Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Every day and night, emergency medical professionals stand ready to respond when people need help most. During Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, take time to recognize the dedication and…
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Meet Camryn Bass: Madison County High School Valedictorian
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The future for Madison County High School (MCHS) Class of 2026 Valedictorian Camryn Bass is certain to be full of possibilities and options. The National Honor Society President plans…
JMPHS announces Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com At James Madison Preparatory High School (JMPHS), academics and leadership have defined the Class of 2026, and leading that class are Valedictorian Judith Perez-Tavera and Salutatorian Skyler Rosado. Both…
Cowboys come up short in Region Tournament
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys varsity baseball season has come to a close with a pair of defeats from the Tigers of Union County High School on…
ACA announces junior varsity cheerleading squad
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) has announced the junior varsity cheerleading squad for the 2026-27 school year. The junior varsity squad consists of students from the sixth, seventh and eighth…
Find “More Good Days” during Mental Health Awareness Month
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Since 1949, Mental Health America (MHA) has recognized May as Mental Health Awareness Month. This was, and continues to be, an effort to bring awareness to the issue of…
A Women’s Pregnancy Center enjoys tea party
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On the eve of the running of the Kentucky Derby horse race, on Friday, May 1, A Women’s Pregnancy Center held their annual Tea Party Fundraiser at the Madison…
Department of Education clarifies religious policies in schools
Ady Hammock news@greenepublishing.com The Florida Department of Education’s (FDOE) Commissioner of Education, Anastasios Kamoutsas, sent out a letter on Tuesday, March 17 to parents of students regarding religion and prayer in public…
Come out and support the Class of 2026 in their Senior Parade
Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com The community is invited to come together in celebration of a major milestone as the Class of 2026 takes center stage during a special Senior Parade on Friday, May…
Madison County Property Appraiser’s Office receives high marks
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It was recently announced that the Madison County Property Appraiser’s Office has received a score of 93.33 on the 2025 Florida Department of Revenue Sales Qualification Study. The study…
Trees planted at Lee Fire Station
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In honor of Earth Day and Arbor Day, the members of the Nu Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and the Madison County Board of County…
Jail Report 4.30 – 5.6
April 30 David Bivens – Battery May 1 Terrance Wilson – Flee/elude police, excessive speeding in excess of the speed limit by 50 mph or more at 100 mph or more, resist…
The Bush Wealth Advantage: Summer travel plans and uncertain skies
For many investors, travel is an important part of how they spend time and money, especially in retirement. In 2026, however, planning a trip can feel more complicated. Conflicts, airspace closures, airport…
Wreath laying for Madison unsung heroes and honoring Katrina Aikens and her second grade class of 1996
Delores Jones, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Contributor The wreath laying for Madison heroes began on May 20, 1996, by the late Howell Waring. He gave birth to the idea and was…
Madison woman being nominated for Who’s Who
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The well-known publication “Who’s Who” shines a spotlight on various people who are making an impact in their communities. Many of those included are no strangers to the spotlight,…
Junior Auxiliary of Madison County attends annual Education Conference in Nashville
Kaitlyn Ortega Contributor Training provided by the nonprofit National Association of Junior Auxiliaries (NAJA) is helping members of the Junior Auxiliary of Madison County achieve excellence in hands-on community service. Eight members…
School District names Transportation Liaison
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County District School Board on Monday, May 4, the Board heard a recommendation from Madison County School Superintendent Dr. Karen Pickles to…
Madison Veterans participate in Honor Flight
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com For two Madison County Veterans, Saturday, April 18 was a day they will never forget. Roy “Rip” Prine and Cole New-Smail, both Vietnam Era Veterans, had the privilege…
Making a difference: Michael Creech
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Madison County Memorial Hospital Emergency Room/Operating Room Nurse Manager Michael Creech hasn’t spent his entire career as a nurse, but he has been in the medical field for close…