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Madison Fire Department announces flag dropoff site
Bruce Jordan, Madison Fire Department Chief Contributor The Madison Fire Department is proud to announce that it has built a proper honor box to store flags. A huge thank you to Spring…
American Legion Riders stop in Madison
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the recent American Legion Riders Unity Ride, a group of motorcycle enthusiasts stopped in Madison on Wednesday, April 19, on their way from Pensacola, Fla. to Seminole, Fla….
Memorial Day: more than just another holiday
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com This year, Monday, May 29 is the date set for observing Memorial Day, a solemn observance recognizing the sacrifices of those who died in service to our country. Because…
Chief Alexander retires from MPD
Jerome Wyche City Manager Contributor After almost 34 years in what has been a stellar career in law enforcement and other associated avenues in related fields, Reggie Alexander, Chief of Police for…
Putting school lessons into action
Halie Wetherington reporter@greenepublishing.com Kynleigh Oliver, daughter of Sean Oliver and Kasey Oliver, is a kindergartener at Suwannee Pineview Elementary, and she enjoys the lessons she learns in school on a day-to-day basis….
Mykayla Ware joins MPD
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Perry native Mykayla Ware has always dreamed of being a police officer. Her respect for authority and love of helping others fueled her passion for the job throughout her…
Sheriff’s office announces summer camp
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison County Sheriff’s Office announced the dates for the 11th Annual Youth Adventure Camp. The camp will be held from Tuesday, June 27 through Thursday, June 29. The hours…
James Madison Preparatory High School founds school library
Dixie Phillips reporter@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday March 28, the James Madison Preparatory High School (JMPHS) Book Club took a field trip to downtown Madison, visiting Madison Books to purchase books for their library…
MCSO officer recognized
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Maj. Epp Richardson, with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), has been recognized with Volunteer of the Year honors from the local mentoring program, Boyz to Kings (BTK). According…
Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation, May 8 through 9
Dixie Phillips reporter@greenepublishing.com Monday, May 8 through Tuesday, May 9 is internationally recognized as the Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation. These days are set apart as a time to reflect on the…
Forgotten Coast K9 pairs dog with a veteran
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Jules Lopez, a Marine veteran of three and a half years from New England, was recently in town to meet a new friend and companion by the name of…
James Madison Preparatory High School donates “Pennies for Pets”
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com When the Beta Club at James Madison Preparatory High School decided to make a donation, they proved that even pennies can add up. The club sponsored a “Pennies for…
Down Home Days art contest winners announced
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Carin Daniels, with Schoelles and Associates has renewed a Down Home Days favorite, the Youth Art Contest. Youngsters age five through 18 were encouraged to submit their best original…
Madison Church of Christ brings worship to Down Home Days
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Friday, April 21, members and guests of Madison Church of Christ kicked off their Down Home Days celebration with hymns of praise to God. Pastor Ted Brooks welcomed…
The 42nd Annual Down Home Days holds biggest celebration yet
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com The 42nd Annual Down Home Days celebration was held from Wednesday, April 19 through Saturday, April 22. The festivities began on Wednesday, April 19, with a new tradition at…
Madison Fire Department announces flag drop-off site
Bruce Jordan, Madison Fire Department Chief Contributor The Madison Fire Department is proud to announce that it has built a proper honor box to store flags. A huge thank you to Spring…
McDonald’s Holds Grand Re-opening
Cheryl Smith reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison McDonald’s, located on 6375 South State Road 53, held their Grand Reopening on Thursday, April 6 at 11 am. Renovation of the Madison McDonald’s began in February…
Four Freedoms Park gets a makeover
Cheryl Smith reporter@greenepublishing.com The Four Freedoms Park Renovation Project began as a vision by Billy Margraves of Muddy Dog Rock and Crystals Shop in Madison. He knew the park was on every…
Stevens named Legacy Employee of the Year
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison Correctional Institute (MCI) Correctional Officer Johnny Stevens was recently named Legacy Employee of the Year for 2022. Stevens has enjoyed a 34-year career with MCI, and has garnered…