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Mary Madison shares tales from Suwannee River Junior College
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com Growing up during segregation, Mary Madison’s mother and grandmother told her that she needed an education to go anywhere. When she heard those words, she was a Monticello teen…
Cowgirls have tough start to season
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls softball teams started their 2026 season with a long road trip on Tuesday, Feb. 17, when they traveled to Jacksonville to face…
Mallory Collinsworth: Big dreams in a small package
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Perhaps Mallory Collinsworth, a junior at James Madison Preparatory High School (JMPHS) didn’t have competing for a state weightlifting title on her radar when the school year began. She…
Madison Creative Arts Academy holds Jr. BETA Club Induction
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, Jan. 29, the Junior Beta Club at Madison Creative Arts Academy (MCAA) held its induction ceremony. A total of nine students were inducted into the organization. Those…
MCHS FFA: Growing leaders beyond the field
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) Future Farmers of America (FFA) program is continuing a long tradition of developing leaders. According to MCHS FFA Advisor Kailee Jenkins, the MCHS…
Denim and Diamonds event held
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com For the Madison County Cattlemen’s Association and the Big Bend Cattlewomen, Saturday, Feb. 14 was much more than just Valentine’s Day. It was also the evening that they held…
Local veterinarian talks about ticks
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the monthly meeting of the 55-Plus Club on Wednesday, Feb. 11, Dr. John Lewis, from Madison Veterinary Clinic, spoke to those present about the risks associated with ticks….
Madison native seeks title of Ms. ABAC
Madison’s Stephanie Hasty (pictured in the back row, third from the right), is one of 24 contestants for the crown of Ms. ABAC in Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College’s 56th Annual Ms. ABAC…
Jail Report 2/12-2/19
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,…
The Bush Wealth Advantage:When changing jobs, rollovers bring benefits
For many individuals, changing jobs can be an exciting opportunity to advance their career or pursue new interests. However, it can also present a challenge when it comes to managing their retirement…
Murder charge results in prison sentence
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During felony court proceedings on Tuesday, Feb. 17, Detrone Middleton, 23, appeared before the Hon. Melissa Olin in the Madison County Courthouse. Middleton had been charged with second-degree murder…
Get ready for Down Home Days
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Madison’s biggest community celebration of the year will soon be here. The annual Down Home Days festival is scheduled to take place during the week leading up to Saturday,…
Deputy involved shooting in Madison County
Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com According to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), on Saturday, Feb. 21, at approximately 3:30 p.m., the MCSO received a mutual aid request for K-9 assistance from the Hamilton…
Madison County man in critical condition following self-inflicted gunshot
Jason Futch news@greenepublishing.com A Madison County man wanted in Suwannee County for child sex crimes is in critical condition following a standoff that led to the suspect firing a self-inflicted gunshot wound…
Lucía Andress captures the world on a colorful canvas
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Lucía Andress moved to Madison with her family 10 years ago, far from the hustle and bustle of her roots in Jacksonville, Fla. Andress is a 16 year-old homeschool…
Tri-County hosts annual Youth Tour in Tallahassee
Kaitlynn Culpepper Courtesy Tri-County Electric Cooperative (TCEC) sponsors several juniors from area high schools to attend the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour in Washington, DC each year. The Youth Tour is more than…
C&E Restaurant hosting men’s fellowship breakfast
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Madison Restoration Committee is sponsoring a men’s fellowship breakfast on Saturday, March 7, at 8.m. The event will be held at C&E Restaurant, located at 821 SW Martin…
Meet Dee Leslie: Making good times better
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Dee Leslie has been a realtor with Oaksfeather Realty since October of 2025, but she has been a realtor since obtaining her license in 2021. Originally from South Georgia,…
Earth Angels spotlight: Marlies Jones, serving God and the community
Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com For Marlies Jones, service isn’t a project. It’s a calling. Before founding Earth Angels in Madison County, Jones built a career rooting in structure and responsibility. “My background is…