Kathy Egan news@greenepublishing.com According to a recent Gallup poll (news.gallup.com), 57 percent of American adults say they don’t get enough sleep. For the first time ever, more than half of us admit…
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Amber Alerts: Do you pay attention?
Kathy Egan news@greenepublishing.com Amber Alerts work. On Aug. 3, 2025, a child was saved from an alleged kidnapper near the intersection of Flat Creek Rd. and Bonnie Hill Rd. in Gadsden County….
Madison’s legislative delegation to meet
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Madison County’s legislative delegation, consisting of Rep. Allison Tant and Sen. Corey Simon, will hold their annual delegation meeting on Monday, Sept. 8, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m.,…
Madison has a new World Series Champion
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Madison County native and former Major League Baseball star Lorenzo Cain isn’t the only local player who can claim a World Series championship. Although it may not be in…
River Task Force hears from City of Valdosta officials
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During a meeting held at Valdosta, Ga. City Hall, the Suwannee/Withlacoochee River Task Force, chaired by Madison County Commissioner Rick Davis, heard from officials from the City of Valdosta…
City manager finalists selected
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com S hortly after members of the Nu Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. successfully asked the Madison City Commission to name the new Public Works Facility…
MCSO announces “Failure to Appear” warrant scam
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Contributor Another scam attempt has been reported to be circulating in Madison County. The scammer calls and identifies themself as an employee of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office…
Recall: Celsius energy drink cans inadvertently filled with High Noon vodka seltzer
Kathy Egan news@greenepublishing.com The High Noon company has issued a recall because cans labeled as some Celsius Astro Vibe Sparkling Blue Razz energy drinks may actually contain High Noon Vodka Seltzer. The…
MCSO issues a text message scam alert
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Contributor Another scam attempt has been reported to be circulating in Madison County. The scammer sends a text message advising a charge has been made from the intended…
Rep. Allison Tant to hold Greenville office hours
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Staff from Rep. Allison Tant’s office will be on hand at Greenville Town Hall on Monday, Aug. 18, to speak with citizens about any concerns they may have regarding…
Greenville primary election approaching
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Greenville voters will have an opportunity to narrow down the field of candidates running for Seat Five on the Greenville Town Council. Currently, there are three candidates for the…
Nominations for the George Townsend Good Neighbor Award being accepted
Emerald Greene emerald@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Farm Bureau is once again accepting nominations for the George Townsend Good Neighbor Award. This award was named after Mr. George Townsend, who exemplified generosity and…
Madison resident publishes first book
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison resident Elizabeth “Lizz” Schmidt recently marked off a bucket list item: publishing her first book. Schmidt published a collection of poetry titled, “What Survived the Fire.” Her writing…
Pinetta woman arrested in Perry
Perry Newspapers Contributor At approximately 12 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 3, a Perry police officer, patrolling an area on Courtney Road, in Perry, Fla., observed a vehicle parked in an empty lot…
Best of Madison nominations open
Madison County Chamber of Commerce Contributor Madison County Chamber of Commerce announces the 2025 Best of Madison Awards Banquet & Made in Madison Auction. You’re invited to nominate, vote and celebrate our…
Madison Youth Soccer registration open
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Registration for the upcoming Madison Youth Soccer program is now open. Youngsters who are between the ages of three and 14 can be registered online at www.madisonyouthsoccer.org. The cost…
Madison youngster playing in Babe Ruth World Series
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com For Wiley Barfield, August of 2025 will be a month he will remember, possibly for the rest of his days. He is part of the Tallahassee/Leon 14U Babe Ruth…
Rules change for Boot Hill Friday Night Lights
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County District School Board on Monday, Aug. 4, the board decided to honor a request from Madison County High School (MCHS) Athletic…
Lee council discusses lease proposal with microschool
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Members of the Lee Town Council met for their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 5, at 7 p.m. Public comments started off with Heather Breckinridge raising concerns about people…
School Board hears proposals
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During a workshop meeting of the Madison County District School Board on Monday, Aug. 4, the Board heard proposals from various groups and individuals who have expressed interest in…