Tyler Brinson Contributor Throughout the pandemic, our community has faced several challenges, suffered the loss of friends and family members and even faced some financial hardships. One day, I, Tyler Brinson of…
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Area vets honored at ball game
Rick Patrickrick@greenepublishing.com Maj. John Haynes, a U.S. Marine Corps vet and one of Florida’s most decorated veterans, was honored by the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) varsity baseball team before their game on…
Serving the community outside the line of duty: Chris Cooks
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Chris Cooks is a Lieutenant in the Madison Police Department who answered the call to serve in more ways than one. During his off time, he holds barbeque cookouts…
Enroll your child in an upcoming day camp!
Beth Moore Contributor It is that time of year again, where summer break is lurking just around the corner. What do you have planned for your child? Sitting at home, playing video…
Virtual Mobile Office Hours
The office of U.S. Senator Marco Rubio will host virtual Mobile Office Hours on Friday, April 9 from 10 AM – 12 PM EST to assist constituents with federal casework issues in…
Madison welcomes new fashion boutique: Mimosa
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Caelynn Suarez is the 12-year-old daughter of Frank and Christynn Suarez. While looking around in Daisy and Dukes, next to Norris Cafe, Caelynn became excited as she looked at…
Boyz to Kings volunteers awarded
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Every month, the parent volunteers in the Boyz to Kings program are awarded for their dedication to the group. However, they also receive annual awards, and recently, four adult…
We need a pretty face: local children featured
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com Want to see your children featured in our local paper? Well, you can! All children, brought by a parent or guardian, will be photographed for a feature to be…
Madison 4-H plants gardens at courthouse
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, March 9, the Madison 4-H Club planted flowers, greenery and trees in the plots outside of the Madison County Courthouse. The planting is already complete, and Madison…
“Born For This Purpose” book signing at Grumpy’s Diner
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Live Oak resident Joan Holmes-Radford has recently released her first book, which details her journey through grief after the sudden passing of her son, Barry Roberson. Radford will be…
Madison Woman’s Club Showers Local Pregnancy Center
Nancy Taylor Contributor Four leaf clovers were popping out all over during the Madison Woman’s Club March meeting. Following the club’s traditional opening with the Pledge of Allegiance, the singing of “God…
God’s warrior: Joan Holmes-Radford
Alyssa Ridenour: reporter@greenepublishing.com Joan Holmes-Radford of Live Oak, Fla. was born on Feb. 15, 1943, mere moments after Valentine’s Day. She is the daughter of Robert “Bob” and Elizabeth (Faulkner) Holmes. When…
Youth Culinary Club teaches kids kitchen skills
Alyssa Ridenour: reporter@greenepublishing.com The Youth Culinary Club is a club that is exclusive to 4-H members. It teaches the children basic culinary skills needed to cook safely. Recently, they have done less…
Rotary Club hosting chili fundraiser
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison Rotary Club will be hosting their annual Chili Dinner Fundraiser on Thursday, March 18, at the Villa Maria Social Hall of the St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church,…
Kiwanians give Dr. Suess books a look
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Throughout the month of February, Kiwanis members collected and distributed Dr. Suess books for all of their members who volunteered to read to children throughout the Madison County School…
Griffin releases inspiring book
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison County native Coddrick Griffin is happy to have written and published his first book, “24 in 60.” the book is a collection of 60 positive reflections on self…
Chamber celebrates the “Best of Madison”
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It wasn’t a traditional “banquet” for the Madison County Chamber of Commerce this year. That was to be expected as the area begins to make its way away from…
Big Bend Hospice salutes local volunteers
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Friday, Feb. 19, staff members and volunteers from Big Bend Hospice (BBH) gathered at Norris Cafe to present the “Heart of Hospice” award to a pair of local…
Answering the call to serve: Sheriff David Harper
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com “Leadership is an opportunity to serve. It is not a trumpet call to self-importance.” -J. Donald Walters David Harper has been married to his high school sweetheart, Jennifer Dickinson…
Bass Club meets, greets and eats
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Bass Club met for their annual meeting and awards ceremony on Sunday, Jan. 24. The club gives numerous members, who are passionate about fishing, the opportunity…