Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Cowboy fans who have waited patiently through the summer months to get a glimpse of the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys in action under their new head coach,…
Gearing up for the 31st Annual Founder’s Day Celebration
Dan Buchanan Contributor The 31st Annual Founder’s Day Celebration is just around the corner and will be held on Saturday, Oct. 15. For 31 years, the church has always looked for new…
Steve Tuten
Mr. Steve T. Tuten, age 90, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Monticello, Fla. He was born in Madison County on April 21, 1932. His parents were Alex Tuten and…
The Game of Life: College Edition Family game night
Over here in Pensacola, I have found several close friends that have become my family. The softball team as well as others from both UWF and Pensacola State College are people that…
Madison speaks: Some new and returning faces ahead on school board Based on results from Madison County Supervisor of Elections’ Office
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The citizens of Madison County let their voices be heard on Tuesday, Aug. 23, when the Florida mid-term primary election took place. A crowded field of candidates for the…
Burglary suspect apprehended after lengthy chase
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com According to a Madison Police Department (MPD) report, on Thursday, Aug. 18, the MPD, with the assistance of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), Madison Correctional Institute (MCI) Canine…
Cowboys plan to continue building on legacy
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The words are emblazoned on the wall of the training room on Boot Hill. “It ain’t easy to be a Cowboy.” The words serve as a warning and as…
Pinetta Elementary School has new principal
Leah Androski reporter2@greenepublishing.com Yolanda Davis is Pinetta Elementary School’s new principal for the 2022-2023 school year. Davis was working at Ken’s BBQ when Della Carroll approached her and told her Madison County…
NFC honors Bachelor of Science Degree Nursing Class of 2022
Allison Finley Contributor On Tuesday, July 26, North Florida College (NFC) held its traditional pinning ceremony for its Bachelor of Science Degree Nursing Class of 2022. Graduates made their way to the…
First Responder Spotlight: Meet FHP Trooper Craig Lents
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) Senior Trooper Craig Lents started his work in law enforcement at the Florida Department of Transportation (FDT) in the Office of Motor Carrier Compliance in…
Learning As I Go: Weary travelers
“No. It’s not okay.” “Well, why not?” “Because its crooked. We aren’t going to settle.” I cannot tell you how many times we’ve had this discussion while building our house. We easily…
FDOT pauses northern turnpike extension
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) announced recently that it was putting on hold the Northern Turnpike Extension Project as its Alternative Corridor Evaluation (ACE) Study had concluded with…
Florida’s minimum wage goes up to $11 hourly on Sept. 30
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com Florida’s minimum wage, which is currently $10 hourly, will automatically increase one dollar on Friday, Sept. 30, thanks to a constitutional amendment that voters approved in 2020. The new…
Ernest Pryor, Sr.
Mr. Ernest Pryor, Sr., age 100, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022, at his home in Pinetta, Fla. Mr. Pryor was born on Nov. 20, 1921 in Pinetta, Fla. to Mr. John…
Odessa Devane 1953 – 2022
Ms. Odessa Devane, 68, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in Jasper, Fla. Odessa was born Nov. 6, 1953, to Woodrow Wilson Devane and Carolyn June Napier…
Cowboys Gameday: A new era begins
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com When the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys enter the field on Friday night, Aug. 19, to take on the War Eagles of Wakulla High School, it will be…
Back to school: then and now
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com As kids all over the country are returning to school, many don’t know how good they have it. Today, most kids ride a bus to school or catch a…
Tant shows Madison County some love
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Aug. 2, State Representative Allison Tant held a special event at Four Freedoms Park, in Madison. Tant, whose opponent in the State House District Nine race has…
The good, the bad and the ugly: “Prey”
“Prey” was released on Friday, Aug. 5, and is the seventh installment in the Predator franchise. The film is a prequel to the other films, taking place in the Northern Great Plains…
Cowboy commits to Maryland
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboy senior Jonathan Akins had his choices on where to take his football skills to the next level. In the end, the 6′, 168-pound…