Sergeant First Class Angelo McQuay departed this earthly life on Friday, Oct. 8, 2021, at the University of Florida Shands Hospital, surrounded by family and with a view of the University of…
Curtis “Squirt” Lamar Pickles
Curtis Lamar Pickles (affectionately known to family as ‘Squirt’), 57, of Lee, passed away unexpectedly from sepsis and multi-organ failure on Thursday, Oct.14, 2021, at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. Curtis was born on…
Steven Dorman (Donnie) Surles
Mr. Steven Dorman (Donnie) Surles, age 47, of Metter, Ga., died Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Candler County Hospital, in Metter, after a brief illness with COVID-19 and pneumonia. He was a…
MCHS honors seniors
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Prior to the football game between the Suwannee High School Bulldogs and the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys, on Friday, Oct. 8, MCHS took the time to pay…
Farm Spotlight: Promised Land Homestead Farm
Devyn LeBlanc reporter@greenepublishing.com Promised Land Homestead Farm is located among the beautiful Live Oaks in Madison County. It spans over 62 acres of open pastures, oak hammock bottoms and uncultivated farm land,…
Pastors enjoy appreciation dinner
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Macedonia Baptist Church hosted the Middle Florida Baptist Association’s Pastor Appreciation Dinner on Saturday, Oct. 2. Pastor Jimmy Deas was the guest speaker for the event. Deas…
Letter to the Editor
Today marks my 60th Thanksgiving, having arrived at the greatest country ever in 1961. I am grateful to all Americans, the most generous people in the world. I have friends on the…
Learning As I Go: Playing in the mud
“Mama, come over here,” my oldest beckoned from the playground. “I’m in the middle of something, what do you need?” I yelled across the yard. “You’ve gotta’ come over here and touch…
Lake Francis dock dismantled
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Anyone passing by one of Madison’s popular landmarks, Lake Francis, may have noticed a big change since Tuesday, Oct. 12. The popular dock and fishing pier that extended out…
Letter to the Editor: Camp Cherry Lake modernization is desperately needed
I’ve spent the last 40 years fighting crime in Madison County with badge and book. I’ve arrested people when I had to, but I prefer teaching trades and other paths to lawful…
Madison Creative Arts Academy celebrates Eighth Grade Night
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, Oct. 7, the Madison Creative Arts Academy (MCAA) Lady Panthers took a chance to honor those eighth grade athletes who are finishing their volleyball playing days at…
Madison Used Books welcomes local authors
Devyn LeBlanc reporter@greenepublishing.com On Friday, Oct. 1, Madison Used Books hosted three local authors as they introduced their new books. Elizabeth King, Meghan Agner and Kent Westberry spoke about the inspiration behind…
From the sunny side: Being sentimental
Please don’t tell any of my co-workers, but there are some occasions when I become a sentimental old sap. I usually do a pretty good job of hiding it and I am…
Greenville town manager gets $20K raise
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Greenville Town Council, on Tuesday, Oct. 12, the council voted, on a split vote, to renew a contract with Town Manager Lee Jones….
Kay Sunderland Kelley
Kay Sunderland Kelley entered into glory of the loving arms of Jesus on Thursday, Oct.7, 2021, at her home in Madison, following a lengthy illness. Kay was born on March 26, 1948,…
Madison County Central School holds Eighth Grade Night
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Oct. 5, the Madison County Central School (MCCS) Lady Broncos volleyball team paid tribute to the eighth grade players and team managers. The opponent for the Lady…
Backyard revival returns
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Angie and Ron McCoon stepped out in faith several months ago, believing God wanted them to do something that would impact people who weren’t that interested in church attendance….
Royal Restorations draws a crowd for Business After Hours
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com Business After Hours was held on Tuesday, Sept. 21, at Royal Restorations, located at 173 NE Range Ave., in Madison. Friends, community leaders, business owners/employees, chamber members and other…
William Larry Freeman June 19, 1942 – October 9, 2021
William Larry Freeman, 79, of Gainesville, Fla. passed away suddenly on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021 after a brief illness. Larry was born June 19, 1942 in the Appalachian mountains, in Rome, Ga….
Learning As I Go: Help in disguise
It wasn’t particularly late when I pulled up in my yard. I stood outside a minute and looked at the star-studded sky, then climbed my front steps onto the porch. My husband…