Story Submitted It might have been the hip music, humorous skits, or the delightful meal served by the Madison grass roots organization, “Boyz to Kings,” but on Saturday, July 29, at the…
Category: Community News
NFCC offers students and community opportunity of a lifetime
Nancy Taylor: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Monday, Aug. 21, the faculty members of the Science Department of North Florida Community College (NFCC) were tremendously excited to be able to witness the eclipse…
Local author shares her Madison County roots
Rick Patrick Greene Publishing, Inc. Sue Chamblin Frederick’s words paint a poignant picture drawn from the memories she has of her grandfather’s general store in Pinetta. These memories come to life in…
Schoelles and Associates Hosts Business After Hours
Emerald G. Parsons: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Aug. 15 Business After Hours was held last week at Schoelles and Associates, located at 439 SW Range Ave., in Madison. Friends, community leaders, business…
An evening of Americana music in downtown Madison
Story Submitted The Main Street Playhouse is proud to present “An Evening of Americana Music – a Journey Through American Songs” featuring local classical vocalists Drew Ladd and Christian Schmoe. The one…
Cowboys giving back to the community
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. If you spend any amount of time around Coach Mike Coe’s Cowboy football team, one of the first things you will notice is that character building is…
Food program coming to local seniors
Story Submitted A new food assistance program provides eligible senior citizens in Madison County with an opportunity to receive a free package of food each month. Each package contains about 30 pounds…
GM Truck Recall
Chris Jones: Greene Publishing, Inc General Motors (GM) has recalled nearly 800,000 trucks that reportedly have the potential to unexpectedly lose power steering. This sudden steering issue could cause some drivers to…
Explore a career in law enforcement
Chris Jones: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Madison Police Department (MPD) has an interesting program that allows youth, ages 14 to 21, to participate and obtain hands-on experience in the criminal justice system….
Summer Blast a success
Chris Jones: Greene Publishing, Inc. According to the Community Awareness Committee (CAC) President Eddie Ealy, the Summer Blast event, which was held on Saturday, Aug. 5, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.,…
Madison Vet nominated for Hall of Fame
Chris Jones: Greene Publishing, Inc. Madison County Veteran Bernard E. Wilson was one of many Florida veterans nominated to be inducted into the Veterans Hall of Fame. The seven-member council agreed to…
Engagement Announcement
Paul Kinsley of Cherry Lake and Emerald Greene Parsons of Madison, proudly announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter Brooke Ellen Kinsley to Clinton Michael Riley, son of Mike and…
Free hunter safety course coming to Madison
Story Submitted The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering a free traditional hunter safety course for Madison County. The class is Sept. 4, 5 and 6, from 7 p.m….
Senior Citizen’s Center increases services
Chris Jones: Green Publishing, Inc. America’s Second Harvest of the Big Bend is expanding in their attempt to meet the needs of the seniors in the Big Bend area. They are now delivering…
Dancing sisters bring home high awards
Chris Jones: Green Publishing, Inc. Siblings Savanna and Brittany Edwards could not attend the Platinum National Dance Competition in Panama City Beach with the rest of the dancers from Becky’s Dance Steps…
Crowds gather to receive free school supplies
Nancy Taylor: Greene Publishing, Inc The Florida Department of Health in Madison County and the Madison County Public Library partnered together to host the Back-to-School Bash on Wednesday, Aug. 2 from 10…
From priority mail to hitting the trail…
Chris Jones: Green Publishing, Inc. On Friday, July 28, the Post Office in Madison held an all-day retirement party for Sales and Service Associate Opal Strickland. Strickland started working for the United…
Boys and Girls Club helps kids reach potential
Savannah Reams: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Boys and Girls Club (BGC) of Tabula Rasa is an organization dedicated to serving the youth in our communities. Boys and Girls Club has a positive…
Madison County Memorial Hospital hosts Business After Hours
Emerald G. Parsons: Greene Publishing, Inc. The July 18 Business After Hours was held last week at the Madison County Memorial Hospital (MCMH), located at 224 NW Crane Ave., in Madison. Friends,…
33rd Annual Peanut Boil at Midway Church of God
Jacob Bembry: Greene Publishing, Inc. Midway Church of God will host its 33rd annual peanut boil and gospel sing this Saturday, Aug. 5, beginning at 5 p.m. Everyone can enjoy delicious boiled…