Laura’s Garden Notes Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. I traveled a lot over the summer to be with family and pretty much left my garden to the elements. The marigolds got gigantic,…
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Florida Lottery and FGCC encourage Floridians to play responsibly
Florida Gaming Control Commission Contributor During Responsible Gaming Education Month, the Florida Lottery and the Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) are partnering to promote informed play and encourage Floridians to make thoughtful…
55-Plus Club hears about Samaritan’s Purse
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the opening meeting of the 2026-2027 season, the 55-Plus Club heard an inspirational message from Mark Nelson, Regional Director for Samaritan’s Purse. Nelson spoke about the many…
Accessibility in emergencies: Florida’s silent 911 lifelines
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com Quick Facts: Florida’s text-to-911 The Golden Rule: Call if you can, text if you can’t. The Essential Info: Always send your exact address and the nature of the emergency…
Crisis helplines for veterans are available
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The free and confidential National Veterans Crisis Hotline can be reached 24/7, 365 days a year by: • Calling 988, then pressing 1 • Texting 838255 •…
Recycle responsibly for Recycling Awareness Week
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com Coming to our calendars soon is Recycling Awareness Week, a national week-long celebration that highlights and celebrates the importance, environmental and economic benefits of reducing waste and…
Scam alert-spot the signs and stop the swindle
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com As scamming becomes more and more prevalent in our everyday lives, the method of trickery becomes more sophisticated every day. There has been a new scam warning in Madison…
MCFR to take over MFD for fire rescue
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com At September’s monthly meeting of the Madison City Commission (held on Sept. 8, at City Hall, at 5:30 p.m.), the board voted unanimously to cease funding for the City…
Farm Bureau welcomes new agent
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Farm Bureau office has a new agent ready to serve your insurance needs. Hayden Hingson comes to Madison after working in the Perry office as a customer service…
Lions Club and Cucinella’s help collect glasses
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Since 1925, after Helen Keller challenged Lions International to become “knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness,” the service organization has taken on the task of…
Have coffee with a Vet
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com CareerSource North Florida and Madison Coffee Company will be hosting a “Coffee With a Vet” event on Friday, Sept. 11, from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m., at Madison…
Madison Lodge #11 to honor first responders through Steven M. Agner Award
Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison Masonic Lodge #11 is preparing to honor the men and women who serve the front lines of emergencies through the Steven M. Agner First Responder of the Year…
Alpha-gal support group to meet monthly in Branford
Danny Federico news@greenepublishing.com Individuals living with alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) will have an opportunity to connect with others facing similar challenges through a monthly support group at the Branford Public Library. The Alpha-Gal…
Help sought for fallen Cowboy’s infant child
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com One of the more heartbreaking aspects of the loss of Jamarion “Muscle” Benton, the young Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboy football player who was shot and killed just…
Kiwanis Club’s apple sale is ripe for the picking
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Kiwanis Club of Madison has begun their yearly fundraiser, featuring those delicious apples from Mercier Orchards, in Blue Ridge, Ga. There are three options to choose from: Fuji,…
Merv Mattair addresses Madison Kiwanis Club
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Madison Kiwanis Club met on Thursday, Aug. 27, hosting Boyz to Kings founder and CEO Merv Mattair. He spoke about the 24/7 Dad’s Program, offered through Healthy Start….
55-Plus Club to resume meetings
The monthly luncheon meetings of the 55-Plus Club will resume on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 12 p.m., at the Methodist Ministries Center, located at 135 NE Dill St., in Madison….
My Shepherd’s Ranch seeking donations
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com My Shepherd’s Ranch, in Lee, is partnering with Oak Grove Academy to assist youth under the supervision of the Department of Juvenile Justice to find a brighter future, one…
Kaysona Golden addresses Kiwanis Club
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Veterans Service Director Kaysona Golden was the guest speaker at the Madison Kiwanis Club on Thursday, Aug. 13. Golden spoke about a planned forum sponsored by Veterans Services. The…
Madison police officers participate in Resilence Training
Ady Kinsley news@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Aug. 4 and Thursday, Aug. 6, officers from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) and Madison Police Department (MPD) listened to a guest speaker during their monthly…