Category: Community News

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…

Rick Patrick  rick@greenepublishing.com Allie Wilkerson, a sophomore at James Madison Preparatory High School, had never done a pageant before she entered the Miss Madison County pageant in February. In fact, she had…

John Willoughby  reporter2@greenepublishing.com The recent outbreak of COVID-19 (coronavirus) has put a halt to a number of activities in Madison. Schools have shut down until mid-April, libraries are closed until further notice…

John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com Monthly, The Alzheimer’s Project of Tallahassee visits Madison County for the purpose of conducting a dementia caregiver support group every Third Wednesday of the month. However, due to the…

Cheltsie Holbrook  cheltsie@greenepublishing.com Madison County gained new royalty on Saturday, Feb. 8, when the 2020 Miss Madison County Pageant was held. With this new royalty, came many job responsibilities for Madison’s newest…

Emerald G. Parsons  emerald@greenepublishing.com The 18th annual National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) Hunting Heritage Event, for the Madison County Chapter, is set for Saturday, March 21, at the Madison County Central School…

Emerald Greene Parsons  emerald@greenepublishing.com A very large crowd turned out for the Madison County Chamber of Commerce’s Texas Hold’Em Poker Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 1. All proceeds from the poker tournament benefited…