Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Jan. 6, Randolph Aikens, 67, of Madison, had his day in court to answer to a violation of probation charge. According to court records, Aikens had been…
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Road paving plans discussed
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, Jan. 14, Public Works Director Jamie Willoughby spoke about a number of road projects. The…
Remembering 2025 in Madison County
January 2025 • In a primarily defensive contest, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls varsity basketball team had three players register double-doubles during their Tuesday, Jan. 7 home game against the…
National and world events from 2025
It was another busy year in terms of headlines in 2025. Here’s a look back on some of the major events that took place in the nation and around the world. January …
Big plans for former Greenville Elementary School site
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Greenville Town Council on Monday, Jan. 12, the council continued discussion on the contract between the town and the Madison County District School…
SRWMD issues water shortage advisory
SRWMD Contributor Following a year of below-average rainfall across North Florida that has affected rivers, springs and groundwater levels, the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) Governing Board issued a water shortage…
North Florida Livestock Show and Sale returns to Madison in February
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison will be once again filled with the sights and spirit of agriculture as the 2026 North Florida Livestock Show and Sale returns this February. A long-standing tradition in…
Madison County School Board meeting shows community concerns
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County School Board convened Monday evening, Jan. 12, for its regular January meeting, opening with prayer, remembrance and routine district business before shifting to a highly anticipated…
City applauds Hometown Outreach for community services
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Madison City Commission met on Tuesday, Jan. 13, with a light schedule. City Manager Stanford Amos paid tribute to Hometown Outreach, a local nonprofit organization that seeks to…
Cowgirl to fly with Eagles
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com For Madison County High School (MCHS) senior Logan Bass, a Bible verse that probably hits home these days is Isaiah 40:31, that states, “But those who hope in the…
Suspected mailbox bandits booked
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Contributor Madison County Sheriff David Harper reports that on Friday, Dec. 19, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) responded to a report of possible stolen mail and suspicious…
FDLE commemorates National AMBER Alert Awareness Day
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is commemorating National AMBER Alert Awareness Day by spotlighting the seven active AMBER Alerts in Florida. “When a child goes missing, it becomes an immediate…
City of Madison to hold elections
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The City of Madison will be holding elections for all five City Commission seats later this year. The qualifying period for anyone interested in running for a seat on…
Non-profit recognized by the Town of Lee
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Lee Town Council on Tuesday, Jan. 6, the Town Council voted unanimously to recognize My Shepherd’s Ranch, a local non-profit, that helps to…
What’s the update on the Winn-Dixie to Aldi transition?
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com In keeping with the acquisition of the Winn Dixie in Madison by the German-based Aldi and its planned conversion into Aldi, the official word is that the store at…
Local communities to receive help
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently announced that an additional $167.5 million will be awarded to several Florida communities affected by the hurricanes of recent years. A total of 34…
Morning wreck injures two
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), on the morning of Friday, Jan. 9, a head-on wreck on Colin Kelly Highway sent two people to the…
Madison County School District announces enhanced security
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Beginning on Tuesday, Dec. 16, Madison County schools now has enhanced security in place. The new CEIA Opengate security screening system is in place as an effort to keep…
Madison Winn Dixie to reopen as Aldi toward end of year
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com In keeping with the acquisition of the Winn Dixie in Madison by the German-based Aldi and its planned conversion into Aldi, the official word is that the store at…
Business Resource Fair coming to North Florida College
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison County residents working in a small business or contemplating the venture into entrepreneurship will have a golden opportunity to learn about business development resources and assistance on Friday,…