Florida Highway Patrol Contributor On Sunday, March 5, Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) received information from the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) in reference to an escaped prisoner. Dustin Bain had not returned…
Madison women and matters of the heart
Nancy Taylor Contributor On Thursday, Jan. 12, the Madison Garden Club and the Madison Woman’s Club joined together to remember club members who passed away in 2022. The Garden Club lost two…
Junior Auxiliary brings book happiness to students
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com Recently, the Junior Auxiliary of Madison County, Fla., (JAMC) gave the Madison County Central School a book vending machine. While the concept is simple, the effect on students is…
Warriors take Warrior Invitational weightlifting meet
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It was a clear case of “strength in numbers” when the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors hosted the Warrior Invitational weightlifting meet on Wednesday, Feb. 22. In addition to…
St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church adds leaders
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church is always bustling with activity, and 2023 will be no exception. Pastor Bryant Thigpen has added new leadership to his growing church. Jimmy Ratliff…
Cowboy to be a “Battling Bishop”
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Friday, Feb. 17, Zion Lamar, a Madison County High School (MCHS) senior became the latest Cowboy to sign his name on the dotted line to continue his athletic…
County Commission honors “Big Mike”
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, Feb. 22, the commissioners unanimously passed a proclamation honoring the late Michael “Big Mike” Woods….
Honoring veterans with Wreaths Across America
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com Each year, individuals wishing to bring honor and remembrance to military veterans participate in Wreaths Across America. Wreaths Across America (WAA) coordinates wreath-laying ceremonies at more than 3,700 locations,…
Way back when
March 7, 1952 Mr. and Mrs. Walter B. Jackson announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Blanche Marie, to Sgt. Kurtis Glen Sevor, of Kessler Field, Miss., son of Mr….
Cowboys tame Tornados
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) varsity baseball team improved their record to 2-1 on Monday, Feb. 27, when they soundly defeated the Tornados of Bradford High School, 12-2,…
Coming full-circle with CB Family Farms
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com For Josie and Cole Bridges, farming has always been a part of life. As they both come from farming family backgrounds, it seemed only natural for this husband and…
MCHS Beta Club has award-winning state convention
MCHS Beta Club Contributor When the Madison County High School (MCHS) Beta Club members left the county for the Beta State Convention on Friday, Jan. 27, they had no idea their group would…
Early morning blaze destroys building
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In the early morning hours of Thursday, Feb. 23, firefighters from several local firefighting agencies responded to a multi-unit dwelling that was fully engulfed in flames. According to Madison…
Two-vehicle crash sends five to hospital
Rick Patrick reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Wednesday, Feb. 15, at approximately 10:40 a.m., a two-vehicle crash occurred on South State Road 53, in front of the Days Inn Motel. According to a report from…
Florida Huddle connects travel industry with North Florida
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com Efforts have been underway to boost local economies in North Florida by making it a destination for more tourists who visit the state. A group called Visit Natural North…
Cowgirls drop home opener, then rebound
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Feb. 21, a very young Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls varsity softball team welcomed home fans back to a Cowgirl field with a new home dugout…
Skinnie P’s BBQ: Cooking for Christ
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com Monticello man, Mark David Prevatt, is putting the finishing touches on a dream that has been eight years in the making. While serving as Pastor at the San Pedro…
Madison County landowners recognized for excellence in land management
FWC Contributor The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) recognized landowners Danna and Stephen Matheny with the Florida Land Steward 2023 Landowner of the Year award. The couple was honored for…
Rotarians hold successful Chili Dinner
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, Feb. 9, the Madison Rotary Club held their annual Chili Dinner as a fundraiser for the many community service endeavors undertaken by the club. The event was…