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…
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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…
Will the flamingo become Florida’s official state bird?
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com It’s always interesting to see what legislation lawmakers will propose during a legislative session. Currently, in the Agriculture, Conservation & Resiliency Subcommittee is House Bill 753, which seeks to…
NFLSS schedule announced
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Recently, the North Florida Livestock Show (NFLSS) released their show week line-up. The show will kick off on Monday, Feb. 19 with swine entries available from 8 a.m. until…
Down Home Days quickly approaching
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Down Home Days is just around the corner, slated for Saturday, April 20, and the Madison County Chamber of Commerce has rolled out the red carpet with a new…
BBQ Benefit held for Maria Gilbert
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com In August of this year, Madison County native, Maria Gilbert, soon after celebrating her 39th birthday, found herself in the hospital. During the week she was hospitalized, she received…
Madison County Teacher of the Year named
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Foundation for Excellence in Education, Inc., recently held their “Golden Apple Teacher Recognition Banquet” at Madison County High School, on Thursday, Feb. 1. During the banquet,…
Local golfer commits to LaGrange College
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Trey Galbraith, a member of the Class of 2024 at Lafayette High School (LHS), has made a verbal commitment to continue his golfing and academic career at LaGrange College,…
Sheriff Harper reports on busy year
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, Jan. 24, Madison County Sheriff David Harper reported on the activities of the Madison County…
Hurricane Idalia recovery programs for farmers launched
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson recently announced the launching of two new programs aimed at helping area farmers who were impacted by Hurricane Idalia. The programs carry with…