Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It may seem like a position that merely forces people to follow a multitude of rules and regulations. However, in her role as the Madison County Planner, Renee Demps…
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Betty Vann: 40 years in business
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com As she prepares to retire, lifelong Madison resident Betty Vann looks back on the past 40 years that Vann Insurance has served Madison County, and her role in bringing…
Lake Frances closed: Local health officials warn of algal blooms
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Residents are being asked to be cautious of the waters of Lake Frances as algal blooms were reported to local health officials. As officials await testing, residents…
Safety first: MFD Chief offers outdoor burning tips
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. As the summer approaches, North Florida has experienced above average and record temperatures already. The weekends can entail beach trips or swimming parties to cool down, while…
Madison Ace Hardware dubbed “coolest hardware store”
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Since Madison Ace Hardware’s opening in 2015, honesty and integrity has been the motto for the McDonald family as they’ve continually strived to make their store a…
Verizon to honor veterans
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Round Room L.L.C., the nation’s largest Verizon Authorized Wireless Retailer, announces it will recognize veterans at more than 550 of its TCC stores in honor of Veteran’s…
Trick or Treat in the Street returns to Downtown Madison
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Halloween is just over one month away and the Madison Police Department (MPD) is excited to host Trick or Treat in the Street, on Wednesday, Oct. 31,…
National Hunting and Fishing Day on Sept. 22
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. It’s a proven fact that among the top-selling sporting goods items is hunting gear, ranked third behind golf gear and exercise equipment, according to the United States…
T. H. “Tom” Burns
T. H. “Tom” Burns, 84, of Live Oak, passed away at his home on Friday, May 18, with his loving wife by his side. Tom was born in Madison County and retired…
Local EMTs and Paramedics honored
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. This year, the 44th Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week is celebrated from Sunday, May 20 to Saturday, May 26. In 1974, President Gerald Ford authorized EMS Week…
Madison kidnapper captured
Story submitted Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), along with the Madison Police Department (MPD), the FBI and the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) announced charges against Jason Lenard…
St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church welcomes new pastor
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church (SJMBC) welcomed Bryant Thigpen as their new pastor on Sunday, March 11. Thigpen has spoken at SJMBC several times since May of…
Early voting starts Saturday
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. An election is about to take place in Madison County for a total of six seats on the Madison City Commission and Greenville Town Council. With the…
Miss Madison County Pageant set for Feb. 3
Cheltsie Holbrook: Greene Publishing, Inc. Applications for the annual Miss Madison County Pageant are now available and plans for the 2018 pageant are underway. The Miss Madison County Pageants will be held…
Raymon Williams
On Monday evening, June 12, at 6:30 p.m. at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, the Lord Almighty summoned Raymon Williams home. Raymon Williams was born Feb. 25, 1959 in Greenville, Fl. to the late…
From the sunny side… wardrobe malfunctions
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. I have probably said it before and will likely say it again, I truly do love the staff with whom I work every day. Even when things…
Town of Lee discusses marijuana and sewage spills
Chris Jones: Greene Publishing, Inc. The City of Lee held its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 7 p.m. The only new item on the agenda for the evening’s meeting was…
History of The Hickory Grove Turpentine Camp
Jacob Bembry: Greene Publishing, Inc. Eloise Glass Stewart was born at the Hickory Grove Turpentine Camp; and for well over 100 years, the Hickory Grove community has been her home. Mrs. Stewart’s…
C-SPAN to cover North Florida local on States’ Sovereignty
Story Submitted North Florida resident KrisAnne Hall will appear on C-SPAN on Thursday, Feb. 9. Hall won the Congressman James Blair Award for Defending the Constitution, which was presented to her by…
Free Income Tax Returns at the Madison Extension Office
Diann Douglas For the fifth year, Madison County Extension office will be hosting an IRS Voluntary Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site. Over forty years ago, VITA began; training volunteers to process…