Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The late Ina Thompson received much-deserved accolades from numerous speakers during a ceremony held at Lanier Park on Thursday, March 26. A bench was placed in the park to…
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Madison takes stand against student vaping: Law enforcement responds to growing concern
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com A rising concern over student vaping in Madison County is prompting action both inside schools and across the community, as district leaders and law enforcement work to address what…
Runaway juvenile still missing
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is still seeking a runaway juvenile who was last seen in the area of the Twin Oaks Youth Academy, in Greenville. Barack…
Saddle up for upcoming rodeo
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The much-anticipated North Florida Pro Rodeo is riding into Madison County on Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28. The event will take place at 1748 SE Dale Leslie…
Arrests made for tobacco sales to minors
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to information provided by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, an arrest was made on Tuesday, March 24, at the Pure Discount Store, located at 296 E. Base…
The weather is “Bright” in Downtown Madison
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com People everywhere now have a new, colorful way to keep up with the weather in Downtown Madison. A new and innovative Weatherstem monitoring station is now perched atop the…
Town of Greenville inching forward with grocery store
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Greenville Town Council on Monday, March 9, the council passed a pair of resolutions related to the long-awaited grocery store. In one resolution,…
Increased security planned at Cherry Lake
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, March 11, the commissioners approved the purchase of a new security camera system at Cherry…
Byron Poore achieves top ranking in quartet competition
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Byron Poore is well known for his ability to assist customers at Madison County Community Bank with financial planning. Though “crunching numbers” is his specialty, he had number one…
New system will cause minor delays at tax collector’s office
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison County Tax Collector Robin Hart is pleased to announce that her office is receiving an upgraded system from the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DMV), as part…
No tornado at James Madison
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The old adage about March coming in like a lion was certainly on display during the morning hours of Thursday, March 12. James Madison Preparatory High School (JMPHS) Principal…
Town of Greenville seeks additional funding for grocery store
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During a brief special meeting of the Greenville Town Council on Friday, Feb. 27, the council voted to approve a letter related to additional funding based on the Community…
Drive by shooting reported on Boundary Street
Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com According to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), on Tuesday, March 10, at approximately 2:52 p.m., deputies received a report of gunfire along Boundary Street east of Byrd Avenue….
Still no decision on Lee Elementary and Pinetta Elementary School properties
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During a special meeting of the Madison County District School Board on Monday, March 9, the board struck down a motion to list the now-vacant Lee Elementary School (LES)…
Firetruck crashes in Lee
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), on Monday, March 16, at 1:50 p.m. a Madison County Fire Rescue (MCFR) truck, driven by a 20-year-old…
The March/April Front Porch has arrived!
Emerald Greene news@greenepublishing.com It is with great pleasure that we announce the arrival of the Mar/Apr 2026 edition of The Front Porch magazine. The new issue has been mailed and subscribers should…
Madison speaks: City Commission welcomes new faces
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Just over 35 percent of City of Madison voters went to the polls on Tuesday, March 10 to cast their ballots for Madison City Commissioners. Every District but District…
The woman behind the Matilda Effect: Matilda Joslyn Gage and the fight for recognition
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com During Women’s History Month, many people reflect on the women who helped shape society through activism, science, literature and innovation. One woman whose influence continues to shape how historians…
City dedicates new Public Works building
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Jerome Wyche, former City Manager for the City of Madison, was honored recently by having the new Public Works Building named in his honor. During a special ceremony on…
School Board hears Madison County citizens
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It was anticipated to be a lively meeting of the Madison County District School Board on Monday, March 2. So much so that the meeting was moved into the…