Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Every Memorial Day, Jarrett Pickels and his grandfather, Pat Lightcap, honor Colin P. Kelly Jr., who is buried at the Oak Ridge Cemetery, in Madison. Jarrett Pickels started placing…
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Lee Council holds second reading of noise ordinance
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com At the Lee Town Council regular meeting, on Tuesday, June 4, at 7 p.m., the public gathered for the second reading of the noise ordinance in Lee. The meeting…
Four Freedoms Monument anniversary celebration planned
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Just days after the D-Day invasion in France, in June of 1944, a momentous event took place in downtown Madison. It was the largest single-day gathering in Madison’s history….
Madison Babe Ruth 12U All-Stars dominate district tournament Headed to state
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Babe Ruth 12U All-Stars utilized hot bats and great defensive play to dominate the district tournament, in Live Oak, to win the district title and pave…
School District not in “financial distress” School consolidation workshop set for June 24
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County District School Board on Monday, June 3, it was brought to the board’s attention that a citizen had contacted the Florida…
Remember these important election dates
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com With the local, state and national political season hitting its stride, citizens are reminded of some important dates coming up. Those wishing to run for local office who have…
MCSO warns of scam alert
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Contributor Another scam has been reported in Madison County. The scammer has a Facebook page advertising rental properties. The scammer claims to be a private landlord, and has…
STAY INFORMED: Receive emergency updates with CodeRED
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com When preparing to face a crisis, every second counts. That is why it is so important that timely and effective emergency alerts reach everyone before the crisis does. Emergency…
Wild Adventures ticket scam puts readers’ information at risk
Kenzie James news@greenepublishing.com Greene Publishing, Inc., ECB Publishing, Inc., and the Riverbend News were recently notified of scams related to their Wild Adventures ticket giveaways. The newspapers post new giveaways every week…
Average teacher pay ranking in Florida drops to 50th
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The National Education Association (NEA) released new data showing that Florida ranks 50th for average teacher pay across the U.S. In 2023, Florida was ranked 48th. This year, Florida…
Madison Local Market approaches
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting Madison’s Local Market on Saturday, June 8, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. There will be craftsmen, farms, food and…
Town of Greenville rejects Pop’s Sanitation
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Greenville Town Council on Tuesday, May 28, the council considered a lease agreement with Pop’s Sanitation for the rent of close to 50…
School board approves school staffing plan
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com After nixing a previous plan, the Madison County District School Board has voted to accept a school level staffing allocation plan for the 2024-25 school year. Due to expected…
What is the fate of the Four Freedoms Monument?
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Over the last eighty years, it has become an iconic symbol of Madison. Dedicated in June of 1944, to the memory of Colin P. Kelly, Jr., the Four Freedoms…
City approves funding for pavement projects
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Madison City Commissioners opened their meeting on Tuesday, May 14 with a number of citizens’ comments and proposals. The naming of the new park, located on Boxwood Drive,…
Madison City Commissioner resigns
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Citing “unforeseen circumstances relating to [his] job and future needs of [his] family,” Madison City Commissioner Larry Olive has resigned from the Madison City Commission, effective Thursday, June 13….
Glenwood Forest and TABOK conflict continues
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, May 22, the commissioners received an update on the ongoing conflict between residents of Glenwood…
Hurricane season tax holiday planned
News Service of Florida Contributor Retailers hope Floridians will heed multiple forecasts that the upcoming hurricane season will be more active than normal. With the start of a 14-day sales tax “holiday”…
NOAA predicts super-active hurricane season
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its outlook last week for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season; not surprisingly, its prediction calls for above-normal activity, not unlike earlier…
Town of Lee holds first reading of noise ordinance
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, May 7, at 7 p.m., the Lee Town Council held their regular monthly meeting. The meeting began with public comments concerning noise issues. Mayor James Ruzicka set…