Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Monday, March 11, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) sent out a notice that a juvenile, Gracie Brown, had been reported missing. The MCSO Facebook post stated she…
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Wild boars pose a problem in Florida
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com Many non-indigenous plants and animals brought to Florida in historic times or introduced via the exotic pet industry and international trade have since integrated into the wild and pose…
Getting to the heart
Mary Beth Schneider Contributor I should have died this past summer. Not the illness kind of death, but the drop-dead kind that makes everyone ask “What happened? She was so fit!” Thankfully,…
Blood drive taking place at park
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Big Red Bus will be on hand for blood donors on Saturday, March 9, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., during the Madison’s Local Market event at Four…
CPR and water safety training offered
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com They are useful skills everyone should have. They can also help save a life in the event of an emergency. They are cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and basic water safety…
Family First Wellness Clinic welcomes Tiffany Strickland
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Family First Wellness Clinic is proud to add Nurse Practitioner Tiffany Strickland to their staff of excellent healthcare providers. A Madison native, Strickland began her career as a Licensed…
Cowboys trounce Trojans
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Feb. 27, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys went on the road to Jasper to face the Trojans of Hamilton County High School on the baseball…
Local artist earns international recognition
Beverly Marshall Contributor International award winning artist and Madison resident Beverly Marshall has been accepted into the LightSpaceTime Gallery’s (LST) “Figurative” Art Exhibition that opened Friday, March 1. Marshall’s sculpture work has…
Get ready for the 4-H Forest Ecology Contest
Bea Coker news@greenepublishing.com Start preparing for the 2024 4-H Forest Ecology Contest, sponsored by UF/IFAS and Project Learning Tree. Participants in this contest will demonstrate their love for trees, insects, forest ecosystems,…
From the Sunny Side: Little things
I remember a recent word of advice given to me a while back that has turned out to be quite good. It isn’t anything monumental and it’s probably something many of you…
Reacting to how Jesus taught
Matthew records three reactions of the crowd as to how Jesus taught. They felt amazed, they witnessed how He taught with authority and they could see He taught differently than the scribes…
Passing Parade: Toby Keith, one gutsy country star
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist At the turn of the millennium, just after the Sept. 11 attacks, Toby Keith, who died last month, at 62, was recognized for his string of songs…
The Game of Life: College Edition – Rainy days
Since being in college and playing softball, our cherished “off days” have always had something in common: rain. No matter the time of year or if the days leading up to our…
County commissioners welcome new department directors
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, Feb. 28, the commissioners opened the meeting by welcoming two department heads. Tony Sessions will…
David Wheeler launches campaign for Property Appraiser
As I knock on doors, meet people at their places of business, and shake hands with friends old and new, I am reminded of just why I choose to live, work and…
Josie earns her certification
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com She has often been referred to as a “rock star” since she joined the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) team. She is “Josie,” a seven-month-old bloodhound who joined the…
District Spelling Bee winners announced
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Wednesday, Feb. 29, at 9 a.m., the District Spelling Bee was held at the Madison Extension Office. The best spellers from every school in Madison County, consisting of…
First Baptist Church of Madison hosts spring meeting
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, March 7, First Baptist Church of Madison will host the Middle Florida Baptist Association’s Spring Meeting. Starting at 5:30 p.m., there will be a fellowship meal. Then,…
Widows enjoy their special night
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Feb. 27, widows across Madison County gathered for the annual widows’ dinner at O’Neal’s Country Buffet, in Madison. Over thirty ladies were on hand to enjoy the…
MCHS holds poetry competition
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Madison County High School (MCHS) recently held a competition that had nothing to do with hitting a baseball or softball, or putting a basketball through a hoop or even…