Category: Community News

Rick Patrick  rick@greenepublishing.com Fresh off their successful “God and Country” celebration, the Madison Lions Club has installed a new set of officers to help lead the local service club.  Tim Dunn will…

Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Five-year-old Alexis Kelley has developed a growing fascination and love for law enforcement and first responders. She has numerous police officer Barbies and G.I. Joes. She often rides with…

City of Madison  Contributor In a surprise announcement on Tuesday, May 18, the City of Madison will soon witness and welcome some much-needed growth. Mary Graham, the city’s community developer and planning…

Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Lance Thigpen is the 16-year-old son of Larry and Carolyn Thigpen. He is currently attending Madison County High School (MCHS) and is in his junior year. His instrument of…

Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com The recent Business After Hours event was held on Tuesday, April 20, at Mimosa Fashion Boutique, located at 114 SW Range Ave., in Madison. Attendees enjoyed mimosas, finger foods,…

Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com On Wednesday, April 21, at approximately 11 a.m., over 30 bikers arrived at American Legion Post 224, in Cherry Lake. The group was part of a ride raising awareness…

Madison Fire Department  Contributor The City of Madison has a 1926 American LaFrance fire truck that has been in Madison since it was purchased. This fire truck was originally built and purchased…

Refuge House, Inc Contributor Madison County is “Moving Forward Together” in supporting survivors of sexual violence. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and during this month, many community members and agencies have…

Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, April 8, at 8 a.m., deputies from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) and correctional staff and officers from the Florida Department of Corrections’ (FDOC) Madison Correctional…

Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, April 8, the monthly Woman’s Club meeting began as any other, with the Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of “God Bless America,” followed by the recitation…

Mickey Starling  reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, April 15, Madison County Sheriff David Harper was the guest speaker for the Madison Kiwanis Club. Harper began by saying how grateful and fortunate he was to…

Alyssa Ridenourreporter@greenepublishing.comOn Friday, April 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., North Florida College (NFC) hosted a community health event on the Madison courthouse lawn. The event featured several educational resources and…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…