Category: Community News

Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com With hurricane season under way and more severe weather predicted, now is the time to be prepared. One crucial part of your preparedness should be signing up for CODE…

Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The disaster preparedness holiday is being held from Thursday, May 15, through Saturday, May 31, with a second holiday from Monday, June 2, through Sunday, June 15. Tax-free items…

Megan Winslow, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Contributor Given the damaging impacts of hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton last year, you may want to prepare your landscape and trees for the…

Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Sago palms, or also known as Cycas Revoluta, is an ornamental plant that is common in the Southern U.S. It is commonly used as a landscaping or indoor plant….

Florida Commerce Contributor FloridaCommerce launched the Broadband Grant Registration Portal to streamline the application process for future broadband grant programs. Connecting Florida’s small cities and rural communities to broadband internet through workforce…

Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Edge of Town, located at 8289 E U.S. Hwy. 90, in Lee, is holding a bingo night on Thursday, June 5, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. The…

Mickey Starling  reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, May 20, Madison County Fire Rescue (MCFR) hosted Business After Hours. Lt. Jason Matchett led visitors on a tour of their new ambulance and gave demonstrations on…

Greene Publishing, Inc. publishes the Jail Report each week based on information provided by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). It is the policy of Greene Publishing, Inc. to print each name,…

Heather Ainsley  news@greenepublishing.com One of the most difficult parts of running a non-profit animal rescue is witnessing the cruelty the animals endure. Many animals that enter rescue systems require significant veterinary intervention…

Implications of the U.S. Credit Rating Downgrade More of a signal about long-term fiscal challenges, not an immediate worry  The recent downgrade of U.S. sovereign debt by Moody’s marks a significant moment…

Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Edward Hutchinson began working for Gray Logging in July of 2006. It was a sweltering summer as he sat on a five-gallon bucket outside the cab of a loader…

United States Postal Service  Contributor With National Mailbox Improvement Week (Sunday, May 18, through Saturday, May 24), the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is encouraging customers to inspect, maintain and upgrade their mailboxes…

Greene Publishing, Inc. publishes the Jail Report each week based on information provided by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). It is the policy of Greene Publishing, Inc. to print each name,…

All gave some, some gave all Memorial Day comes every year.  Some people work that day, some relax at home, some do errands and chores and some do nothing at all.  Regardless…

Southern Regional Technical College  Contributor Recently, the administration at Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) recognized Miranda Brown, of Lee, for achieving the honor of Dean’s List for the spring 2025 term, which…

Cheltsie Holbrook  cheltsie@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, May 17, smiles and laughter filled the air on Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive in Madison. At 10 a.m., citizens stood on both sides of the street…

Rick Patrick  rick@greenepublishing.com  On Friday, May 16, many gathered in the Social Hall of St. James Missionary Baptist Church for the annual 20th of May Heritage Banquet. Many attended wearing their best…

Leah Androski  reporter@greenepublishing.com  The Nu Omega Omega Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. wrapped up the 20th of May celebrations with a laying of the wreath ceremony. Various members of…

Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com Monday, May 26, is an essential day in the United States. In fact, the last Monday of May is one of the most important days to the United States…

Rick Patrick  rick@greenepublishing.com Memorial Day is a day set aside to honor those who have fallen in defense of this country. There are many from Madison County who have made the ultimate…