Grace McAlister news@greenepublishing.com The 2023 tax filing season officially kicked off on Monday, Jan. 23, when the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) began accepting and processing federal tax returns for the 2022 tax…
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Have you seen a bear around here?
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking the help of Florida citizens and outdoorsmen in estimating the range and population of the black bears in the…
Donate red clothes to Lake Park of Madison
Eva Stroud reporter@greenepublishing.com In January of 2022, Lake Park of Madison Nursing and Rehabilitation hosted a winter wonderland dance for their residents. Everyone loved the dance so much, they are still talking…
Reptile dysfunction
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com Wednesday, Dec. 21 marked the official start of winter, and it took no time at all for the temperature to plummet, dropping well into the low thirties and even…
Congratulations to Madison County’s Teachers of the Year
MCAA Teacher of the Year: Jessica Webb Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Jessica Webb is honored to have been selected as Madison Creative Arts Academy’s (MCAA) Teacher of the Year. She is in her…
MCHS Beta Club holds fundraiser
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Friday, Jan. 6, the Madison County High School(MCHS) Beta Club sold chicken and rice dinners on the Madison County Courthouse lawn. This was a fundraising effort for the…
Disney children’s clothes recalled for lead hazard
Lee Trawicknews@greenepublishing.com The Consumer Safety Products Commission(CSPC) has recalled nine different styles ofDisney’s Bentex children’s clothing sets, includingones with Mickey and Minnie Mouse. Accordingto the CSPC, the “textile ink painted on therecalled…
Madison resident exhibits at the Highlands Museum of the Arts
Beverly MarshallContributorBeverly Marshall is an International award-winning artist and a Madison resident. She willbe exhibiting a solo art exhibit entitled “Back inBlack: with Shades of Illusion.” This excitingexhibit will be hosted by…
Madison Lions Club gives back during the holiday
Halie Wetheringtonreporter@greenepublishing.com On the morning of Friday, Dec. 23, members of the Madison Lions Club gathered at the back ofBob and Jim’s, located at 739 East Base Street, in Madison, to package…
MCSO holds festive event at Four Freedoms Park
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On the afternoon of Wednesday, Dec. 21, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) held a toy giveaway at Four Freedoms Park. In addition to a multitude of toys for…
Madison Public Library hosts holiday activities
Halie Wetheringtonreporter@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, Dec. 22, the Madison Public Library was home to large amounts of holiday cheer brought by Anna Stange’s story time and activity hour. Children and their guardians were…
Madison first responders hit the softball field
Halie Wetheringtonreporter@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Dec. 10, Lowndes County was home to a first responder-only softball tournament, which was a fundraiser for Toys for Tots. Our very own crew from the Madison County…
Champions Fitness takes on Battle for the Brave
Halie Wetheringtonreporter@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Dec. 10, a group of athletes from the local Champion Fitness gym traveled to Tallahassee,Fla., to compete in a CrossFit competition. This competition was not just a regular…
Toastmasters take on time change
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Friday, Nov. 4, the Toastmasters gathered for their meeting around the theme, “Time Changes Everything.” The word of the day was “irony,” meaning to express one’s meaning by…
Junior Auxiliary puts their best foot forward for local students
Junior Auxiliary Contributor The Junior Auxiliary (JA) of Madison County was excited to kick off the new school year with a new project. The new project, Put Your Best Foot Forward, supplied…
Walley shares his passion with the Madison community
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com Some may have noticed a F-15 Eagle model hanging from the ceiling in O’Neals Country Buffet during the time of Veterans Day. That piece of art was created by…
Fruitcakes on sale at Madison Church of God
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com One of the staples of the holiday season is a fruitcake. Although there can be some debate on the merits of fruitcake, there is one point on which there…
The Drip Experience holds Grand Opening
Dona Gilbert news@greenepublishing.com The Drip Experience held its Grand Opening on Friday, Nov. 4. Owner, Angenette Aikens, was surrounded by family, friends, local business owners and the community during the debut. Members…
Springs report reveals adverse results
Erika Clesi Contributor The Florida Springs Institute met and broadcast to Facebook Live to present their research findings on four Florida springs: Lafayette Blue, Troy, Fanning and Manatee. In 2016, Lafayette Blue,…