Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Feb. 13, the Madison City Commission opened their monthly meeting with Boyz to Kings Executive Director Merv Mattair presenting the organization’s yearly awards. The young man receiving…
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Public Works facility nears completion
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison City Manager Jerome Wyche is pleased to report that construction on the new City of Madison Public Works facility is progressing nicely. Heating and air conditioning ducts are…
School district to hire consultant
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com With the possibility of restructuring the district’s schools looming, the Madison County School Board voted to obtain the services of James W. Brown, Jr. PhD, owner of PSTB Consulting….
New Madison County Jail Administrator introduced
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, Feb. 14, Madison County Sheriff David Harper introduced Maj. Beatrice Livingston as the new jail…
Greenville’s grocery store fate still uncertain: Town could be facing litigation from construction company
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Wednesday, Feb. 14, Greenville’s Interim Town Manager/CEO Ed Dean released a report on the progress of the long-awaited grocery store to be located in the town. The store…
Two arrested on burglary charges
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Contributor Madison County Sheriff David Harper reports that on Wednesday, Feb. 14, at 11:37 p.m. the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Communications Center received a 911 call from…
Bill would put more restrictions on dangerous dogs
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com A bill making its way through the current Florida legislative session seeks to impose additional regulations on owners of dangerous dogs. House Bill 873, also known as the “Pam…
Drug possession yields one and a half years
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com When Tyshira Davis, 28, of Lamont, Fla., had her day in court on Monday, Feb. 5, she probably did not receive the outcome for which she was hoping. She…
Are you a leap year baby?
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com 2024 is a leap year, which means it’s time for the rare few born on Feb. 29 to experience a real birthday. If you’re a leap year baby, Greene…
A lot is riding on the new wheels for Boyz to Kings
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com You may have seen a new vehicle on the roads of the Madison County area. Seeing a new vehicle may not seem like a big deal, but this vehicle…
Former Greenville Town Manager files complaint: Claims racial discrimination
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Greenville Town Council on Monday, Feb. 12, Greenville Town Attorney John Reid informed the council that former Town Manager Lee Jones has begun…
Listening to voices lands man in prison
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Monday, Feb. 5, Dustin Irvine, 38, of Lowndes County, Ga., appeared in felony court in the Madison County Courthouse before the Hon. Wesley Douglas. Irvine had been charged…
Bill would prohibit firing guns in residential areas
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com Celebrants who discharge firearms in residential areas during festive or other occasions will be prohibited from doing so in the future, should a proposed bill in the current legislative…
Road rage results in five-year sentence
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com After being found guilty of two crimes, Cagri Calisir, 24, of Madison, was sentenced to a total of five years in prison. Cagri had been charged in Feb. of…
Important information for the 2024 election
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com With a presidential general election now barely 10 months away, interest in the electoral process is beginning to perk up, heading to the grand finale of the general election…
Cowgirls take another District Championship
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Friday, Feb. 9, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls varsity basketball team chalked up their fifth straight district title when they defeated the Red Flashes of Hilliard…
Madison County Babe Ruth League registration is open
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The 2024 spring season registration is open for Madison County Babe Ruth baseball and softball leagues. The Madison County Babe Ruth League offers T-ball for ages four through six,…
Basford named Emergency Management Professional of the Year
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the annual meeting of the Florida Emergency Preparedness Association (FEPA) held Sunday, Jan. 28, through Friday, Feb 2, in Miramar Beach, Fla., Madison County Emergency Management Director Leigh…
Student threatens shooting at MCHS on social media
Adyson Hammock reporter@greenepublishing.com F.S. 985.04(2) that the name, photograph, address and crime or arrest report of a child taken into custody by a law enforcement officer for a violation of law which, if…
Italian Restaurant opening soon
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com There was sadness among the home folks when La Piazza Bella closed their doors several months ago. That sorrow is soon to fade as Mama’s Italian Family Restaurant, in…