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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…
Christmas at Smith Mansion this Sunday
Story Submitted Chef Art Smith and friends invite everyone to come to the beautiful Smith Mansion in Madison for the Third Annual Holiday Bake-off and reception on Sunday, Dec. 3, from 3…
WRECK: Three involved in roll-over
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Nov. 10, at approximately 4:30 p.m., a van traveling north on State Road 53 North, north of Duval Pond Curve, overturned when the driver attempted…
CRIME: Two arrested on possession of marijuana
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, Nov. 14, two out-of-state travelers were arrested on possession of marijuana during a regular traffic stop. According to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), Moises Juarez, 37,…
LOCAL: Mickey Starling joins Greene Publishing, Inc.
Emerald G. Parsons: Greene Publishing, Inc. Mickey Starling joined Greene Publishing, Inc. on Monday, Nov. 20, as a reporter. Mickey is a life-long resident of Madison County who has served as a…
City Commission: Street renamed in honor of Pete Mobley
Nancy Taylor: Greene Publishing, Inc. Commissioner Judy Townsend and local citizen Jesse Solomon originally presented a petition for the renaming SW First St. and SW Scruggs St. (which are separated only by…
Family burned out, donations needed
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. At approximately 1:51 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 20, Madison Fire Rescue (MFR) responded to a house fire at 117 SW Alma Lane, in Madison. MFR arrived at…