Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Before the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls made the short trip to Aucilla to face the Lafayette High School Lady Hornets for the Rural Class District Five Softball…
Help sought for Hanners family
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com For Luke Hanners, a former baseball player for the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys baseball team and member of the MCHS Class of 2024, Good Friday of this…
Several receive probation during felony court
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During felony court proceedings on Wednesday, April 16, a full slate of defendants appeared before the Hon. Mark Feagle. Many of the cases were given pre-trial dates and placed…
Learning As I Go: What if we are planted?
“The tiny seed knew that in order to grow it needed to be dropped in dirt, covered in darkness and struggle to reach the light.” -Sandra Kring. I’ve often heard it said…
National Security: VE Day
Today marks the 80th anniversary of the surrender of Nazi Germany to the Allies ending the War in Europe. Officially, Victory in Europe (VE) day is tomorrow because the Soviets insisted on…
A Mother’s Day tribute to my children’s stepmother
My children recently said goodbye to their stepmother, Debbie (Debora Demoruelle Hamilton), who passed away a few weeks ago. I thank God for Debbie. Many years ago, after my first marriage ended…
Jewell Benton Wimberly
Jewell Benton Wimberly passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at the age of 99. Born Sept. 23, 1925, Jewell was the beloved daughter of Charles Herbert Benton and Eula Lee…
Safety 1st car seats are recalled
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Safety 1st has recently recalled around 180,000 car seats due to a choking hazard. The recall states that, “…the headrest foam pad is not adequately secured for certain Safety…
Greyhound offers free ride home for runaway kids
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com In 2024, there were approximately 4.2 million youth 21 years old and younger who experienced homelessness in the U.S. Greyhound Lines, Inc., partners with the National Runaway Safeline and…
Singing his own song
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Being honest has a great deal of importance for Madison native and aspiring songwriter Cole Davis. That honesty is a driving force for Davis, who currently is making a…
Rotary Club hosts Prime Rib Dinner
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, April 24, the Madison Rotary Club held their annual Prime Rib Dinner at the Villa Maria Social Hall of St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church, in Madison. This…
Senior citizens center holds prime rib dinner fundraiser
Leah Androski’ reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison Senior Citizens Center is hosting a prime rib dinner fundraiser event to help support the Madison Senior Citizens Council. The prime rib dinner fundraiser event will be…
Laura’s Garden Notes: Gardening with one hand tied
“Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it or work around it.” –…
Encouraged to Endure
I have discovered that everything in life can teach us a lesson. The question is, are we willing to learn? For example, my son, Michael, decided on a career change and enrolled…
What to watch: House of David slingshots to the top
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com It is rare to have a secular streaming service provide quality biblical content, but Amazon Prime has succeeded with “House of David,” which began streaming in February. In just…
MCHS announces year-end events for seniors
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison County High School (MCHS) seniors may have completed most of their school work by now, but they have plenty of activities to keep them busy as graduation nears….
Homeschool group hosts spring formal/prom
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison homeschool group, Training Arrows, were invited to a Spring Formal/Prom hosted by Jefferson County Homeschool Association, Inc. The dance was held at the Monticello Opera House, in…
Invest in them the way they invest in you
Danny Federico news@greenepublishing.com Parents lay the ground work for their kids’ education by teaching them to walk, talk and successfully go to the bathroom on their own. However, in most cases, the…
Teacher spotlight: Sean Oliver
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com Sean Oliver was born in Tallahassee in 1990. He graduated from Madison County High School in 2008, then attended North Florida Community College, where he earned his Associate in…
ACA Lady Warriors softball seniors have their night
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, April 17, at 6 p.m. at the James McDaniel Softball Complex, Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) honored their two graduating seniors on the Lady Warriors softball team, Megan…