On the Tuesday, May 10 meeting of the Madison City Commission, City Manager Tim Bennett presented the commissioners with two options for local industrial truck drivers to park their big rigs overnight….
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Greenville puts wastewater treatment on hold
On Monday, May 9, the Greenville Town Council gathered in regular session. Up first on the agenda was citizen participation. A representative from the Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) informed the council that…
MPD thanks community for support during Williamson investigation
As the public is well aware, on April 17, a child abduction occurred in the city of Madison. First and foremost, the City of Madison Police Department (MPD) is thankful that the…
Commissioners vote to terminate contract; raise EMS pay rates
On Wednesday, May 11, the Madison County Commission reacted to the recent issues involving the Madison County Emergency Medical Service (EMS). Lisa Jordan, director of EMS, took to the podium to ask…
Madison man pleads guilty to sex trafficking
Joseph-Michael Elias McFarland, 22, of Madison, was arraigned by a federal grand jury in October of 2015, following an investigation which revealed that McFarland had knowingly enticed and engaged a minor under…
Sex offender fugitive found
Back on Jan. 7 of this year, Madison County Sheriff Ben Stewart originally reported that the Madison County Sheriff’s Office had received a warrant for the arrest of Kevin Cornelius Gardner, 52,…
MCHS Cowboys sign scholarships
Cowboys player Orient Livingston (front) is pictured while surrounded by his loved ones during a signing ceremony held on Friday, May 6. Livingston will be heading to Tucson Tech, a college located…
Tactical training facility discussed
The Madison County Commissioners called together a special meeting on Thursday, May 5 to negotiate a disagreement between two landowners in Madison County. Gary Dorris and Steven Williams both own property in…
Stamp Out Hunger is May 14
Every second Saturday in May, mail carriers in more than 10,000 cities and towns across the nation collect canned goods as part of the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger…
Bryan Williamson; the search for his abductor continues
In a little less than a week, it will be one month since the abduction of Bryan Williamson, a 7-year-old boy from Madison County. While Williamson was discovered 12 hours later on…
Son of Madison resident bikes across country; helps at-risk kids
Douglas “Doug” Craw, son of Margaret Throgmorton, who is a resident of Madison County and is involved in multiple community groups and services, has undertaken an unsupported biking trip across the U.S….
Phone scam resurfaces
Several months ago, we reported on a story where a local woman reported to Greene Publishing, Inc. that she was targeted by scammers using her own phone number. That’s right: when the call showed up…
Lee Town Council holds May meeting
It was a short agenda for the Lee Town Council members during their Tuesday, May 3 meeting. Beginning their meeting, the minutes from the April 5 meeting were adopted and with no…
Are you graduating? Send us your photo!
Greene Publishing, Inc. is currently working with Madison County High School, New Testament Christian School and Tudor Rose Photography to obtain pictures and names of all the students graduating from high school…
Beware of Facebook clothing ad scams
If you are an active user of Facebook, you may have seen the dozens of advertisements targeted at women that offer trendy seasonal clothing with promising deals such as $10 dresses, 50…
Four Cowboys sign scholarships
Four football players from Madison County High School (MCHS) signed off with their respective colleges during a signing session held on Thursday, April 21, in the MCHS cafeteria. Tony Wooten, Jr., son…
MCHS student competes in global science competition
Eric Rykard, a Madison County High School (MCHS) student has a talented career ahead of him as he has proven himself in another science competition. Previously, Rykard attended the Suwannee Valley Regional…
Cora Thigpen turns 106
Marcus Tullius Cicero said that old age is the crown of life, “Our play’s last act.” On Friday, April 29, Cora Newman Williams Thigpen turned 106 years old. A silver-haired titan of…
More than $400,000 recovered for Floridians in April
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services recovered more than $400,000 for Floridians during the month of April. The department recovered nearly $3 million for Florida consumers last year from moving…
Daylight Salon and Spa to hold chalk art contest
On Friday, May 6, Daylight Salon and Spa will be staying open late to provide some fun for the community. At 5:30 p.m., Range St. will be blocked off and there will…
