Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison resident Thomas Chance graduated from Seminole County High School in 2021 before joining the Army National Guard in 2025. He completed basic training at Ft. Jackson, in South…
Help Kyle Sealey kick cancer
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison native Kyle Sealey was recently diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, which is an aggressive cancer requiring two years of treatment. Fundraisers are underway to help Kyle with the…
Cornerstone Cafe hosts Coffee with Vets
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenmepublishing.com Cornerstone Cafe was the location for Coffee with Vets, on Friday, April 24. Veterans Services Representatives Charlie Fulmer and Shalonda Francis, along with Madison County Memorial Hospital (MCMH) Executive…
Area teams battle it out in district semi-final
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Madison County High School (MCHS) was the site of the 2026 Rural Class District Five baseball tournament. On Wednesday, April 15, the Aucilla Christian Academy Warriors faced the Bobcats…
Four Warriors named to All-State teams
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Sunshine State Athletic Association (SSAA) recently announced their 2025-26 All-State football selections. Four Warriors from Aucilla Christian Academy Cooper Wiles were among those honored by the Association. Warrior…
Cowgirls win big on Senior Night
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In fitting fashion, a senior on the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls softball team hit a walk-off home run to finish the Cowgirls’ salute to the seniors on…
Way Back When
April 22, 1966 James McClung DuRant, a junior at Madison High School, has been nominated for the annual Achievement Awards Program, sponsored by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). For…
For what it’s Earth…
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com Every year, on April 22, people around the world celebrate Earth Day. Earth Day is an environmental movement that began in 1970. Americans were experiencing a huge boom in…
More than just scheduling: The many hats of an administrative professional
Danny Federico news@greenepublishing.com In the fast-paced world of modern offices, administrative professionals are often viewed as the ones who answer phones, schedule meetings and keep paperwork in order. However, today’s administrative staff…
Hollywood Glam Prom nights shine at JMPHS and MCHS
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Students at both James Madison Preparatory High School (JMPHS) and Madison County High School (MCHS) stepped into the spotlight this prom season, as each school celebrated with its own…
Interim Police Chief Chris Cooks is a familiar face
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Residents of the City of Madison need no introduction to Interim Police Chief Chris Cooks. He has been with the department since 2003. Over the years, Cooks has worked…
Countywide burn ban issues amid hazardous condition
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison County residents are being urged to take immediate precautions following the announcement of a countywide burn ban by Madison County Fire and Rescue (MCFR). The ban, which is…
JMPHS Marine Biology class explores costal life in Panacea
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Approximately 30 students from the James Madison Preparatory High School (JMPHS) marine biology class recently traded the classroom for the coast during an educational field trip to the Gulf…
Schedule set for Bible Reading in the Park
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…