Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Since this story originally ran in November of 2022, these scammers have made their way back to Madison. “Regarding the many complaints received regarding the panhandling scam, those individuals…
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Lee Council considers gym repairs
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m., the Lee Town Council held their regular monthly meeting. Council members discussed the monthly charge of rent at the Business Complex…
Local teen life flighted after wreck
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday morning, Dec. 5, Madison resident Wyatt Bass was involved in a single vehicle wreck. Madison Fire Department (MFD) Chief Bruce Jordan drove up to the wreck and…
Voter registration signature ruling appealed
Jim Saunders, News Service Florida Contributor Four advocacy groups have gone to an appeals court after a federal judge rejected a lawsuit challenging a Florida requirement for “wet” signatures on voter-registration forms….
Let’s “Keep the Wreath Green,” Madison
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The City of Madison Fire Department is once again reminding Madison residents to be especially cautious this holiday season. As a way of reminding everyone about the increased danger…
Former Cowgirl moving up coaching ranks
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Former Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirl Brittany Hasty was recently named the Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Rhodes College, in Memphis, Tenn. Rhodes College is a private liberal…
Madison County school employees receive pleasant surprise
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Thanks to the efforts of the Madison County Foundation for Excellence in Education (MCFEE), Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Volunteer Florida Foundation, Madison County school employees will receive a…
Madison’s Local Market approaches
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Dec. 9, Madison’s Local Market is being held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This market marks a whole year of the Chamber holding Madison’s Local Market….
Holiday fun coming to Greenville
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Town of Greenville will be filled with the Christmas Spirit on Saturday, Dec. 9, when the Heart of Greenville sponsors “A Greenville Christmas.” The fun-filled family event will…
Read Local, Support Local: Support community journalism
Emerald Greene emerald@greenepublishing.com Local news plays a vital role in American civic life as a trusted source of critical information. It is a fact that local newspapers serve a vital role by…
K9 Miso: End of watch Saturday, Dec. 2
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Contributor K9 Miso was acquired in July of 2015 from Dooley County, Ga., where he served previously with another agency. Miso was assigned at the time to Sgt….
School board holds town hall meeting
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Monday, Nov. 27, the Madison County District School Board held the first of four town hall meetings, scheduled for the purpose of receiving community feedback on the state…
“Greater flexibility” considered in gator hunts
Jim Turner Contributor A limited number of alligator hunters could get special permits that would expand where they can hunt, under a proposal that state wildlife officials are considering. The Florida Fish…
Chamber holds fundraiser for Boyz to Kings
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Chamber of Commerce is supporting their 2022 Non-Profit of the Year, Boyz to Kings, Inc., by hosting a holiday fundraiser. Boyz to Kings recently won The…
Scholarships available for two local students
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Two scholarships are being awarded to local students. The scholarship recipients will be one male and one female current high school senior or 2023 graduate. The scholarships are being…
Maj. John Haynes passes away
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison County native and Jefferson County resident Maj. John Haynes passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 14, at the age of 93. His elite career in the United States Marine…
Cowgirl reaches milestone
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls varsity basketball game against the Lady Stallions of Providence School on Saturday, Nov. 25, Janiyah McKnight scored her 1,000th career point…
But who’s going to run the store?
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to many previous promises and predictions, the long-awaited grocery store in the Town of Greenville should have opened years ago. According to the latest projections, the store still…
DeSantis signs special session bills
Jim Turner and Ryan Bailey, News Service Florida Contributor On Monday, Nov. 20, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed four bills passed during a special legislative session, including measures to provide hurricane relief, bolster…
“Light Up Madison” set for Dec. 2
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Plans for “Light Up Madison” are well underway, with the big Christmas kick-off scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 2, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. The holiday favorite is sponsored…