Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison Rotary Club will once again be holding their annual Prime Rib Dinner on Thursday, Oct. 26. The dinners feature a lower price this year, but the great…
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Miss Tilly Thomas left a legacy of love
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com I met Miss Tilly Thomas in early 2018, shortly after joining Greene Publishing. It was the week of her birthday, and she requested a story be written to help…
Peanut T-shirt design contest for students announced
Adyson Hammock reporter@greenepublishing.com The Florida Peanut Federation (FPF) is holding a T-shirt design contest for Florida students grades K-12 to create a special shirt for 2024. The winner will receive a $250…
Heating things up in Perry, Fla. The Smokin’ in the Pines BBQ Festival is kicking off on the weekend of September 22 and 23 in Perry
Perry-Taylor Chamber of Commerce Contributor The most popular BBQ contest in the North Florida area is coming up soon: the Smokin’ in the Pines BBQ Festival. This event promises to be the…
MCMH offers mammograms for Breast Cancer Awareness
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Friday, Oct. 20, from 2 p.m. through 4:30 p.m., Madison County Memorial Hospital is offering mammograms. Madison County Memorial Hospital accepts Medicaid, Medicare and most other insurances. If…
Out-of-town angels arrive to serve
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com As Madison County residents stepped out of their homes (if they could) on Wednesday, Aug. 30, they discovered a new reality filled with fallen trees and no electricity. Devastation…
Dangers of dog parks
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com Many dog owners love spending time with their dog. This may include a good, lazy lounge on the couch or a rambunctious romp in the yard. It may also…
Hot Tamale spices up Ray Charles’ birthday celebration
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com For the third consecutive year, Hot Tamale and some of their musician friends will celebrate Ray Charles’ birthday at Haffye Hayes Park, in Greenville, on Saturday, Sept. 23, beginning…
What to do if your car is underwater
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com If you ever find yourself underwater in a car, do not panic. Instead, here are some tips that could save your life: • Do not waste your energy trying…
Learning to ride the right way
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com The chances of being in a motorcycle accident are approximately 1 in 100. With a whopping 8.6 million motorcycles registered in the United States, that makes for a significant…
The importance of leaving your Social Security card at home
Danny Federico news@greenepublishing.com In today’s digital age, safeguarding personal information has become more critical than ever. One key piece of sensitive information individuals possess is their Social Security card. While this card…
A cool salad for a hot summer supper
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com Leftover Pasta Salad Ingredients: 4 cups leftover cooked pasta 2 cups leftover cooked chicken, salmon or prepackaged “krab” 1 cup salad dressing of your choice 2 cups of chopped…
SRWMD’s Thomas inducted into conservation Hall of Fame
SRWMD Contributor Hugh Thomas, Executive Director of the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD), has been inducted into the National Association of Conservation Districts Southeast Region Conservation Hall of Fame. The Southeast…
Water management was the topic of Rotary meeting
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison Rotary Club on Wednesday, July 26, the club heard from representatives of the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD). Troy Roberts, Communication…
Webb addresses Madison Rotary Club
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Wednesday, Aug. 16, the Madison Rotary Club welcomed Genesis Timber President Matt Webb as their guest speaker. He highlighted many of the jobs created through the forestry industry,…
Early influences inspire local artist’s rise in the charts
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com By the time Madison native Jovonte Arnold was in elementary school, he knew music was going to play a major role in his life. It certainly helped that his…
Ceremony honoring Madison natives held
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In the spirit of the long-held military tradition to “leave no man behind,” a ceremony was held on Thursday, Aug. 3, to honor five Madison County natives who were…
Shelter and sandbag information
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com In response to the governor’s declaration, Jefferson County Emergency Management (JCEM) is making sandbags available for free to residents. Residents must bring shovels with them, but the sand and…
Tri-County celebrates 1,000th broadband connection
Tri-County Electric Cooperative Contributor In just over a year since we began work on our fiber-to-the-home broadband project, we are thrilled to announce we have connected more than 1,300 members to Connect…
T.E.A.M. Dad boosts confidence and skills in fathering
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com A free program for families in Jefferson, Madison and Taylor counties is available to help fathers and stepfathers increase their awareness and knowledge about what it takes to be…