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,…
Category: Community News
The Bush Wealth Advantage: Empty nest? Time to revisit your financial plan
More than an emotional turning milestone, it can be a financial turning point The day children leave home is one that parents both anticipate and dread. After years of packed schedules, family…
Youngsters enjoy 4-H USA Camp
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Several youngsters enjoyed a fun and educational time during the recent 4-H USA Camp, held Monday, June 29, through Wednesday, July 1, at the Madison County Extension Office. The…
Summer fun continues at local libraries
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com This summer’s activities at the Greenville, Lee and Madison Public Libraries will continue through Saturday, July 18, with events for youngsters as well as adults. Greenville Public Library: •…
Greenville Fresh Farmer’s Market planned
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Saturday, July 18 will not be just any Farmer’s Market event in Greenville. In addition to an offering of fresh food from local providers, there will be a special…
Tri-County Electric Co-op to present Power Town
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com With the peak of the current hurricane season still on the horizon, and in an effort to stress the importance of safety around power lines, Tri-County Electric Cooperative will…
Lee American Legion Post 422 installs officers
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, June 25, the Howard C. Barker American Legion Post 422, in Lee, marked their one-year anniversary with an open house and the installation of officers for the…
American Legion Post to host Business After Hours
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Cherry Lake American Legion Post 224 will be hosting the Madison County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours on Tuesday, July 21, from 5 p.m. until 6:30 p.m….
Madison County Youth Bassmasters opens registration for 2026-27 fishing season
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Young anglers across Madison County are invited to cast a line this fall, as registration is now officially open for the Madison County Youth Bassmasters’ 2026-27 fishing season. The…
Two new state laws restrict local officials’ taxing ability
Lazaro Aleman reporter@greenepublishing.com Two property tax bills that legislators passed in the last special session and that Gov. Ron DeSantis recently signed into law will significantly impact local governments’ ability to raise…
Florida Spectrum Alert now in effect
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Though the Florida Spectrum Alert was established in 2025, it didn’t go into effect until Wednesday, July 1. The new alert is intended to enhance the safety and well-being…
Madison Kiwanis Club awards Tahj Dobson with Jumpstart Scholarship
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Tahj Dobson was the honored guest at the Madison Kiwanis Club on Thursday, July 9. Madison County Foundation for Excellence in Education President Tim Sanders introduced Dobson to the…
Boyz to Kings and Girlz to Queens nominated for Best of Florida
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com After being voted “Best of Florida” for three years in a row, the Boyz to Kings, Inc. (BTK) mentoring and dropout prevention organization has once again been nominated for…
Planning and Zoning Board approves proposed moratorium on large data centers
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During a meeting of the Madison County Planning and Zoning Board on Wednesday, July 1, the Board approved a temporary moratorium on large data centers. Madison County attorney Tom…
Billy Washington: A lifetime of service recognized with Clerk of the Year honor
Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com Long before he was balancing county budgets, safeguarding public records or representing Madison County on statewide committees, Billy Washington was simply a hometown kid growing up in a family…
Jail Report
June 26 Tracy Robinson – Probation violation Marc Jean-Louis – Excessive speeding in excess of the speed limit by 50 mph or more at 100 mph or more Donald Hannah – Driving…
The Bush Wealth Advantage: Your home is likely your biggest retirement asset
Stacy Bush Contributor For many Americans, especially those in their peak earning years, the home is not just a place to live – it’s the largest single asset in the retirement portfolio….
Community networking forum planned for Veterans
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Office of Veteran Services will be hosting a Community Networking Forum to address the issues of homelessness and stable housing for Veterans. This forum will feature…
Senior Center to host Bingo
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com There will be another evening of Bingo fun on Monday, July 20, at the Madison Senior Citizens Center, located at 1161 SW Harvey Greene Sr., in Madison. Everyone is…
Honoring National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com “Once my loved ones accepted the diagnosis, healing began for the entire family, but it took too long. It took years. Can’t we, as a nation, begin to speed…