60 years ago Oct. 28, 1966 Student body president Kelly Koon, left, officially welcomes Ibranim Alami of Jerusalem, Jordan, to the NFJC campus, where Alami enrolled as a student this fall. Madison…
Pine Grove Baptist pays tribute to Veterans
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com During Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church’s 170th Homecoming celebration, held on Sunday, Oct. 25, eight attending Veterans were honored throughout a patriotic-themed service. Former pastor, Joshua Wynn, was the…
The war was on when these birds of a feather flocked together
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Who doesn’t enjoy the occasional Liberty Mutual Insurance commercials that entertain and inform us during our favorite TV programming, especially when the dynamic duo of LiMu Emu and Doug…
New vehicle joining Madison County Fire Rescue fleet
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com A new vehicle will soon be joining the growing fleet of medical transport vehicles for Madison County Fire Rescue (MCFR). The newest vehicle is a Mobile Integrated Health…
County commissioners to hold a Flood Risk Review Meeting
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Board of County Commissioners has invited all Madison County residents and property owners to attend a Flood Risk Review Meeting on Thursday, Nov. 5. Interested participants…
Hunters are the heart of managing CWD in deer
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com Since its initial discovery in 1967, Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has become one of the most serious wildlife diseases facing state wildlife agencies and could decimate deer populations across…
Lee First Baptist Church celebrating Homecoming
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Lee First Baptist Church will be celebrating 122 years of ministry on Sunday, Nov. 8, beginning at 10:30 a.m. There will be no Sunday school classes. Special music for…
MCCS and MCHS present their school improvement plans to the school board
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com On Monday, Oct. 19, the Madison County School Board (MCSB) held their regular meeting at 210 NE Duval Ave., in Madison. Chair Carol Gibson was absent from the meeting,…
Lions Club holding fundraiser
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison Lions Club is currently holding their annual Boston Butt sale fundraiser. Pre-sale tickets are required and are available through Tuesday, Nov. 10. Tickets are $50 each….
Quilters sew up donations and holiday cheer
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com A group of local quilters, known as the “Pine Tree Quilters” have used their talents and skills to help others, namely local veterans, ahead of the holiday season….
County commissioners announce public fraud alert
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Board of County Commissioners posted an announcement to their Facebook warning the public about a scam involving individuals impersonating county employees and demanding a payment for…
Why “best-by” dates aren’t the best decider
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com Everyone is familiar with the “best by” dates that are displayed on food products’ labels. Less common, however, is an understanding of what these dates actually mean, their legal…
A rivalry renewed: Cowboys defeat Bulldogs
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Friday, Oct. 23, one of the classic rivalries in Big Bend football was renewed when the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys traveled to Dorsett Stadium, in…
Local Chapter of Ducks Unlimited celebrates another successful banquet
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com Ducks Unlimited (DU) is a 501-3(c) non-profit organization that was established in 1937 with a mission to conserve wetlands, grasslands and associated habitats to benefit waterfowl and other wildlife…
Best of the Best of Madison Awards
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com The Best of Madison Awards is an annual banquet and award event that celebrates the best of Madison County’s businesses, organizations, professionals and community leaders for their excellence in…
Leaves and Limestone: October is Native Plant Month
Leaves and Limestone October is Native Plant Month October is native plant month. Now is a wonderful time to get out and take a drive through the lovely countryside to admire the…
“Fall back” this weekend
Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed on Saturday, Oct. 31, marking the end of daylight savings time.
New faith-based movie hits theaters
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The latest film from the Kendrick Brothers has hit theaters. The film, “Flywheel: Ignition of the Soul,” is actually a retelling of a story that launched the Kendrick…
Breast Cancer Awareness event held
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, Oct. 22, the Florida Department of Health, along with other community partners, held an event to bring greater awareness to breast cancer. The event took place…
Warriors beat the Bulldogs in the volleyball Rural District Five Semifinal
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com The Aucilla Christian Academy Warriors played the Taylor County Bulldogs in the Florida High School Athletic Association’s Rural District Five Semifinal on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The Warriors repeatedly outmaneuvered…