Madison County voters backed Republican candidates by wide margins in the Tuesday, Nov. 5 election, with former President Donald Trump receiving 82% of the local vote in his successful White House bid.

A Madison County Sheriff’s Office investigator received recognition for turning around the life of an elderly man who had lost all hope. Investigator Carly Foster earned the department’s Humanitarian Commendation Award, presented Wed., Nov.

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By RICHARD SIRMAN richard.sirman@ madisonvillemeteor. com Madison County Commissioners approved several major infrastructure projects during their regular meeting Tuesday, including a comprehensive jail control system upgrade and extensive courthouse plumbing repairs estimated at $600,000.

1969-2024 Stacey Carol Hover, fifty-five years young, passed away while surrounded by loved ones on October 16, 2024, in Escondido, California. A celebration and memorialization of Stacey’s life will be held at 1 p.m.

A chance social media post turned a local man’s transportation troubles into a story of small-town generosity and hope. Jeff Little, who coordinates Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry in Leon County, hit a roadblock when his recently purchased 2016 Kia Forte’s engine failed, leaving him stranded and still owing monthly payments.

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Iola — In 2021, the Sharboneau family documented their journey from the Austin suburbs to a barren plot of land in Iola. Wanting to share the comedic value in their expedition, they filmed the journey and created an unscripted reality show out of the transplant.

After achieving a major victory with the passage of Proposition 9 last year, District 6 retired teachers gathered Wednesday to focus on their next challenge: growing membership and continuing advocacy for retired educators.