Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Local rodeo fans received some good news during the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, Nov. 12. Greg Vickers and Byron Poore…
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Madison resident fatally struck in Quincy pedestrian crash
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com A Madison resident was fatally injured early Thursday morning in a tragic vehicle-pedestrian collision on West Jefferson street near South 11 Street, according to a report from the Florida…
Bill Briefing: Bill would make E-Verify a requirement for all businesses
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com bill recently introduced in the Florida House of Representatives would force every private business in the state – whether a small shop or a large chain-type facility – to…
Madison County leaders unite to support residents amid government shutdown
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com City of Madison, the Town of Lee and the Town of Greenville have issued a joint statement pledging support for residents affected by the ongoing government shutdown and the…
The Nov/Dec Front Porch magazine has arrived!
Emerald Greene Greene Publishing Inc. It is with great pleasure that we announce the arrival of the Nov/Dec 2025 edition of The Front Porch magazine. The new issue has been mailed and…
School District financial data presented
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County District School Board on Monday, Nov. 3, District Chief Financial Officer Walter Copeland presented a report of financial data. This report,…
Greenville receives $48,500 from FloridaCommerce
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com FloridaCommerce has announced the award of more than $1.5 million through the Community Planning Technical Assistance (CPTA) and Competitive Florida Partnership programs. The funding will support 26 Florida communities,…
What will happen to the Post Office painting?
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Anyone who’s been in the Madison County Post Office recently has likely noticed what appears to be construction taking place where a mural once hung on the wall….
New Greenville Town Council takes office
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, Nov. 6, three members of the Greenville Town Council were sworn in to begin their new term on the town’s governing body. Council Members Chiquila Pleas,…
School Board seeks legal remedy
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County District School Board on Monday, Nov. 3, the board was informed that North Florida Child Development (NFCD) had not vacated…
Could Madison County schools have electric buses?
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County District School Board on Monday, Nov. 3, the board members heard a presentation from Highland, a company that provides electric…
Madison County School Board reviews proposals for former school properties
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County School Board held a special workshop to review multiple proposals for the future use of the district’s school properties in Lee, Pinetta and Greenville. The discussion…
Fire contained to attic in Madison home
Madison County Fire and Rescue (MCFR) responded to a structure fire late Monday Nov. 2, at approximately 9 p.m. Heavy smoke was observed coming from the attic of a residence upon arrival….
Town of Lee approves partial plan for Edge of Town
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com An ongoing issue between the Town of Lee and the Edge of Town business took a small step forward during the regular meeting of the Lee Town Council…
Greenville speaks: Town Council to have familiar look
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Nov. 4, the citizens of the Town of Greenville had the opportunity to make their voices heard when they chose three members to serve on the…
Thanksgiving meal preps underway
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Timmy Dyke family and a host of faithful volunteers are hard at work preparing for the annual Thanksgiving meal giveaway at the Senior Citizens Center of Madison County….
Bill seeks to regulate high-speed electric bicycles
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com A bill filed in the Florida Legislature for the 2026 session would change the way that high-speed electric bicycles are regulated, posing potentially significant implications for both users and…
Bill seeks to make an exception to minimum wage law
Lazaro Aleman News@greenepublishing.com If at first you don’t succeed, try and try again, seems to be the motto among some legislators. A case in point is House Bill 221, which Republican Representative…
Madison County School District plans to take over Head Start
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County School District has responded to allegations made by North Florida Child Development (NFCD) over the board’s decision to no longer use NFCD for Head Start programs….
New bill aims to lower age for buying guns
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com A bill has been introduced in the Florida Legislature for the 2026 session that seeks to lower the minimum age for the purchase of firearms in the state. House…