Reprinted courtesy of the Perry News Herald Former State Attorney Jeff Siegmeister was released from federal prison on Tuesday, Sept. 5, after serving just 11 months of a 40-month sentence stemming from…
Peeler addresses gossip in new book
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com Monticello pastor Nathan Peeler has a new book coming out at the end of August that takes a close look at the damage the tongue can do. “Set a…
Cowboys tame Tigers
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It was the first step in what Madison County High School (MCHS) Head Football Coach Price Harris calls the Cowboys’ “revenge tour.” On Friday, Sept. 15, in front of…
Peanut T-shirt design contest for students announced
Adyson Hammock reporter@greenepublishing.com The Florida Peanut Federation (FPF) is holding a T-shirt design contest for Florida students grades K-12 to create a special shirt for 2024. The winner will receive a $250…
Learning As I Go: Learning a new pace
After my oldest son, Carter, was born, I tried running. Yes, on purpose. And no, not from a creature chasing me. I followed the Couch to 5K program and then built up…
Albritton and Akins recognized for service to the community
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Madison City Commission met on Tuesday, Sept. 12, beginning the meeting by presenting Health Officer and Administrator Kim Albritton, with the Florida Department of Health, with a certificate…
Cowgirls defeat Lady Trojans in close match
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It was an exciting evening of volleyball action in the Madison County High School (MCHS) gymnasium on Tuesday, Sept. 12, when the MCHS Cowgirls hosted the Lady Trojans of…
Cross Country Summer Camp inspires middle and high schoolers to run towards success
NFC Contributor Students from Madison, Suwannee and Orange County, Florida embarked on an exciting journey during North Florida College’s Cross Country Summer Camp. Over the course of the camp, student-athletes discovered the…
Florida Department of Education submits historically significant standards
Florida Department of Education Contributor Florida Department of Education Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr. made recommendations for cut scores for the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) in English Language Arts (ELA) and…
The Labor Day Hurricane of 1935 still holds the record for its devastating strength
Adyson Hammock reporter@greenepublishing.com Although Hurricane Idalia recently made her way through Florida, causing mass disruption and panic among residents, this definitely wasn’t the most destructive hurricane to ever hit Florida. Simply known…
Heating things up in Perry, Fla. The Smokin’ in the Pines BBQ Festival is kicking off on the weekend of September 22 and 23 in Perry
Perry-Taylor Chamber of Commerce Contributor The most popular BBQ contest in the North Florida area is coming up soon: the Smokin’ in the Pines BBQ Festival. This event promises to be the…
MCMH offers mammograms for Breast Cancer Awareness
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Friday, Oct. 20, from 2 p.m. through 4:30 p.m., Madison County Memorial Hospital is offering mammograms. Madison County Memorial Hospital accepts Medicaid, Medicare and most other insurances. If…
From the sunny side: My new “Buddy”
I have never really considered myself a “cat person.” If I had to tell the truth (which I do at least try to do on a regular basis), I have always preferred…
The Game of Life: College Edition Respect the unexpected
Recently, there have been some unexpected trials and happenings in not only my life, but the lives of my church community as well. These unexpected trials are set to come within our…
Resources for farmers affected by Hurricane Idalia
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Here is a resource for farmers to use if they received damage from Hurricane Idalia. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides multiple disaster assistance programs to help…
Taking the debris away
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Emergency Management Department has sent the word out that the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has partnered with Madison County to remove debris left behind by…
Trees still pose a threat
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to information provided by Tri-County Electric Cooperative (TCEC), which services Madison, Jefferson, Taylor and parts of Dixie Counties, there are still damaged trees around that continue to pose…
Enriching your flock: Improving the life of your backyard chickens
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com Here in rural Madison County, there is much appeal to farm life and homesteading, and often the first step in the process of building a farm or homestead is…
Cowboys pound Purple Hurricane
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Friday, Sept. 8, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys varsity football team made a trip to Brunswick, Ga. to participate in the Second Annual Georgia/Florida Border Wars…
Out-of-town angels arrive to serve
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com As Madison County residents stepped out of their homes (if they could) on Wednesday, Aug. 30, they discovered a new reality filled with fallen trees and no electricity. Devastation…