Lately, I have felt out of place with my team and my environment. I have felt disconnected when being in social events and simply being around people. I have had to take…
Greene Publishing welcomes Patricia Johnson
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, April 4, Greene Publishing, Inc. welcomed Patricia Johnson to the staff of the newspaper as an Advertising Specialist. Johnson, a Madison native, comes to Greene Publishing from…
Down Home Days quickly approaching
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Madison County’s annual Down Home Days celebration will soon be here and this year’s event promises to be one that everyone will be sure to enjoy. There are several…
Not an ending, but an edge
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com They say that if you sit with animals quietly, they will show you their hearts, but if you sit with them kindly, they will help you locate yours. For…
Walk for Life in Down Home Days Parade
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com A Women’s Pregnancy Center’s (AWPC) annual Walk for Life will take place in the Down Home Days Parade on Saturday. April 22. Participants may walk, bike or ride to…
Lee residents had an egg-tastic time at the Second Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com Lee residents gathered at Eloise Stewart Park in Pine Trace Acres, in Lee, for the Second Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt hosted by Lee Methodist Church. Saturday, April 4,…
Culinary Arts program at MCHS is a scrumptious success
Cheryl Smith reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) Culinary Arts Classroom was a vision of colored eggs made from sugar that students have been working on. The classes has been cooking…
Cowgirls kiss their cousin
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com There is an old sports adage that says “a tie game is like kissing your cousin.” That is exactly what happened when the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls…
Madison Veterinary Clinic welcomes Dr. Harley Williams
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison Veterinary Clinic is pleased to announce a fantastic addition to our team, Dr. Harley Williams. Dr. Harley is originally from Augusta, Ga. She earned her undergraduate degree in…
Greene Publishing, Inc. hosts Business After Hours
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, March 21, Greene Publishing, Inc. extended the St. Patrick’s Day celebration when they hosted the monthly Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours mixer. It is a tradition…
Learning As I Go: Once you name it
My husband and sons came home from a trash haul jabbering a mile a minute. “Oh my gosh, Mama. You should have seen the kitten that lives at the dump.” “Yeah, you…
School safety addressed at school board meeting
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County District School Board on Monday, April 3, the board heard from Madison County High School (MCHS) Principal Charles Brooks. Brooks gave…
Madison County Sheriff’s Office sporting new vehicles
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Contributor Madison County Sheriff David Harper announces that the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) has recently deployed two new Dodge Challengers to its fleet of patrol units. These…
JMPHS students win “Poetry Out Loud” competitions
Dixie Phillips & Hafitha Ayyad Contributor In January, James Madison Preparatory High School (JMPHS) hosted class and school-level competitions for the “Poetry Out Loud” state-wide competition. Out of twelve students, Wendy Jacqueline…
The “giving pumps” help local athletics
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It may not be widely known, but anyone using gas pumps seven or eight at the Busy Bee at the corner of Base St. and Duval Ave., in Madison,…
A time for hope, generosity and preparation
Nathan Peeler Contributor The death, burial and resurrection of Jesus are foundational in the teaching of Christianity (1 Cor 15:3-4). Jesus was a historical person, and a record of events of his…
55 Plus Club to hear about emergency management
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the monthly meeting of the 55 Plus Club, Leigh Basford, Madison County Emergency Management Director, will be providing the program. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, April…
From the sunny side: Happy Easter
This time of year is always a special time. This year, Easter seems to be a bit more poignant in my mind. Part of the reason is the news that a dear…
Area small businesses could be eligible for disaster relief
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently announced that some small businesses in the North Florida area could be eligible for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) due to the…
Good Friday: Following the steps that led to life for all
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com As Christians begin celebrating the most important day on their calendar, today is a good day to reflect on the important moments that took place on Good Friday, leading…