDOT Brake Safety Week 2010 / Operation Air Brake
8-28-10 Press Release REGION II Commanders Office, Captain Derek D. Barrs The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Office of Motor Carrier Compliance (OMCC), will be taking part in the annual “Brake Safety Week 2010 / Operation Air Brake”, and this year’s event will be from September 12-18, 2010. This is a safety event focused on enhancing knowledge, regulatory compliance... [Read more]
REMINDER: Live Mariachi Band to be at El Carrisal
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COMPREHENSIVE ROADSIDE SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT NOTICE
8-27-10 Quincy (Wakulla County): The Florida Highway Patrol will be conducting a Comprehensive Roadside Sobriety Checkpoint (CRSC) within Troop H, on Friday, August 27, 2010. The checkpoint will be conducted on US 319 north of State Road 267. This is a continuing enforcement program to identify persons who are operating a motor vehicle... [Read more]
NFCC supply drive aids BP oil spill relief efforts
8-27-10 MADISON, FL – North Florida Community College’s local chapter of the Florida Association of Community Colleges (FACC) recently hosted a supply drive to aid in the cleanup of the BP oil spill. The drive began June 15 and ran through the end of July, collecting everything from Dawn dish soap to tooth brushes and pet crates. Items were delivered to Tallahassee Florida’s Humidity Gallery... [Read more]
Tropics Update
8-27-10 Tropical Storm Earl is expected to move west between 15 and 20mph for the next 2 days before making a gradual turn to the northwest late in the weekend and early next week. Though Earl is currently not forecast to directly impact Florida, swells from the storm could impact Florida East Coast beaches next week. Further east, a tropical wave just south of the Cape Verde Islands has a 70%... [Read more]
2010 Cowboys Kickoff Classic
8-27-10 By John Bullard The Madison County High School Cowboys will host the Warner Christian Eagles tonight at Boot Hill Stadium. The Eagles are from South Daytona. Kickoff is at 7:30. Read More →
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