I am probably not alone in my disdain for mosquitoes. Those annoying little blood suckers have caused more aggravation and itchy bumps in my lifetime than I would really rather have. I…
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Change your day in one hour
How often do we appreciate the value of each hour? And how often do we foolishly misspend our precious time? One evening after work, I was enjoying one of my favorite television…
To infinity and Beyond Fetch
Christian Peterson reporter@greenepublishing.com Haylea and Michael Maurice are a power couple throughout the Suwannee Valley area. They both grew up loving animals and even worked as veterinary technicians. The couple moved to…
The Game of Life: College Edition Family game night
Over here in Pensacola, I have found several close friends that have become my family. The softball team as well as others from both UWF and Pensacola State College are people that…
Van B. Kelley
Van B. Kelley, 71, passed away Sunday, July 10, at his home, in Lee, Fla. He was born in Madison, Fla., to Benjamin Franklin and Martha Louise Tompkins Kelley on Oct. 30,…
Drug Take Back Program begins
Rachel Silver Contributor On May 10, 2022, Rachel Silver, Technical Assistance Provider for Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project (SERCAP), made a presentation to the City Commissioners and staff on the dangers of…
High-speed chase across state lines results in arrest of one
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Contributor Madison County Sheriff David Harper reports that on Thursday morning, June 9, at approximately 9:07 a.m., the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Communications Center received a call…
Healthcare Hero: Melissa Gamalero
Leah Androski reporter2@greenepublishing.com Madison resident Melissa Gamalero is a dental hygienist at Madison Dental Associates. She has worked at many different locations varying from Madison to Pensacola. While in high school, Gamalero…
Brother Howard Miller, Sr. 1953–2022
“Let not your heart be troubled; ye believe in God; believe also in me.” John 14:1 Howard Miller, Sr.’s life’s chapter began with his parents, Ezell Miller, Sr. and Millie B. Miller,…
From the sunny side: “Not as young”
Recently, I was hit with a rather rude realization. I have discovered that I am not as young as I used to be. That may not seem like some great revelation to…
Healthcare Hero: Macy Ely
Shelly Holbrook, news@greenepublishing.com Macy Ely is from Perry, and has been working as a nurse practitioner rotating between the Madison, Taylor and Jefferson County Health Departments since August of 2019. Ely completed…
Jacqueline Purvis Sircy
Graveside services for Jacqueline “Jackie” Purvis Sircy, 72, of Greenville, Fla., were held on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022 at 2 p.m. at Concord Missionary Baptist Church, in Greenville, Fla., with James Brown…
John Love Marker, Jr.
John Love Marker, Jr., 73, entrepreneur, veteran advocate and historian, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 at his home in Waxhaw, N.C. His loving wife of 30 years, Elaine, was by his side….
Joe Akerman, Jr. Scholarship created
The North Florida College Foundation is pleased to announce the creation of the Joe A. Akerman, Jr. Scholarship, established by the Akerman Family in memory of their beloved husband, father, and grandfather….
Honor Roll Students enjoy Positive Behavior Cookout
Kristen Alexander and Jordan Floyd Silver Lariat Staff Writers The Silver Lariat Staff would like to congratulate these MCHS students for achieving Positive Behavior during the first grading period. These students earned…
Cowboys have successful tournament
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It was not without its fair share of difficulties, but in the end, it was a successful tournament when the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys went on the…
Mother Mary Johnson Hall (1928-2021) “Honey Hall”
Mother Mary Johnson Hall, 92, was born to Joe Johnson and Julia Johnson on Oct. 16, 1928, in Madison, where she remained a lifelong resident. She was preceded in death by her…
Gracie Yvonne Johnson
On Saturday, Sept.11, 2021, early in the morning, while at her home in Monticello, Fla., Gracie Yvonne Johnson fell asleep in death. Yvonne was born on April 24, 1940, to FW and…
Paul Arthur Haviland
Mr. Paul Arthur Haviland, 58, of Lee, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at Madison County Memorial Hospital. Paul was born on April 26, 1963, to Richard Wayne Haviland and Mrs….
Learning As I Go: I was glad he broke his leg
Each year when I taught elementary school there was that one kid. The one who made my life as a teacher extra hard. The one who challenged everything I did. The one…