Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) varsity football team ended 2024 as not only the Rural Class State Champions, they are also ranked as one of the top teams…
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Eyes to the skies for a planetary parade
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com The year 2024 was full of significant celestial events, including a complete solar eclipse, several consecutive supermoons, meteor showers and multiple sightings of Aurora Borealis across half of the…
Madison County Sheriff’s Office enjoys busy holiday season
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com As everyone knows the primary function of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is helping to provide for the safety and security of Madison County citizens. That is a…
Cowboys and Warriors well-represented on All-Big Bend Team
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com When a team such as the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys football team wins a state championship, it’s no surprise that post-season honors would follow. When the Tallahassee…
Florida Medical Center nears completion
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The new North Florida Medical Center, located on E Base St., across the road from Trulieve, is almost ready for business. Barring unexpected weather delays, the facility should be…
Children’s Home Society names Senator Simon their legislator of the year
Tobey Gable Children’s Home Society of Florida Contributor The Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) proudly recognized Florida District 3 Senator Corey Simon as their 2024 Legislator of the Year for his…
Florida voters approve $1.9 billion in local tax increases
Florida TaxWatch Contributor On Thursday, Dec. 5, Florida TaxWatch released “2024 Florida Tax & Bond Referenda: Florida Voters Continue Their Generosity, Approving $1.9 Billion in Local Tax Increases and Almost $1.0 Billion…
Pair of Cowboys honored by Sports Illustrated
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The post season honors are stacking up for the Madison County High School (MCHS) football team. In addition to taking their seventh state title in school history, several individual…
Hurricane recovery help still available
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Strong Long Term Recovery Group reminds everyone that help is still available for assistance in various areas, from help with debris cleanup and tarping to temporary…
Retiring Road Department Director honored
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, Dec. 11, the commissioners recognized retiring Road Department Director Lonnie Thigpen for his 34 years of…
Madison County native and former judge honored
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, Dec. 11, the commissioners unanimously passed a proclamation honoring Judge Augustus D. Aikens, Jr. Aikens…
A New Year’s history lesson
Halie Wetherington news@greenepublishing.com Every year, celebration after celebration is thrown and even filmed in some areas for the excitement surrounding the coming of the new year. But when did these celebrations first…
Proposed bill would allow the open carry of firearms
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com As happens every year, legislators have already begun filing bills for the coming legislative session, even though it’s not set to begin until March 4, 2025. One of the…
What a year to watch the sky
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com Last year was full of significant astronomical events, and for those who enjoyed looking skyward in 2024, there will be plenty to enjoy in 2025. One of the most…
Josie helps save Christmas
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com What could have easily turned into a Christmas tragedy for one Madison County family was turned into a Christmas triumph, thanks to the persistence and nose of Josie, the…
Madison County Sheriff’s Office announces “Operation Get Home Safe”
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In an effort to keep impaired drivers off the road and to provide a safer New Year’s holiday, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) has announced they will again…
Cowboys honored by school board
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Prior to the opening of the meeting of the Madison County District School Board on Monday, Dec. 9, the school board honored the 2024 Rural Class Football State Champions,…
Legislative delegation meets
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Wednesday, Dec. 18, State Representative Allison Tant and State Senator Corey Simon met with Madison County officials and citizens in the Madison County Courthouse Annex. Such meetings are…
Florida TaxWatch analyzes decline of Florida’s citrus industry
Florida TaxWatch Contributor Florida TaxWatch released The Continuing Decline of Florida’s Citrus Industry. As of 2021, Florida’s citrus industry had an impact of $7 billion on the Florida economy and created employment…
A true Christmas story
Halie Wetherington news@greenepublishing.com “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor,…