Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In an effort to help inform local voters of the importance of making their voices heard, the Nu Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. held an…
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Tax season arrives: Why hiring a professional may pay off
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com As tax filing season begins, many Americans are gathering documents and preparing for their federal income tax returns. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reminds taxpayers they are legally responsible…
FHP reminds drivers about Move Over Month
Florida Highway Patrol Contributor The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FDHSWV), and its division, the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), reminds drivers that January is Move Over Month. Under Florida…
Sex offender sentenced
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During felony court proceedings on Tuesday, Jan. 6, Bryce Swilley, 32, of Madison, appeared before the Hon. Melissa Olin to answer to several charges of failure to properly register…
Probation violation results in prison time
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Jan. 6, Randolph Aikens, 67, of Madison, had his day in court to answer to a violation of probation charge. According to court records, Aikens had been…
Road paving plans discussed
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, Jan. 14, Public Works Director Jamie Willoughby spoke about a number of road projects. The…
Remembering 2025 in Madison County
January 2025 • In a primarily defensive contest, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls varsity basketball team had three players register double-doubles during their Tuesday, Jan. 7 home game against the…
Big plans for former Greenville Elementary School site
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Greenville Town Council on Monday, Jan. 12, the council continued discussion on the contract between the town and the Madison County District School…
SRWMD issues water shortage advisory
SRWMD Contributor Following a year of below-average rainfall across North Florida that has affected rivers, springs and groundwater levels, the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) Governing Board issued a water shortage…
North Florida Livestock Show and Sale returns to Madison in February
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison will be once again filled with the sights and spirit of agriculture as the 2026 North Florida Livestock Show and Sale returns this February. A long-standing tradition in…
Madison County School Board meeting shows community concerns
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County School Board convened Monday evening, Jan. 12, for its regular January meeting, opening with prayer, remembrance and routine district business before shifting to a highly anticipated…
American Legion set to host fourth annual bike presentation
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com It’s time to rev up those engines once again as the American Legion hosts its fourth annual District three Riders Bike presentation. Starting at 12 p.m. on Saturday, Feb….
Junior Auxiliary set to host Father Daughter Dance
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Dance the night away at the Junior Auxiliary’s Father Daughter Dance on Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Madison Church of God, located on 711 NE Colin Kelly Hwy, in…
Stormwater Vulnerability set to host first public meeting
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Stormwater Vulnerability of Lee is set to host their first public meeting on Thursday, Jan. 22, at the Lee Town Hall, located at 286 NE Cd 255. The meeting…
Town of Lee Christmas Lighting Contest winners announced
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com A fun Christmas tradition for the Town of Lee is their annual Christmas Lighting Competition. This year’s winners were recently announced. First Place, with a prize of $50 was…
Meet your Town of Lee public servants
The Lee Town Council meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. to make decision on behalf of the Lee citizens. Pictured, from left to right are: Cindy Thomas,…
Cowgirls have rocky start to the new year
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The new year started on difficult ground for the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls varsity basketball team when they hosted the Trojans of Lincoln High School, from Tallahassee…
City applauds Hometown Outreach for community services
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Madison City Commission met on Tuesday, Jan. 13, with a light schedule. City Manager Stanford Amos paid tribute to Hometown Outreach, a local nonprofit organization that seeks to…