Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Patrick White is a curriculum writer at James Madison Preparatory High School (JMPHS) and has been in the education field for 28 years. Of those 28 years, he has…
Learning As I Go: Aren’t We All Like Judas?
After attending The Passion Play this weekend, I have thought a lot about Judas. He was one of the disciples and for roughly three years, he traveled with Jesus and witnessed all…
Crosspointe blesses Sheriff’s Department
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Crosspointe Church, Madison Campus, delighted the staff of the Madison County Sheriff’s Department when they showed up with lunch for everyone on Saturday, March 27. Pastor Deron Roberts and…
Former ACA pitcher Elizabeth Hightower now striving for excellence with the Gators
Kathrine Alderman news@greenepublishing.com If you’re one to follow sports, you may have seen a familiar face pop up when watching Gator softball games. Elizabeth Hightower, originally from Monticello, graduated from Aucilla…
JMPHS students gain experience in less common art forms
Mandy Burgeron Contributor Students at James Madison Preparatory High School (JMPHS) are constantly being challenged and encouraged to try new things within their electives. This year, as part of the art program,…
Boyz to Kings volunteers awarded
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Every month, the parent volunteers in the Boyz to Kings program are awarded for their dedication to the group. However, they also receive annual awards, and recently, four adult…
Robert S. Frodsham
Robert S. Frodsham, 75, of Ocala, Fla. and formerly Ashley, Pa., passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021, following a brief illness. Bob was born in Westchester County, N.Y. on January 12,…
Bobbie Jean Lee Mitchell 1949 -2021
Mother Bobbie Jean Lee Mitchell, 72, of Madison, Fla. went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. She will be remembered as one who was happiest when others…
William Luther (Billy) Sullivan
William Luther (Billy) Sullivan, 71, of Madison joined his heavenly family on March 31, 2021. He was born on December 15, 1949 and was a devoted son to the late Cecil and…
Emerald’s Gem Box: When You’re Accustomed to Privilege, Equality Feels Like Oppression
I recently saw a story on Facebook entitled “When You’re Accustomed to Privilege, Equality Feels Like Oppression” and thought, “AMEN!” Then I saw who had posted the story and felt sure that…
Stolen vehicles recovered in chop shop
Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office Contributor On Tuesday, March 30, the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) Investigations Division assisted the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) with a vehicle theft investigation. The MCSO was…
A great day for soccer
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, March 27, the Madison Youth Soccer League kicked off their spring season with an opening celebration that featured fun events for the entire family. The day also…
Brown dies in tragic accident
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Richard Brown, a well-known local resident, fell victim to a tragic accident while bird hunting with friends on a Sunday afternoon in December of 1901. He had spent the…
Farm Spotlight:Allison Acres
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Allison Acres is comprised of over 200 acres of land. Of that acreage, there are 51 acres of blueberries, three acres of lavender, three acres of Christmas trees and…
We need a pretty face: local children featured
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com Want to see your children featured in our local paper? Well, you can! All children, brought by a parent or guardian, will be photographed for a feature to be…
From the sunny side: Being “Uncle Rickey”
I’m sure I have shared with you before that I was never blessed with the title of “father” (not to my knowledge, anyway – that’s a standard humorous answer I often give…
Student arrested for bringing a firearm to school
Madison County Sheriff’s Office: Contributor Madison County Sheriff David Harper reports that on Tuesday, March 30, School Resource Deputy Sergeant Joseph Knight was contacted by administrative staff from the Madison County School…
Cowboys defeat War Eagles in classic pitcher’s duel
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It was the kind of game that doesn’t roll around very often. It was the kind of game that, many years from now, older people and former players will…
JMPHS announces valedictorian and salutatorian
Matthew Gassler: Matthew Gassler is the son of Steve McGuire. He credits a portion of his success to his family, for being so supportive of him throughout his school journey. His grandmother…
Holy Week services continue
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Christian Ministerial Association (MCMA) is happy to announce the return of Holy Week services, which will continue on Wednesday, March 31, at 12 p.m. Each weekday,…