Carole Mitchell, Greene Publishing, Inc. The Florida Department of Corrections along with local law enforcement agencies invited the community to a free jacket give away on Tuesday, Dec. 13 in Greenville’s Haffye…
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Holiday bake-off at Smith Mansion a success
Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo By Rick Patrick, December 18, 2016 The historic Smith Mansion was the site of the 2nd Annual Holiday Bake-off and Reception. Volunteers, judges and winners pictured on the…
County Commission honors Tim Sanders
Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo By Rick Patrick, December 14, 2016 At the Wednesday, Dec. 14 meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners, the commissioners honored retiring Madison County Clerk of…
Local and national dignitaries honor Tim Sanders
Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo By Emerald G. Parsons, December 16, 2016 Sanders’ family gathers around him and shows him much love and support during his retirement party. In the front row, from…
The history behind the candy cane
Jacob Bembry, Greene Publishing, Inc. Originally used as a device to keep children quiet and focused on the real meaning of Christmas, the candy cane is now a staple of the holiday…
Greenville Country Christmas bake-off winners chosen
Cheltsie Holbrook, Greene Publishing, Inc. The annual Greenville Country Christmas bake-off was held on Friday, Dec. 9 at 5 p.m. at the Greenville/Madison Multipurpose Center. Baked goods were required to be dropped…
Greenville Country Christmas announces art contest winners
Story Submitted The Greenville Country Christmas Committee invited Greenville Elementary School to participate in a school-wide art contest. All art work was placed on display at the American Legion office beside Haffye…
31st Annual Greenville Country Christmas a success
Story Submitted By Joe Reams, III Greenville’s 31st Annual Country Christmas last weekend was a great success. The parade line-up was excellent and big crowds filled Haffye Hayes Park. Vendors reported the…
Carlos Herd guest speaker at North Central Florida Regional Planning Council meeting
Photo Submitted The North Central Florida Regional Planning Council held a meeting on Thursday, Dec. 8 in Lake City. Pictured at the meeting, from left to right, are: Madison County Commissioner Rick…
Come enjoy Business After Hours with the Chamber Of Commerce
Emerald G. Parsons, Greene Publishing, Inc. The December 20th Business After Hours will be hosted by the Madison County Chamber of Commerce and held at the Four Freedoms Park Gazebo, in downtown…
Calling Florida’s top student chefs
Story Submitted Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam encourages innovative chefs in 9th through 12th grades to enter the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ “Fresh From Florida” Student Chef…
Firefighters raise funds for Christmas party
Emerald G. Parsons, Greene Publishing, Inc. Firefighters from the Cherry Lake and Lee Volunteer Fire Departments collected donations in Lee for the annual Children’s Christmas Party, to be held at the Lee…
Swing Bed program helps rehab patients
Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo By Rick Patrick December 7, 2016 Patients and staff at the Madison County Memorial Hospital enjoyed decorating Christmas cookies on Wednesday, Dec. 7. Pictured clockwise, from the left,…
Holiday bake-off coming to Smith Mansion
Story Submitted A special holiday tradition continues this year at the Smith Mansion in Madison! Chef Art Smith and the Board of Reunion, a 501c3 community enrichment educational program, invite you to participate in and…
NFCC Minority Success Program kick-off dinner
Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo By Carole Mitchell, December 1, 2016 The members of the NFCC MSP Advisory Team, from left to right, are: Taneeka Barfield, Shirley Mattair, Jim Rowe, Pastor Octavious Tookes,…
Light Up Madison a success
Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo By Cheltsie Holbrook, December 3, 2016 Becky’s Dance Steps Studio kicked off Light Up Madison on Saturday, Dec. 3 with a Christmas performance. Shown dancing to the song…
Greenville Country Christmas to host bake-off
Rick Patrick, Greene Publishing, Inc. Any and all area bakers are encouraged to show off their baking skills in the bake-off as part of the 31st Annual Greenville Country Christmas on Friday,…
Christmas light display set to delight thousands
Rick Patrick, Greene Publishing, Inc. Anyone in need of an early dose of Christmas spirit can simply drive about five miles north of the Madison city limits to the home of Bobby…
Tim Sanders named 2016 Grand Marshall of Greenville Country Christmas
Story Submitted Tim was born, raised and attended public schools in Madison. After receiving an A.A. Degree from North Florida Junior College, he went on to the University of Florida (UF) and…
31st Annual Greenville Country Christmas to be held
Story Submitted Come join the Town of Greenville as they celebrate the 31st annual Greenville Country Christmas on Friday, Dec. 9 and Saturday, Dec.10. The festivities begin Friday night at Haffye Hayes…