John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Monday, Dec. 4, a Madison County resident received a call from a “company,” which remained unnamed during the call, who tried to sell the local citizen…
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Miss Madison County Pageant set for Feb. 3
Cheltsie Holbrook: Greene Publishing, Inc. Applications for the annual Miss Madison County Pageant are now available and plans for the 2018 pageant are underway. The Miss Madison County Pageants will be held…
COUNTY COMMISSION: County jail problems continue
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, Nov. 29, Madison County Sheriff Ben Stewart addressed the commissioners about on-going problems…
TOWN OF LEE: MCSO warns, “lock your vehicles”
Story Submitted A string of thefts have been taking place in the Town of Lee. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) warns residents to lock their vehicle doors, and do not leave…
SCHOOL BOARD: New busses planned
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. During a workshop meeting of the Madison County District School Board on Monday, Dec. 4, Chief Financial Officer Walter Copeland addressed the Board about the aging bus…
NATIONAL: The Holidays are here, where is your money going?
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Holiday season entails a time of love and giving. You always see Santa Claus at the front of Walmart ringing a bell for the Salvation Army,…
Write your letters to Santa
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. We are pleased to announce that it is time to submit Santa Letters again! Greene Publishing, Inc. is accepting letters to Santa until Wednesday, Dec. 13 for…
WRECK: Collision injures two
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, Nov. 30, Patrol Officer William Walker responded to a vehicular accident on East Base St., at approximately 11:43 a.m. According to a report by the…
SPORTS: Cowboys send off to Orlando
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Wednesday, Dec. 6 at 11 a.m., the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys will leave for what is hoped to be a history-making trip. The Cowboys…
LOCAL: Jury mishap subpoenas 45 citizens
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. A trial that has already been delayed twice was delayed again after a number of citizens did not show up for jury selection. On Tuesday, Oct. 31,…
LOCAL: Bernard Wilson inducted into hall of fame
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. The name of one of the 20 latest inductees into the Florida Veteran’s Hall of Fame is fondly familiar to Madison County residents. Hometown hero, Bernard E….
LOCAL: Subscription Package Deals are now available
Emerald G. Parsons: Greene Publishing, Inc. Greene Publishing, Inc. has embarked upon a new adventure. Beginning with today’s newspaper we are offering new package deals with each subscription that is purchased. We…
Education: MCHS student receives music scholarship
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. When the Madison County High School (MCHS) marching band went to St. Petersburg, Fl. for the Florida Class 1A Marching Band Championships on Saturday, Nov. 18, one…
Local: Light Up Madison this weekend
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Downtown Madison is getting ready to experience another fun-filled event. The Kiwanis Club of Madison is planning the 7th Annual Light Up Madison event for Saturday, Dec….
Sports: Staten to play in All-Star game
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Derrick Staten, Jr., the exciting star running back for the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys has recently received an invitation to play in the 63rd Annual…
Local: Crime is down in Madison County
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Wednesday, Nov. 22, counties in the state of Florida received the 2017 Semi-Annual Uniform Crime Report (UCR) from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). The UCR…
Funeral Arrangements for Sheriff David Hobbs
The funeral arrangements for Jefferson County Sheriff David Hobbs are as follows. The visitation will be held 5-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, at Beggs Funeral Home, 485 East Dogwood Street, Monticello, FL….
State: FDLE releases state crime rates
Story Submitted Crime continues to fall across the state of Florida, according to the 2017 Semi-Annual Uniform Crime Report (UCR). The report shows Florida’s crime volume dropped two percent or roughly 6,300 fewer…
Jefferson County: Sheriff David Hobbs passes away
Lazaro Aleman: Greene Publishing, Inc. Four-term Jefferson County Sheriff David Hobbs died at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital (TMH) on Monday afternoon, Sunday, Nov. 27. Hobbs, who was 58, had been battling cancer for…
Scam Alert: “Dealer Services”
Lynette Veit: Greene Publishing, Inc. Here we go again. The scammers have come up with another one. This time, whoever it is, is calling herself “Dealer Services.” Several local residents have gotten…