Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Every spring, Madison County churches and volunteers come together to read the entire Bible aloud from Four Freedoms Park, in Madison. This year’s readings begin on Sunday, May 3,…
Celebrating leadership: National Principal Day honors the heart of schools
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Each year on May 1, schools across the nation recognize the dedication and leadership of principals in celebration of National Principal Day. Often working behind the scenes, principals play…
Spring Band Concert at MCCS
Christy Bass Adams Contributor On Friday, April 17, the Madison County Central School’s (MCCS) Band and chorus groups presented their spring concert. The program opened with the MCCS Chorus singing Israel Kamakawiwo’ole’s…
Madison 4-H hosts 35th Annual Ecology Day for local students
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County 4-H Extension recently welcomed local elementary students for its 35th Annual Ecology Day, held at North Florida College (NFC) and led by event coordinator Beth Moore….
District Governor-elect visits Madison Rotary Club
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com A very special guest of the Madison Rotary Club was on hand to speak to the club during their regular weekly meeting on Wednesday, April 8. Clayton Hicks, from…
Simple ways to help prevent child abuse
Danny Federico news@greenepublishing.com Experts say protecting children starts with everyday actions taken by members of the community. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “everyone has a role to…
Child Abuse Prevention Month: Protecting our children
Danny Federico news@greenepublishing.com April is recognized nationally as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Each year, the month is set aside as a time to raise awareness about child abuse and neglect, while also…
Jail Report 4.10 – 4.16
Greene Publishing, Inc. publishes the Jail Report each week based on information provided by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). It is the policy of Greene Publishing, Inc. to print each name,…
The Bush Wealth Advantage: Emergency funds & strategic debt management
Stacy Bush Strong emergency savings and thoughtful debt strategies are critical for staying secure and flexible through life’s changes. Financial security begins with two foundational habits: building emergency savings and managing debt…
New youth group begins in Greenville
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com There is a group of concerned citizens in Greenville who are starting a new outlet for the youth of Madison County. Five-8 Living Solutions is sponsoring the “Grow and…
Flat Bronx’s adventure connects Kansas dreams to hometown roots
Alicia Reeves Contributor What started as a simple school project turned into an unforgettable Florida adventure and a full-circle story of dreams, baseball and a little lesson learned the hard way. The…
JMPHS Launches “Outdoor May Madness” Fundraiser with 30 Prizes in 10 Days
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com James Madison Preparatory High School (JMPHS) is bringing excitement to the community this spring with its annual “2026 Outdoor May Madness” raffle, a 10-day fundraising event featuring 30 chances…
Woman’s Club enjoys Sheriff’s Office program
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the monthly meeting of the Madison Woman’s Club on Thursday, April 9, the club members enjoyed a special program presented by Madison County Sheriff David Harper and members…
FSYR to host free six-day sleep-away camp for youth
Ady Hammock news@greenepublishing.com Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches will be holding a free Summer Camp for youth in Gadsden, Leon, Wakulla, Jefferson, Madison, Hamilton, Taylor, Dixie, Lafayette and Suwannee Counties. This camp is…
First hurricane season forecast released
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com With the Atlantic hurricane season set to begin on Monday, June 1, meteorologists have begun making their seasonal predictions, with AccuWeather releasing the very first forecast. In its outlook,…
New bill signed by governor further erodes home rule
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law on Friday, March 27 House Bill 399, one of several bills in the recently concluded legislative session that aimed to further weaken home…
Tant bill closes elections qualification loophole
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com Florida House Representative Allison Tant, whose district encompasses Madison County, recently posted a “thank you” to Governor Ron DeSantis for his signing into law House Bill 91, which she…
Sign vandalism addressed
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Board of County Commissioners has released a statement addressing an issue that has become a point of concern for county officials. That is the theft and…
National Security: Nukes
Joe Boyles Guest Columnist For more than a month, our military has been pounding Iran to rob them of their ability to wage aggressive war against the US and our allies. They’ve…
Learning As I Go: The skunkiness won’t leave
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist I finished getting ready for the day, when a terrible smell drifted through the bathroom. What’s that odor? I know it…wait…SKUNK. I called for one of the…