“No, stop right there. We aren’t even going there,” my husband stopped my youngest in midsentence. “Well, why not?” “Because that’s not real. You are living in the ‘Land of What Ifs.’…
Emerald’s Gem Box: This IS about freedom
“This is not about freedom or personal choice. It is about protecting yourself and those around you” – President Joe Biden – Sept. 9, 2021 Let me repeat that … “This is…
Amy Michele Webb
Ms. Amy Michele Webb, 43, passed away on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021 at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, Ga. following a brief illness. Amy was born on Sept. 30, 1977 in…
Florida’s minimum wage goes up to $10 hourly Sept. 30
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com Florida’s minimum wage will automatically increase at the end of this month, thanks to a constitutional amendment that voters approved last November. Come Thursday, Sept. 30, the state’s new…
From the sunny side: And the dancers danced on
It doesn’t take much more than a passing glance at any of the news channels to come to the realization that the world is in a mess. We have a nasty virus…
Mimosa Boutique: A family business
Devyn LeBlanc reporter@greenepublishing.com Frank and Christynn Suarez, owners of Mimosa Boutique, and their three children moved to Madison in January of 2020. They are originally from Clermont, Fla., but fell in love…
Nominations for the George Townsend Good Neighbor Award being accepted
Emerald G. Parsons emerald@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Farm Bureau is once again accepting nominations for the George Townsend Good Neighbor Award. This award was named after Mr. George Townsend, who exemplified generosity…
Cowboys Gameday: A real barometer
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On a rainy day of practice last week for the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys, Head Coach Mike Coe told his players, “All of our goals for the…
Three Last Mile Scholars graduate NFC
NFC Contributor Since Governor Ron DeSantis established the Last Mile Completion Program in 2019, NFC Foundation efforts have resulted in 22 eligible students completing their NFC degree with the help of the…
Madison County’s first train
Tommy Greene Contributor In 1859, the Georgia and Pensacola Railroad began construction through Madison County. By the time the War of Southern Independence broke out, the railroad had been completed from Jacksonville…
Deloris Alexander Turner 1957 -2021
Deloris Alexander Turner, 64, lifelong resident of Madison, began her life story as the daughter born to Ulysses Alexander and Bertha Mae Ivory Alexander. They, as well as her sisters: Lucile Thompson…
Evangelist Eula Mae McKnight 1958 – 2021
Evangelist Eula Mae McKnight, 63, was born in Havana, Fla. to Geneva McKnight but she was a lifelong resident of Madison. Her mother; brothers, Willie McKnight and Cleveland “Keybo” McKnight; adopted son,…
Mary Jewel (Smith) Kelley
Mrs. Mary Jewel (Smith) Kelley, 91, of Madison, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. Jewel was born on May 11, 1930, in Alma, Ga.,…
Evelyn Lee Ward 1951 – 2021
Evelyn Lee Ward, affectionately called “Bo”, 70, was the daughter of William Ward, Sr. and Erma Lee Haynes. She has lived in Madison her entire life. Her parents; and sisters, Aldean Ward…
Sonya Worley Webb
Mrs. Sonya Worley Webb, 72, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, following a brief illness. Sonya was born June 24, 1949, to Alex “A.C.” Worley Jr. and…
Mother Ida Mae Zimmerman 1935-2021
Mother Ida Mae Zimmerman, 86, was a lifelong resident of Jacksonville, Fla., she was the daughter of Rosa Way Zimmerman and Henry Zimmerman, Sr. Preceding her in death were her parents; sons:…
Michael Boblitz named CEO of Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic (TOC)
Shelbi Evans Contributor Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic (TOC), a recognized leader in orthopedic care, is pleased to announce new strategic leadership in the North Florida and South Georgia region. Michael Boblitz joined TOC…
Healthcare Spotlight:Kristin Searcy
Devyn LeBlanc reporter@greenepublishing.com Kristin Searcy, owner and physical therapist of Madison Therapy and Wellness, is a Madison local who was raised here since the age of three. She graduated from Madison County…
North Florida College helps student find better path to success
North Florida College Contributor Elyssa Parlee first stepped foot on the North Florida College (NFC) campus, tagging along with another student who had stopped in to see their advisor. After visiting campus…
Cowgirls fall to Lady Hornets
Rick Patrickrick@greenepublishing.comOn Thursday, Sept. 2, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls faced off against the Lafayette High School Lady Hornets in volleyball action at the MCHS gym. Both the junior varsity…