Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Outside, underneath the cover of clouds, the air is thick with the heat and humidity of a late June morning. Inside, it is hot and almost stifling, despite the…
Bobbie Sue Odom Collins
Bobbie Sue Odom Collins, 83, passed away on June 26, 2021 in Valdosta, Ga. Bobbie was born Aug. 4, 1937 in Madison, Fla. to Sevier Odom and Olive Ethelle Phillips Odom. Mrs….
Randell Lewis Gaston
Mr. Randell Lewis Gaston, age 63, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Madison County Memorial Hospital in Madison, Fla. Randell was born Feb.18, 1958, to Michell and Sarah Gaston in Jacksonville,…
“The 50th Anniversary of the Hutto Pond Archaeological Excavations” excerpted from The Reticent Archaeologist Unleashed: The Memoirs of James Michael Wisenbaker – part 2
James Michael Wisenbaker Contributor This is the second article in a series taken from Wisenbaker’s memoirs about his time working on an archaeological dig at Hutto Pond, in Madison. Working and living…
We Pack & Mail hosts Business After Hours and grand opening
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, June 15, members of the community gathered at the monthly Business After Hours event, which was held in conjunction with the grand opening and ribbon cutting of…
From the sunny side: Independence Day
Some of you may remember last year around this time, I made mention of the need to declare a “new” Independence Day. Today, I feel the need to make that same call…
Madison County High School athletics awarded
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) athletic program was recently awarded the Cary McDonald Award by the Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA) as the Class 1A Athletic Program of…
Band Director Jay Hicks retires from MCAA
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Jay Hicks is the son of Letha and the late Manning Hicks. Hicks’ family is originally from Madison. However, they spent a lot of time moving around the southeast…
Need-to-know tips for beginner boaters
FWC Contributor With summer here, it’s no secret that anglers want to be on the water. Learn about everything from boat ramp etiquette to need-to-know safety tips for boating in Florida. Preparation…
Kidnapped: A God Story now available on podcast
Katie Krell reporter2@greenepublishing.com “What do you say to a guy who the last time you saw him tried to kill you?” Kidnapped: A God Story is the terrifying story of 10-year-old…
Mason gifts Waldrep with painting
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Mya Mason is a twelve-year-old artist from Madison County who found her passion when she was just seven-years-old. She began doing crafts with her mother and blossomed from there…
Learning As I Go: Not today, lizard
Summertime in Florida means inundation with creepy crawlies. Everything I did Saturday involved interactions with some sort of unwelcomed creature. I walked on the porch to get ice out of the freezer…
Emerald’s Gem Box: We want to tell your stories
Here at Greene Publishing, Inc. (The Madison County Carrier and the Madison Enterprise-Recorder) we take pride in our work. We work hard to bring the citizens of Madison County the local news,…
Ealy and Dietz named WCTV Teachers of the Month
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com It’s been a rough year for many teachers, with the pandemic creating new challenges and hurdles to be jumped. Each month, WCTV has given recognition to teachers whose efforts…
Health advisory issued for Withlacoochee River
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Wednesday, June 23, the Madison County and Hamilton County offices of the Florida Department of Health (DOH) issued a health advisory for those living along and near the…
Please help clean up!
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Volunteers are needed to help clean up at the Old Madison Middle School, located on Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, in Madison. There are big Clean-up Days planned for…
Lake Francis pier closed
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Those who frequently visit Madison’s Lake Francis may have noticed the pier/dock is now closed until further notice. According to a press released issued by the City of Madison,…
FDLE releases annual crime report
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) recently released their annual crime report, breaking down crime rates across the state and in each county. This annual report compares statistics…
Schools face tight budgets
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County District School Board on Monday, June 21, Rose Raynak, the district’s financial officer gave her monthly report on the school district’s…
From the sunny side: Questions
I have heard it said that the biggest fool can ask more questions than the wisest man can answer. I have also heard the expression, “The only dumb question is the one…