Category: Community News

Cheltsie Holbrook, Greene Publishing, Inc. The annual Greenville Country Christmas bake-off was held on Friday, Dec. 9 at 5 p.m. at the Greenville/Madison Multipurpose Center. Baked goods were required to be dropped…

Story Submitted The Greenville Country Christmas Committee invited Greenville Elementary School to participate in a school-wide art contest. All art work was placed on display at the American Legion office beside Haffye…

Story Submitted By Joe Reams, III Greenville’s 31st Annual Country Christmas last weekend was a great success.  The parade line-up was excellent and big crowds filled Haffye Hayes Park.  Vendors reported the…

Photo Submitted The North Central Florida Regional Planning Council held a meeting on Thursday, Dec. 8 in Lake City. Pictured at the meeting, from left to right, are: Madison County Commissioner Rick…

Emerald G. Parsons, Greene Publishing, Inc. The December 20th  Business After Hours will be hosted by the Madison County Chamber of Commerce and held at the Four Freedoms Park Gazebo, in downtown…

Story Submitted Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam encourages innovative chefs in 9th through 12th grades to enter the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ “Fresh From Florida” Student Chef…

Emerald G. Parsons, Greene Publishing, Inc. Firefighters from the Cherry Lake and Lee Volunteer Fire Departments collected donations in Lee for the annual Children’s Christmas Party, to be held at the Lee…

Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo By Rick Patrick December 7, 2016 Patients and staff at the Madison County Memorial Hospital enjoyed decorating Christmas cookies on Wednesday, Dec. 7. Pictured clockwise, from the left,…

Story Submitted A special holiday tradition continues this year at the Smith Mansion in Madison! Chef Art Smith and the Board of Reunion, a 501c3 community enrichment educational program, invite you to participate in and…

Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo By Carole Mitchell, December 1, 2016 The members of the NFCC MSP Advisory Team, from left to right, are: Taneeka Barfield, Shirley Mattair, Jim Rowe, Pastor Octavious Tookes,…

Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo By Cheltsie Holbrook, December 3, 2016 Becky’s Dance Steps Studio kicked off Light Up Madison on Saturday, Dec. 3 with a Christmas performance. Shown dancing to the song…

Rick Patrick, Greene Publishing, Inc. Any and all area bakers are encouraged to show off their baking skills in the bake-off as part of the 31st Annual Greenville Country Christmas on Friday,…

Rick Patrick, Greene Publishing, Inc. Anyone in need of an early dose of Christmas spirit can simply drive about five miles north of the Madison city limits to the home of Bobby…

Story Submitted Tim was born, raised and attended public schools in Madison. After receiving an A.A. Degree from North Florida Junior College, he went on to the University of Florida (UF) and…

Story Submitted Come join the Town of Greenville as they celebrate the 31st annual Greenville Country Christmas on Friday, Dec. 9 and Saturday, Dec.10. The festivities begin Friday night at Haffye Hayes…

Kelly Greene, Greene Publishing, Inc. It is time to celebrate the retirement of Madison County’s Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Tim Sanders. His retirement is a huge milestone that should…

Ashley Hunter, Greene Publishing, Inc. Everyday, men and women across the United States pin badges to their uniforms and start their shifts at their stations. Whether they are employed in the sheriff’s…

Kelly Greene, Greene Publishing, Inc. On Sunday, Dec. 4, Pineland Missionary Baptist Church (PMBC), located at 205 SE Old County Camp Rd., in Madison, will be holding two services to celebrate their…

Photo Submitted On Monday, Nov. 14, at the regular meeting of the Madison Masonic Lodge No. 11 F. and A.M., Austin Odom of the Madison Lodge and Patrick Whitt of the Perry…