Madison County Memorial Hospital Courtesy Madison County Hospital Health System (MCHHS) has begun demolition of the former school building located on its campus, marking a pivotal milestone in the development of the…
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Former employee sues Town of Greenville
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Greenville Town Council on Monday, Dec. 15, Greenville Town Attorney John Reid informed the Town Council that former Greenville employee Julie Inglett…
School placed on cautionary lockdown
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to reports from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) and the Madison County District School Board, at 1:29 p.m., on Thursday, Dec. 18, Madison County Central School…
Payroll updates, property and staff recognition highlight school board meeting matters
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Payroll concerns, property transactions, legal uptakes and staff recognition were among the key topics discussed during a recent Madison County School Board meeting, which concluded with employee shoutouts ahead…
‘Tis the season to drive sober
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The holiday season brings a level of joy and celebration that is unmatched during the rest of the year. With that, it also has the potential to be…
Florida leads new wave of SNAP junk food restrictions in 2026
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com This year, Florida secured approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to restrict the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for certain “junk food” items beginning…
New state law removes commission from subdivision decisions
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com A new state law requires local governments to review and approve plats and replats administratively, largely removing from the equation the input of locally elected officials and citizens. Jefferson…
Sexual offender sentenced
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Nov. 25, Lindsay Akins, 58, of Madison, was in court before the Hon. Melissa Olin, in the Madison County Courthouse. He was facing a charge of failure…
Monticello man sentenced
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During felony court proceedings on Tuesday, Nov. 18, Jimmy Moore, 48, of Monticello, appeared in the Madison County Courthouse for sentencing. The case dates back to August of 2008,…
Local campground wins award
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Ragans Family Campground, in Madison, was recently recognized as the “Best of the Best Campground” by the national travel site RV Life. The recognition is part of an “industry-first…
County Road 255 to be memorialized
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, Dec. 10, the commissioners heard a presentation from a group of students from the “American…
Madison man killed in crash
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) on Friday, Dec. 12, at approximately 8:40 a.m., a single-car crash on Interstate 10 claimed the life of…
Commissioners expand Martin’s role at Madison Fire Department
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Madison City Commission met on Tuesday, Dec. 9, beginning by revising the consent agenda to include a discussion about former Madison Fire Chief Alfred Martin’s role as a…
Dennis Pitts prepares to take over as Madison County Building Official
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Monday, Dec. 15, the Madison County Building Department had a new face as the building official. Dennis Pitts began training to take the helm after serving with the…
Celebrate the season: Upcoming Madison Christmas events
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com The holiday season in Madison is shaping up to be full of festive cheer, family fun and opportunities to give back to the community. From creative crafts to dazzling…
New look for MCSO vehicles
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Following a trend from the previous year, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) has wrapped two more vehicles used by MCSO School Resource Officers. One vehicle, a Dodge Charger…
Proposed legislation seeks to correct problems created by Senate Bill 180
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com Two bills introduced in the Florida Legislature for the coming 2026 legislative session aim to correct some of the problems created by last year’s controversial law that prevents local…
Florida voters urged to update registration following new driver’s license changes
Bri Rodriguez news@greenepublishing.com Election officials across the state are encouraging Floridians to update their voter registration to ensure they can vote without difficulties. The fix is simple – voters just need to…
Greenville Christmas Festival set for this weekend
Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com The Town of Greenville is set to sparkle with Christmas spirit as the Greenville Christmas Festival returns on Saturday, Dec. 13, at Haffye Hayes Park, located on W U.S….
Three Cowboys sign on Early Signing Day
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com For most small rural high school football programs, such as Madison County High School (MCHS), if one athlete signs to play college football at the Division One level, that…