Category: Community News

Mickey Starling  reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Wednesday, May 17, the Madison Rotary Club opened with discussion about ongoing plans to establish an interactive club in the community. Primary goals for the club include teaching…

Halie Wetherington reporter@greenepublishing.com On Sunday, May 21, the courthouse lawn was home to various tents, tables and families who came out to support the Cotrell family. This Boston butt/raffle fundraiser was held…

Katie French  Contributor The Atlantic Hurricane Season is approaching, and the experiences of last year’s Hurricanes Ian and Nicole are still fresh in the minds of Floridians. DOH-Madison encourages residents to prepare…

Rick Patrick  rick@greenepublishing.com Hamby’s Fruits and Vegetables has moved to a new location in downtown Madison and with the move, owner Linda Hamby offers even more. Hamby’s still has a wide variety…

Millie Wesson-Marky  Contributor On Saturday, May 6, local life-long resident of Madison County, Bernice Bodenstein, thought she was just going to be taken out for an early birthday lunch with her niece…

Rick Patrick  rick@greenepublishing.com On Friday, May 19, the Madison County Recreation Association held their Heritage Banquet in conjunction with their annual 20th of May Celebration. The event was held at Divine Events,…

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.  Contributor Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Nu Omega Omega Chapter is dedicated to serving the local community and working with community members to provide programs and services…

Bruce Jordan, Madison Fire Department Chief  Contributor The Madison Fire Department is proud to announce that it has built a proper honor box to store flags.  A huge thank you to Spring…

Rick Patrick  rick@greenepublishing.com During the recent American Legion Riders Unity Ride, a group of motorcycle enthusiasts stopped in Madison on Wednesday, April 19, on their way from Pensacola, Fla. to Seminole, Fla….

Mickey Starling  reporter3@greenepublishing.com This year, Monday, May 29 is the date set for observing Memorial Day, a solemn observance recognizing the sacrifices of those who died in service to our country. Because…

Jerome Wyche City Manager Contributor After almost 34 years in what has been a stellar career in law enforcement and other associated avenues in related fields, Reggie Alexander, Chief of Police for…

Halie Wetherington reporter@greenepublishing.com Kynleigh Oliver, daughter of Sean Oliver and Kasey Oliver, is a kindergartener at Suwannee Pineview Elementary, and she enjoys the lessons she learns in school on a day-to-day basis….

Mickey Starling  reporter3@greenepublishing.com Perry native Mykayla Ware has always dreamed of being a police officer. Her respect for authority and love of helping others fueled her passion for the job throughout her…

Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison County Sheriff’s Office announced the dates for the 11th Annual Youth Adventure Camp. The camp will be held from Tuesday, June 27 through Thursday, June 29. The hours…

Dixie Phillips reporter@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday March 28, the James Madison Preparatory High School (JMPHS) Book Club took a field trip to downtown Madison, visiting Madison Books to purchase books for their library…

Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Maj. Epp Richardson, with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), has been recognized with Volunteer of the Year honors from the local mentoring program, Boyz to Kings (BTK). According…

Dixie Phillips reporter@greenepublishing.com Monday, May 8 through Tuesday, May 9 is internationally recognized as the Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation. These days are set apart as a time to reflect on the…

Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Jules Lopez, a Marine veteran of three and a half years from New England, was recently in town to meet a new friend and companion by the name of…

Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com When the Beta Club at James Madison Preparatory High School decided to make a donation, they proved that even pennies can add up. The club sponsored a “Pennies for…

Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Carin Daniels, with Schoelles and Associates has renewed a Down Home Days favorite, the Youth Art Contest. Youngsters age five through 18 were encouraged to submit their best original…