Katie Krell reporter2@greenepublishing.com Many kids dream of becoming an astronaut when they grow up. Students at Landmark Baptist Church had a little taste of space with this year’s “Cosmic Crusade” Vacation…
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Boyz to Kings receives $1,000 donation
TCC Contributor TCC, one of the nation’s largest Verizon authorized retailers, announces today it has donated $1,000 to Boyz to Kings in Madison, in celebration of its Madison store’s re-opening. The store…
School Board members attend FSBA conference
Katie Krell reporter2@greenepublishing.com Members of the Madison County School Board attended the Annual Summer Conference held by the Florida School Boards Association (FSBA) and the Florida Association of District School Superintendents…
Cowboys under construction during summer workouts
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Outside, underneath the cover of clouds, the air is thick with the heat and humidity of a late June morning. Inside, it is hot and almost stifling, despite the…
Bobbie Sue Odom Collins
Bobbie Sue Odom Collins, 83, passed away on June 26, 2021 in Valdosta, Ga. Bobbie was born Aug. 4, 1937 in Madison, Fla. to Sevier Odom and Olive Ethelle Phillips Odom. Mrs….
Randell Lewis Gaston
Mr. Randell Lewis Gaston, age 63, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Madison County Memorial Hospital in Madison, Fla. Randell was born Feb.18, 1958, to Michell and Sarah Gaston in Jacksonville,…
“The 50th Anniversary of the Hutto Pond Archaeological Excavations” excerpted from The Reticent Archaeologist Unleashed: The Memoirs of James Michael Wisenbaker – part 2
James Michael Wisenbaker Contributor This is the second article in a series taken from Wisenbaker’s memoirs about his time working on an archaeological dig at Hutto Pond, in Madison. Working and living…
We Pack & Mail hosts Business After Hours and grand opening
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, June 15, members of the community gathered at the monthly Business After Hours event, which was held in conjunction with the grand opening and ribbon cutting of…
From the sunny side: Independence Day
Some of you may remember last year around this time, I made mention of the need to declare a “new” Independence Day. Today, I feel the need to make that same call…
Please help clean up!
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Volunteers are needed to help clean up at the Old Madison Middle School, located on Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, in Madison. There are big Clean-up Days planned for…
Lake Francis pier closed
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Those who frequently visit Madison’s Lake Francis may have noticed the pier/dock is now closed until further notice. According to a press released issued by the City of Madison,…
FDLE releases annual crime report
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) recently released their annual crime report, breaking down crime rates across the state and in each county. This annual report compares statistics…
Schools face tight budgets
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County District School Board on Monday, June 21, Rose Raynak, the district’s financial officer gave her monthly report on the school district’s…
From the sunny side: Questions
I have heard it said that the biggest fool can ask more questions than the wisest man can answer. I have also heard the expression, “The only dumb question is the one…
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Fairness in Women’s Sports Act
Governor’s Press Office Contributor On June 1, Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 1028 creating the “Fairness in Women’s Sports Act” and preserving fair opportunities for female athletes to demonstrate their strength, skills,…
MCAA Beta participates in state convention
Katie Krell reporter2@greenepublishing.com The Madison Creative Arts Academy (MCAA) Junior Beta Club recently participated in the virtual State Beta Convention. The National Junior Beta Club is an organization for students in…
The pretty problem: Mimosa trees
Les Harrison Contributor With the onset of summer, the many trees and plants have already bloomed and are settling into the green background. An exception are the Mimosa trees, Albizia julibrissin, which…
“The 50th Anniversary of the Hutto Pond Archaeological Excavations” excerpted from The Reticent Archaeologist Unleashed: The Memoirs of James Michael Wisenbaker
James Michael Wisenbaker Contributor This is the first article in a series taken from Wisenbaker’s memoirs about archaeological digs at Hutto Pond. In the summer of 1971, the Division of Archives, History…
Rural Sheriffs hold meeting with Governor DeSantis
Sydney Holder news@greenepublishing.com Over rising concern regarding the methamphetamine epidemic, a coalition of 15 rural sheriffs from surrounding counties held a meeting with Governor Ron DeSantis on Thursday, May 27. The sheriffs…
Mickey’s media review: “The Chosen” hits the mark
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Having seen many Christian movies and documentaries, I consider myself hard to impress when it comes to this genre. To me, it seems that most Christian producers fall into…