Dixie Phillips reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Sheriff’s Office has shared a scam alert from the Florida Department of Health regarding electronic banking transaction (EBT) scams. There have been multiple instances of victims…
MCHS names Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During a ceremony held at Madison County High School (MCHS) on Friday, March 24, the school announced the two graduating members of the Class of 2023 who are at…
Woman’s Club members go green for March
Cheryl Smith reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison Woman’s Club met Thursday, March 9, dressed in green attire to celebrate the month of St. Patty’s Day. The tables were decorated with green leprechaun trolls, gold…
Buchanan receives Master Mason Degree
Members of Madison Masonic Lodge #11 gathered on Monday, Feb. 27, to support Brandon Buchanan as he received the Master Mason Degree. Over 35 lodge brothers were in attendance. As always, a…
Spring Fling Festival planned
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Cherry Lake Methodist Church will hold their Spring Fling Festival on Saturday, April 8, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. There will be fun and games galore for families…
MCHS Band MPA: “I am one proud band director”
Adyson Hammock reporter@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, March 4, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Concert Band traveled to Leon High School, in Tallahassee, to participate in the 2023 FBA District 3 Concert Music…
Aucilla Christian Academy honors Dakota Patrick Hagan
Justin Trumpet news@greenepublishing.com It’s been a year since the tragic loss of Dakota Patrick Hagan. Dakota was a senior at Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) who was 18 when he unexpectedly passed away…
Midnight blaze results in total loss
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to a report from Madison County Fire Rescue (MCFR) Chief Alan Clayton, firefighters responded to a call of a fire at 155 SE Call Dr., in Lee. The…
Florida’s Lt. Governor visits Madison
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Monday, March 27, Lt. Governor Jeanette Núñez paid a visit to Madison to speak about the state’s cybersecurity grant program for local governments. The overall purpose of the…
From the sunny side: Armed security
Earlier this week, we saw yet another news report of a tragic school shooting, this time at a Christian school in Nashville, Tenn. As I was driving home on the afternoon of…
Local librarian goes beyond the bookshelves, attends conference in New Orleans and volunteers to promote literacy
Dixie Phillips reporter@greenepublishing.com For many members of the community, childhood memories of the local library consist of visits to check out books. For one member of the community, Emily Grosskopf, these memories…
Author Spotlight: David Butler
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com Carl Sagan once said, “One glance at a book and you hear the voice of another person, perhaps someone dead for 1,000 years. To read is a voyage through…
Cowgirls face rivals
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls varsity softball team recently squared off with some familiar foes. Anytime two rivals face off, the results can be unpredictable and often…
Holy Week services planned
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Ministerial Society will be holding Holy Week evening services taking place during the week of Monday, April 3, through Sunday, April 9. The service dates, places…
Cowboy signs to become a Wildcat
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During a signing ceremony in front of family, friends, coaches and teammates, Madison County High School (MCHS) senior, Jamie “Buck” Hampton, Jr., inked his name on the dotted line…
City pays tribute to Hitchcock
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Before the meeting began for the Madison City Commission on Tuesday, March 14, city commissioners, family and friends gathered at City Hall to honor the late Chuck Hitchcock, who…
Successful Glow Run held on Four Freedoms Trail
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the early evening hours of Friday, March 17, a group of approximately 30+ runners donned their luckiest shade of green and glow ware and took part in the…
Cowboys win big against Wildcats
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys varsity baseball team racked up a whopping 13 runs in the third inning of their game with the Wildcats of Echols County…
MCHS Jazz Band receives “Excellent” score on music performance
Adyson Hammock reporter@greenepublishing.com The Jazz Band of Madison County High School attended the 2023 FBA District 3 Jazz Music Performance Assessment at Rickards High in Tallahassee on Thursday, Feb. 16. The band…
Pastor Spotlight: David Garrett
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com David Garrett was born on Feb. 13, 1959, in Live Oak and eventually graduated from Suwannee High School. To further his education, Garret then went to Stetson University in…