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Some Madison County voters have a pressing question: “What district am I in?” Well, Madison County election officials want to make sure you get that answer before you cast your ballot in the July 31 primaries. With the federally mandated redistricting following the 2010 Census, some Madison County households are now in a different local ... [Full Story »] 

A Hull woman faces cruelty to children charges after hitting two children with gravel slung from her vehicle. Jennifer Anne Jeffares, 28, 699 Woodale Street, Hull, was charged with reckless conduct, interference with government property, two counts of cruelty to children/ criminal negligence. According to a report from the Madison County ... [Full Story »] 

Madison County candidates tossed their hats in the ring this week for the 2012 elections. Qualifying for local elections ended at noon Friday. Here’s a look at who qualified: COMMISSION CHAIRMAN •Anthony Dove (R), incumbent BOC DISTRICT 1 •Stanley Thomas (R), incumbent •Christopher Lee Parker (R) BOC DISTRICT 2 •Dewitt “Pete” Bond ... [Full Story »] 

The diplomas were received, the tassels turned and the red caps flung high May 18 at the Classic Center in Athens as Madison County’s Class of 2012 said “goodbye” to high school. Valedictorian Samantha LaZear said graduation day has been in the graduates’ minds for years. “When starting high school your freshman year, you have this ... [Full Story »] 

A Danielsville woman was arrested recently after she allegedly held an underage drinking party at her home. Angela Deridee Hughes, 50, 157 AC Carey Road, was charged with furnishing, purchasing, and possession of an alcoholic beverage by persons below legal age. According to the incident report, officer Jason Luke was dispatched to Paradise ... [Full Story »]