Category: Community News

Mickey Starling  reporter3@greenepublishing.com Gainesville native Eileen Herndon probably never saw herself living in Madison and, given her dislike for public speaking, joining Toastmasters wasn’t high on her wish list, either. After falling…

Katie Krell  editor@greenepublishing.com You can be miles away from where you live and still feel at home. Bill and Ann McLeod, of Madison, experienced this feeling on their trip to Scotland for…

Cheltsie Holbrook  cheltsie@greenepublishing.com Relay for Life Pageant Director Danyel Rucker turned lemons into lemonade after the annual Miss Relay for Life pageant was canceled due to COVID-19 this month.  The annual Miss…

Rick Patrick  rick@greenepublishing.com If your life seems to be dull and dreary because of the virus or any other reason, take a trip down Old County Camp Road, in Madison. There you…

John Willoughby  reporter2@greenepublishing.com It’s one of the oldest fraternities in Madison County and among the largest groups of men in the world. The current closure due to COVID-19 does not exclude the…

John Willoughby  reporter2@greenepublishing.com Things have changed for America over the last month, but for Ben Jones and Mossy Oak Properties Southern Land and Homes of Madison, it’s business as usual, at a…

John Willoughby  reporter2@greenepublishing.com Homegrown businesses are a staple in Madison County. Namely, small town stores and services owned and operated North Florida residents, who know their clients and customers who trust the…

John Willoughby  reporter2@greenepublishing.com Annually, residents of Madison flock to the centerpiece of Lake Frances on the fourth day of July to celebrate America’s independence. Bursts of gunpowder light up the night sky…

Mickey Starling  reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Kiwanis Club of Madison is a perfect fit for Lisa Burnham. About two years ago, Burnham was invited to speak to the organization on behalf of Saint Leo…

Mickey Starling  reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison native Gary Thigpen always had his head in the clouds. As a young boy, he was fascinated with meteorology. While some of his classmates were pulling frogs out…

Mickey Starling  reporter3@greenepublishing.com While many businesses have temporarily closed or reduced their hours, Grumpy’s Diner continues to serve their customers for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Grumpy’s is open Monday through Friday, from…

John Willoughby  reporter2@greenepublishing.com John Grogan, the author of Marley & Me, once wrote: “Such short little lives our pets have to spend with us, and they spend most of it waiting for…

Tri-County Electric Contributor Lineworkers serve on the frontlines of our nation’s energy needs, and on Saturday, April 18, 2020, Tri-County Electric Cooperative (TCEC), along with other electric utilities across the country, will…

Mickey Starling  reporter3@greenepublishing.com In a time when many hospitals are struggling to keep up with the demands placed on them during the current health crisis, a little love goes a long way…

John Willoughby  reporter2@greenepublishing.com If there’s anything anyone can say about the owners of Madison Ace Hardware, the McDonald family, it’s that their commitment to quality care and service is second to none….

Rick Patrick  rick@greenepublishing.com For Amanda Norris, owner of Daisy and Dukes Boutique, recent challenges have brought her back to a familiar way of operating. Before she opened her physical store in downtown…

Ashley Hunter  editor@greenepublishing.com Do you know a local healthcare professional? To help keep those who are fighting on the front lines of the United States coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis comfortable while they are…

John Willoughby  reporter2@greenepublishing.com For 13 years, North Florida Pharmacy hasn’t given up on their customers – and even in the face of an augmenting pandemic, their commitment remains steadfast. The rural-based pharmaceutical…

Rick Patrick  rick@greenepublishing.com Norris Cafe, located in downtown Madison, has been operating in their location since January of 2015, but the name has been on the door for many years. The current…

CLOSED: Madison County Schools (until April 15) Madison Public Library Greenville Public Library Lee Public Library Madison County Recreation Complex Cherry Lake Beach Boys and Girls Club of Tabula Rasa Treasures of…