Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In honor of the nation’s 250th birthday, the Madison Lions Club is planning their annual God and Country Celebration. The fun kicks off on Saturday, July 4, at 6…
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Greg Vickers for Madison County Commission
Listen. Lead. Invest in Madison’s Future. “Will we shape growth, or will growth shape us?” Madison County has always been a place where neighbors help neighbors, where hard work matters, and where…
How will eliminating property taxes affect Madison County?
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Washington gives presentation on the County’s budgetary proces In an effort to keep Madison County citizens informed, Madison County Clerk of Courts and County Comptroller, Billy Washington, gave a…
Madison County funding requests survive the veto pen
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com When Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Florida’s budget into law on Monday, June 29, close to 18 pages of items were cut from the proposed budget. Significant to Madison County…
Popeyes closes its doors
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Popeyes Louisiana Chicken, the popular restaurant on Base Street, has announced the closing of their doors, effective at the end of the day on Monday, June 29. According to…
MCSO deputy injured in crash
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to a preliminary investigation report from the Florida Highway Patrol, a Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) deputy was seriously injured in a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 (I-10)….
Greene Publishing celebrates its Annual Media Awards
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com At the 2026 Florida Media Conference, on Friday, June 5, Greene Publishing, Inc. received many accolades for work during 2025 by the reporters, photographers and graphic designers who create…
City of Madison receives favorable audit
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com In what could only be described as a “love-fest,” the Madison City Commission met on Tuesday, June 9, enjoyed a long evening of congratulations and applause given for a…
Madison County native places second in piano competition
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com While others see Memorial Day Weekend as a time for outdoor grilling and the unofficial beginning of summer, Madison County native John Beggs has a different Memorial Day Weekend…
How are County services funded?
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In an effort to keep Madison County citizens informed, Madison County Clerk of Courts and County Comptroller Billy Washington gave a presentation on the County’s budgetary process. Washington gave…
Madison Police Department seeks public’s help in attempted burglary
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison Police Department (MPD) is asking for the community’s assistance following an attempted burglary at Studstill Lumber early Sunday morning. According to MPD officials, at approximately 2:30 a.m….
New principal confirmed at Madison County High School
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublshing.com During a special meeting of the Madison County District School Board on Wednesday, June 17, the board voted to confirm Peggy Hasty as the new principal at Madison County…
Town of Greenville seeking restitution from former Town Manager
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Before the meeting of the Greenville Town Council adjourned on Monday, June 15, Town Attorney John Reid spoke to the council members about the investigation of former Town Manager…
Divided school board decides fate of three teachers
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During a special meeting of the Madison County District School Board on Wednesday, June 17, the board decided on the personnel recommendations from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Karen Pickles….
BioActive Forages breaks ground
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The morning of Tuesday, June 16, was a memorable morning for Madison County, especially for Doug Brown and the rest of the Madison County Development Council (MCDC). This was…
Fundraising fishing tournament planned
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Local anglers have an opportunity to enjoy a morning of fishing on Cherry Lake and support a great cause on Saturday, June 20. Dubbed the “Bassin’ for Jeff Benefit…
Some officials reminded to remain “neutral”
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, June 10, Madison County Supervisor of Elections Heath Driggers reminded the commissioners that those serving…
Will the County assume fire services within the City?
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com A question on the minds of both City of Madison leaders and County leaders for months has now taken a more concrete form. That is, should the County…
County budget presentations planned
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The issue of county funding has become a topic of discussion since the Florida Legislature decided to put the question of property tax elimination in front of Florida voters…
Capt. Chris Cooks named Police Chief
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com In a surprise announcement, City Manager Stanford Amos promoted Capt. Chris Cooks as the City’s new police chief during the Tuesday, June 9 meeting of the Madison City Commission….