Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com Florida’s recent “Halo Law” (SB 184 Impeding, Threatening, or Harassing First Responders) went into effect last year, changing how bystanders can legally observe and interact with working first responders….
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Late Madison City Commissioner Ina Thompson honored
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The late Ina Thompson received much-deserved accolades from numerous speakers during a ceremony held at Lanier Park on Thursday, March 26. A bench was placed in the park to…
Community Easter Egg Hunt set for April 5 at Four Freedoms Park
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Families across Madison County are invited to celebrate the Easter season at an upcoming Easter Egg Hunt hosted by IGFF and Cooda Tee’s on Sunday, April 5. The event…
Saddle up for upcoming rodeo
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The much-anticipated North Florida Pro Rodeo is riding into Madison County on Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28. The event will take place at 1748 SE Dale Leslie…
Support our seniors: Sustaining donors make a lasting impact in Madison
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison County residents now have the opportunity to support one of the communities most valued populations, it’s seniors. A new initiative by the Madison County Senior Center is encouraging…
Young hunters take aim during Youth Turkey Contest
Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com The outdoor spirit was on full display at Madison Pawn and Outdoors Youth Turkey Contest on Monday, March 16, where young hunters and their families gathered for an exciting…
Madison FFA Alumni hosts Squirrel Hunt
Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison Future Farmers of America (FFA) Alumni recently hosted a successful Squirrel Hunt on Saturday, March 7, bringing together teams, supporters and local businesses for the yearly tradition….
Way Back When
March 25, 1966 Miss Betty Sue Tuten will be married to Randall M. Buchanan June 18, in New Home Baptist Church. The bride-to-be, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Tuten, was…
Waiting for the rain
Rev. Cheryl Cruce Guest Columnist It was called the Sand Pond, a little place in the woods just south of town. During dry seasons, there was not a drop of water—only a…
Holy Week services scheduled
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Christian Ministerial Association continues their annual Holy Week services at Four Freedom Park, in Madison, beginning on Monday, March 30 through Friday, April 3. Services begin…
The Madison Passion Play takes the stage
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Madison Church of God’s annual Madison Passion Play returns to center stage on Friday, March 27, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Church members have been busy, preparing for months,…
Aucilla Christian Academy Lady Warriors winning despite youth
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The next years of the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) softball program look very promising, if the beginning of the 2026 season is any indication. The Lady Warriors won seven…
Cowgirls shut out Indians
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls continued their winning streak on Tuesday, March 17, when they traveled to Ft. White to face the Indians of Ft. White High…
Cowboys rout Raiders
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) varsity Cowboys baseball team had the luck of the Irish on their side when they hosted the Raiders of Rickards High School on…
Madison County Central School honors Eighth-grade Broncos
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Before their game with the Seminoles of Florida High Middle School on Thursday, March 12, the Madison County Central School (MCCS) Broncos baseball team paid tribute to three eighth-grade…
Madison County High School Valedictorian and Salutatorian announced
Madison County High School (MCHS) has announced the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the 2026 MCHS graduating class. The Valedictorian is Camryn Bass (left) and the Salutatrian is Collin Copeland (right). The 2026…
Home mortgage rates fluctuate
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to the Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) from the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac), the U.S. weekly mortgage rate average, as of Tuesday, March 17, was…
Jail Report 3/12 – 3/18
March 12 Davis Schwab – Out of state warrant/Outagamie County, Wis. Carney McCray – Probation violation Tatiana Carter – Probation violation March 13 Shelby Maxwell – Resist officer flee elude LEO with…
55-Plus Club ends season with Earth Angels
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the final luncheon meeting of the season for the 55-Plus Club on Wednesday, March 11, the club heard a presentation from Ruby Lamoureux, a volunteer with Earth Angels….
The Bush Wealth Advantage: Investing amid sticky but easing inflation
Inflation remains a defining variable for investors in early 2026. While price pressures have cooled from their 2022–2023 peaks, most forecasters expect inflation to remain above central bank targets, particularly in services…