Cheryl Smith reporter@greenepublishing.com The Annual Cattlemen’s Association Dinner, hosted jointly by Madison County Cattlemen and Big Bend Cattlewomen’s Association, was held at King’s Mill Cabin on Saturday, Feb. 11. The cold and…
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Johnson, Williamson crowned Miss and Teen Miss Madison County
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com The Miss Madison County and Baby to Junior Miss Madison County pageants were held this past Saturday, March 11, at the Van H. Priest Auditorium. The Baby to Tiny…
Chili Cook-Off and Brew Fest deemed a tasty success
Cheryl Smith reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Chamber of Commerce, along with Forgotten Coast K-9, held their first Chili Cook Off and Beer Fest at Lanier Field on Saturday, Feb. 18 from 1…
Clean up Madison County considered a success
Cheryl Smith reporter@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, March 4, over 100 volunteers donned gloves and safety vests to take part in the annual “Clean up Madison County” event. Afterward, the streets and roadways in…
Kiwanians rhyme just in time for Dr. Seuss’ birthday
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Madison Kiwanis Club started the month of March off with a flurry of activity, providing readers to all of the county’s elementary schools. The youngsters enjoyed the many…
Madison women and matters of the heart
Nancy Taylor Contributor On Thursday, Jan. 12, the Madison Garden Club and the Madison Woman’s Club joined together to remember club members who passed away in 2022. The Garden Club lost two…
Florida Huddle connects travel industry with North Florida
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com Efforts have been underway to boost local economies in North Florida by making it a destination for more tourists who visit the state. A group called Visit Natural North…
Dirty Pecan 2023 coming March 4
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com For those experienced bicyclists who love a good nature trail, the Dirty Pecan Gravel Ride is probably a familiar phrase that yields much excitement. For those outside of the…
MCAA FFA Chapter going strong
Natalie Mask, Chapter Recorder Contributor The Madison Creative Arts Academy (MCAA) FFA Chapter has had a busy, but rewarding, school year so far. We have 29 members in our chapter this year,…
American Legion Riders come together to help another
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Jan. 14, members of the American Legion Riders Chapter 224, from Cherry Lake, along with chapters from across North Central Florida, gathered for a fundraiser for a…
Fourth Annual Chick Chain coming up
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Madison County UF/IFAS Extension Agent Beth Moore recently announced that registration for the Fourth Annual Chick Chain 4-H project is now open to all 4-H members age five through…
Calling all chili cooks
Eva Stroud ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Feb. 18, from 1 to 7 p.m., a Chili Cook-Off & BrewFest will be hosted by Chris O’Brian of Forgotten Coast K9. The event will…
Congressman Dunn appointed to the China Select Committee
Leah Courtney Contributor Congressman Neal Dunn, M.D. (Florida-02) released a statement following his recent appointment to the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the US and the Chinese Communist Party,…
Be prepared for the 2023 tax filing season
Grace McAlister news@greenepublishing.com The 2023 tax filing season officially kicked off on Monday, Jan. 23, when the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) began accepting and processing federal tax returns for the 2022 tax…
Have you seen a bear around here?
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking the help of Florida citizens and outdoorsmen in estimating the range and population of the black bears in the…
Donate red clothes to Lake Park of Madison
Eva Stroud reporter@greenepublishing.com In January of 2022, Lake Park of Madison Nursing and Rehabilitation hosted a winter wonderland dance for their residents. Everyone loved the dance so much, they are still talking…
Reptile dysfunction
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com Wednesday, Dec. 21 marked the official start of winter, and it took no time at all for the temperature to plummet, dropping well into the low thirties and even…
Congratulations to Madison County’s Teachers of the Year
MCAA Teacher of the Year: Jessica Webb Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Jessica Webb is honored to have been selected as Madison Creative Arts Academy’s (MCAA) Teacher of the Year. She is in her…
MCHS Beta Club holds fundraiser
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Friday, Jan. 6, the Madison County High School(MCHS) Beta Club sold chicken and rice dinners on the Madison County Courthouse lawn. This was a fundraising effort for the…
Disney children’s clothes recalled for lead hazard
Lee Trawicknews@greenepublishing.com The Consumer Safety Products Commission(CSPC) has recalled nine different styles ofDisney’s Bentex children’s clothing sets, includingones with Mickey and Minnie Mouse. Accordingto the CSPC, the “textile ink painted on therecalled…