John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. We all know someone who has done outstanding things for Madison County. Why not honor them with one of the most coveted awards in the area? With…
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NFCC presents Peter Pan and Friends on Ice – March 18 at Van H. Priest auditorium
Story Submitted The North Florida Community College (NFCC) Artist Series welcomes ice creative entertainment’s “Peter Pan and Friends on Ice” to the Van H. Priest Auditorium stage on Monday, March 18. This…
Meet your neighbor: John and Pat Haynes
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. Madison and Hamilton Counties have a variety of residents. Some have roots here that go back many generations, while others have recently discovered this gem we call…
Down Home Days parade applications available
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and we’re not talking about Christmas! The 38th annual Down Home Days festival and parade, which will be held…
Elizabeth Smart to speak at Valdosta banquet
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. At just 14 years old, Elizabeth Smart experienced what every mother or father fears – abduction. And after being held captive and subjected to abuse for nine…
Collis receives 60-year honor
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Every Master Mason considers it to be a great honor to receive recognition for the amount of good time (time of membership) within the Masonic lodge. Lloyd…
Coyotes – are they a problem?
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Coyotes, once a strictly-western species, have migrated eastward. The expansion of coyotes to northwestern Florida began in the 1970s and, today, they are considered to be a…
Bunting turns illness into strength
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. If you grew up with Madison native Jane Carole Bunting, you may recall a relatively shy young lady who was artful at avoiding much of the drama…
NFCC Hosts Open House and Free Application Day Saturday, March 2
ALL INVITED: Explore Programs, Tour Campus, Apply for Admission and Financial Aid NEW: Training and Employer Showcase with CareerSource North Florida and Area Employers Story Submitted North Florida Community College invites…
Join MCCS for Family Literacy Night
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. If your child is a student at Madison County Central School (MCCS) and is in the grades kindergarten through second, then you’re invited to MCCS’ Family Literacy…
Carl Joseph documentary film planned
Story Submitted After all these years, there could be a documentary about Madison’s Carl Joseph. Former ESPN writers and producers have a production company and Carl is their next project … but…
Big Bend Brew Fest slated for March 2
Savannah Reams: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Rotary Club of Perry is once again throwing Big Bend Brew Fest, an event that has become an all-time favorite among residents and visitors, alike. On…
Students come together to serve others
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. With all of the tension and difficulty facing the schools in Madison County these days, it was nice to find this ray of light shining brightly on…
Endowed with a gift: Deanna Wheeler and her master paint brush
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Self-educated and always looking for a spark of creativity, Pinetta resident Deanna Wheeler has devoted much of her retirement to her work as an artist, painting anything…
Junior Auxiliary presents father-daughter dance
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Dads, get your ties out and make sure your daughter has her tiara, because it’s time for the 10th annual Ties and Tiaras father-daughter dance, presented by…
Saint Leo accepting donations for Haiti
Savannah Reams: Greene Publishing, Inc. Saint Leo University’s Madison Education Center is currently accepting donations of clothing and shoes to send to Haiti. All items will be personally delivered to Haiti by…
Mullet tournament next weekend
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Madison Golf and Country Club is getting ready to host a mullet tournament, which will be held on Saturday, Feb. 23, with tee times at 9…
BCFCU to host Business After Hours
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Buckeye Community Federal Credit Union (BCFCU) will be hosting Business After Hours on Tuesday, Feb. 19, welcoming many Chamber members and their guests to their local bank….
Sail On: The Beach Boys tribute to show at NFCC Artist Series on Valentine’s Day
Story Submitted The North Florida Community College (NFCC) Artist Series has another exciting performance coming up on Thursday, Feb. 14 as part of its 2019 Artist Series. “Sail On: The Beach Boys…
Annual father-daughter dance this weekend
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Nu Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA) will present “A Ties and Tiaras Royal Evening,” an annual father-daughter dance, on Saturday, Feb….