Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com As we are ramping up for the Christmas holidays and kicking off a month-long shopping spree, it’s a great time to take a look at Christmas traditions from the…
Local reporter reads to kids
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, Nov. 16, local reporter and columnist Rick Patrick, from Greene Publishing, Inc., participated in the Kids Incorporated of the Big Bend’s “Thanks for Reading Week” by reading…
Lee Public Library has storytime for LES kindergarten students
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Wednesday, Nov. 15, at 9:30 a.m., Lee Public Library held a storytime for Lee Elementary School (LES) kindergarten students. Since it was rainy, the Lee Public Library met…
Jail Report
Florida’s Sunshine Law provides for the publication of minors’ names when they are charged with a felony. All persons charged with a crime are innocent until proven guilty in a court of…
Former deputy honored
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Nov. 14, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) paid tribute to one of their own, Lt. Bill Hart, who was retiring after 27-plus years of service to…
Tallahassee HOG Chapter and Tallahassee Harley-Davidson dealership start Toys for Tots motorcycle ride
Jim Mincey Contributor On Saturday, Dec. 2, at 11 a.m., the Tallahassee Harley Owners Group (HOG) Chapter, together with the Tallahassee Harley-Davidson dealership, will conduct their annual Toys for Tots motorcycle ride….
Forgive to be forgiven
Concluding the portion of the Sermon on the Mount dealing with prayer, Jesus makes a very vital, but intriguing statement. In summary, He says, if a believer wants to be forgiven by…
Passing Parade: A cranberry story
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist Revolutionary War veteran Henry Hall is credited with starting commercial cranberry production on Cape Cod in 1816. Cranberries remain Massachusetts’ top food crop, supporting thousands of jobs…
From the sunny side: I’m not “Superman”
It may sound alarming and unusual, but there are times when I need to take my own advice. I am reminded of the adage, “Take my advice, I’m not using it.” This…
Feds back ruling on kids in nursing homes
Jim Saunders Contributor With a hearing slated in January, the Biden administration is urging a federal appeals court to uphold a ruling aimed at keeping Florida children with complex medical conditions out…
MCHS students receive prestigious recognition
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Two members of the Madison County High School Vaquero Guard were awarded some high honors this month. Flautist Layla Peavey and Tenor Saxophonist Abigail Saltares were accepted into the…
Madison’s Local Market approaches
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Dec. 9, there will be a Madison’s Local Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be craftsmen, farms, food trucks and many more vendors present….
Scam alert: Warrant scam returns
MCSO Contributor According to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), the “warrant scam” is circulating once again. Citizens are receiving phone calls from various numbers, from an individual identifying themselves as a…
Commissioners approve city manager’s contract
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Madison City Commission met on Tuesday, Nov. 14, with a relatively short agenda. After the citizen’s participation portion of the meeting, the commissioners approved Resolution No. 2023-5, which…
Burglary results in four-year sentence
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Monday, Nov. 20, Franklin McClamma, Jr., of Greenville, was sentenced to four years in the Department of Corrections, with 767 days credit for time served. He had his…
Greenville town manager fired
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During a contentious, three-hour-long meeting of the Greenville Town Council on Monday, Nov. 20, the council voted to terminate Lee Jones as the town’s manager. The decision came after…
Meth trafficker sentenced
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Monday, Nov. 20, in the Madison County Courthouse, Dean Joseph Forgione, of Madison, appeared in court on charges of trafficking methamphetamine. After being found guilty, Forgione was sentenced…
Best places to shop on Black Friday
Adam McMann, Wallethub Financial Writer Contributor Black Friday shopping is one of America’s most popular holiday traditions, but there’s always a bit of hassle involved. Traditionally, shoppers have to get up early,…
The beginning of Black Friday
Savannah Reams news@greenepublishing.com Black Friday is an annual occurrence that is popular among millions of U.S. citizens. Many go to bed early Thanksgiving night, with intentions of waking in the wee hours…
JMPHS FFA selling fruit baskets
Adyson Hammock news@greenepublishing.com For a limited time, the James Madison Preparatory High School (JMPHS) Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter will be selling fresh fruit baskets, which can be sent as a…