Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Monday, April 22, the Florida Department of Health in Madison County (DOH-Madison) lifted their health advisory for people along the Withlacoochee River. The advisory had been issued due…
ROP and Madison County School Board agree to “walk away”
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County District School Board on Monday, April 15, the board heard an update on the continuing law suit filed by Rite of…
Alligator lurking in Lake Francis
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com According to City Manager Jerome Wyche, an alligator has recently been spotted cruising the waters of Lake Francis. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) has been notified and…
Seventh Annual Clean Up Madison a success
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It was close to a week-long event this year when the Seventh Annual Clean Up Madison took place from Monday, March 18, through Saturday, March 23. During that time,…
Citizens voice concerns to commissioners
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Tuesday, April 9, meeting of the Madison City Commission was filled with numerous comments from citizens who were addressing a number of concerns. Frankie Carroll asked the board…
Suspect arrested for second degree murder: Crash discloses fatal gunshot
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Madison County Sheriff David Harper reports that on Monday, April 22, at 3:59 a.m. the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Communications Center received an iPhone crash alert notification. The…
MCHS holds honor roll award ceremony
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Friday, Feb. 16, Madison County High School (MCHS) held an awards ceremony honoring all the students who received perfect attendance, Principal’s List, high honors and honors. At the…
Cowgirls win nail-biter on Senior Night
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls varsity softball team improved on their record on Friday, April 12, with a thrilling 6-5 win over the visiting Lady Trojans of…
For what it’s Earth…
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com Every year, on April 22, people around the world celebrate Earth Day. Earth Day is an environmental movement that began in 1970. Americans were experiencing a huge boom in…
Planet vs. plastics
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com “Planet vs. Plastics” unites students, parents, businesses, governments, churches and many more in the mission to end plastics by 2040, with reducing the production of plastic by 60 percent….
Denim and Diamonds event a dazzling success
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Feb. 10, the Madison County Cattlemen and Big Bend Cattlewomen’s Association held their Second Annual Denim and Diamonds Cattlemen’s Association Benefit Dinner at King’s Mill Cabin. In…
Jail Report
Greene Publishing, Inc. publishes the Jail Report each week based on information provided by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). It is the policy of Greene Publishing, Inc. to print each name,…
American Legion donates to the Suwannee Humane Society
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Wednesday, April 10, American Legion Post 224, from Cherry Lake, presented a Certificate of Appreciation, donated a blanket and $500 to the Suwannee Humane Society, in Madison. Suwannee…
American Legion honors Crosby for 50 years of membership
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, April 2, American Legion Post 224, in Cherry Lake, honored Ted Crosby with a certificate from the National Headquarters of the American Legion, recognizing his 50 years…
God cannot be tempted
James has been writing to Christians about being tested. One type of testing will produce endurance and life, while another type of testing will produce sin and destruction. James wants to make…
From the Sunny Side: Early birds
One of the many things I looked forward to when I was looking to move to Madison from a much more “urban” area was a greater abundance of “peace and quiet.” I…
Passing Parade: What’s up with the peace symbol?
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist For those old enough to remember the “peace symbol” and bell bottoms, it’s time to recognize they are pretty much gone. Look around! Where are they? The…
The Game of Life: College Edition – Stay strong, soldier
Today I would like to discuss the quote, “God gives his toughest challenges to his strongest soldiers.” This is always something that I live by and I think that a lot of…
Scammer targets Duke Energy customer
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison resident Orlando Garcia thought it was unusual when he recently received a call from Duke Energy, explaining that a termination notice was placed on his account, especially since…
Next total solar eclipse is over Florida in 2045
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com If you missed the recent solar eclipse, don’t fret. There will be an opportunity to see another in 2045, and Madison will then be in the path of totality,…