Two Madison County drug cases concluded with prison sentences in the 12th Judicial District Court last fall, marking a successful collaboration between multiple law enforcement agencies. State District Judge David Moorman sentenced James Hunn to 10 years in prison on Oct.

Public workers will see bigger Social Security checks starting this month after President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act on Sunday, Jan. 5, ending decades-old rules that cut benefits for firefighters, teachers and police officers.

A 40-year-old man faces multiple charges, including assaulting a peace officer following an incident in downtown Madisonville early Sunday morning. Stephen Adam Curry was arrested by Madison County Sheriff’s Deputy John Gnemi at 8:03 a.m.

Madison County rang in the New Year by swearing in both new and returning officials during a ceremony on Wednesday, Jan. 1 at the courthouse.

A blast of Arctic air that sent temperatures plunging into the teens earlier this week continues to hold Madison County in its icy grip, with rain and near-freezing temperatures approaching. The National Weather Service forecasts cloudy skies and a high of 42 degrees Wednesday, Jan.

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