Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, Jan. 22, the Madison Rotary Club held their annual chili fundraiser in the Villa Maria Social Hall of the St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church, in Madison. According…
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Florida hopes to make one of its laws a test case for U.S. Supreme Court (Law in question allows death penalty for rapists of minors under 12)
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com Beginning with a House bill that passed and was signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis in 2023, Florida has been angling to have the U.S. Supreme Court revisit…
Governor announces major rate relief due to insurance and tort reforms
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com Governor Ron DeSantis recently announced significant statewide insurance rate relief for Florida homeowners, saying that Citizens Property Insurance (CPI) policyholders statewide would see meaningful premium reductions beginning this spring…
Proposed legislation again aims at developing rural land
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com Two bills newly filed in the Florida Legislature for the coming 2026 session seek to sideline local governments and the public when it comes to growth management decisions affecting…
Outside firm hired for Greenville investigation
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During a special meeting of the Greenville Town Council on Monday, Jan. 26, the council addressed an issue that arose during a previous meeting. It was revealed that someone…
Vehicle GPS helps lead to drug bust
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to information provided by the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), on Wednesday, Jan. 21, at approximately 6:18 p.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from a car dealership. The vehicle…
Brrrrrrr! Madison hit with bitter cold weekend
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Over the weekend of Saturday, Jan. 31 through Sunday, Feb. 1, Madison was hit with unusually cold frigid temperatures. During the day on Saturday, Jan. 31, there were reports…
Firearm found in Pre-K students backpack Mother arrested
Madsion County District School Board Madison County Sheriff’s Office Contributor On the morning of Monday, Feb. 2, at approximately 11:20 a.m., a staff member at Madison County Central School (MCCS) discovered what…
January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month: Florida leaders urge awareness, action and community vigilance
Florida Alliance to End Human Trafficking Contributor January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a time to bring attention to a crime that often remains hidden while affecting communities across the state. Florida…
Duke Energy Foundation launches America250 grant opportunity for nonprofits in Florida
Duke Energy Foundation Contributor In honor of America’s upcoming 250th anniversary, the Duke Energy Foundation is inviting qualified nonprofits in Florida to apply for America250 grants, ranging from $5,000 to $20,000. The…
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Nu Omega Omega Chapter to host “Rhythm for Heart” line dance event
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com The Nu Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., is inviting the Madison County community to get moving for a good cause with “Rhythm for the Heart,”…
Former Madison Police Officer sentenced to 35 years in prison
Jason Futch news@greenepublishing.com Robert Lee Mincks was sentenced to 35 years in the Florida Department of Corrections following a plea agreement hearing on Wednesday, Jan. 28, at the Suwannee County Courthouse. Mincks…
Rotarians get update on Southern Scholarship Foundation
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular lunch meeting of the Madison Rotary Club on Wednesday, Jan. 28, the Rotarians heard a program presented by Dr. Shawn Woodin, President/CEO of the Southern Scholarship…
Bingo fundraiser planned
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Senior Citizens Center will be hosting a fun evening of Bingo and chili in an effort to support the Center and the work they do…
Still pedaling through challenges
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Many men in their 70s consider a walk around the block to be adequate exercise. However, Paul Webb, age 72, has decided instead, to ride a bicycle around…
Tax season opens Jan. 26: What filers need to know
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com With the start of a new year comes a new tax season. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that Monday, Jan. 26, is the opening date for the 2026…
Fletcher named District Teacher of the Year
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, Jan. 15, the Madison County Foundation for Excellence in Education, Inc. (MCFEE) held their annual Golden Apple Teacher Recognition Banquet. This was an opportunity to shine a…
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day observed
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Monday, Jan. 19, in the Madison County Courthouse, the Madison County Chapter of The Charmettes, Inc. and the Nu Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc….
Governor announces major rate relief due to insurance and tort reforms
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com Governor Ron DeSantis recently announced significant statewide insurance rate relief for Florida homeowners, saying that Citizens Property Insurance (CPI) policyholders statewide would see meaningful premium reductions beginning this spring…
The Bush Wealth Advantage: Affordability: The defining issue of the year and what it means for investors
Political campaigns often hinge on emotion as much as economic data, and this year’s elections underscored that dynamic. Across the country, candidates framed their message around a single, powerful theme: affordability. Voters…