Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Monday, Jan. 8, at 6 p.m., the Madison County School Board held their final town hall meeting at Pinetta Elementary School (PES). Superintendent Shirley Joseph opened the meeting…
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Arctic cold blasts region
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com The frigid temperature that our area is experiencing is part of an arctic blast called a polar vortex that has reportedly broken records across the country. Meteorologists say the…
Who posted the incorrect information? Former town manager or town attorney?
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Greenville Town Council on Monday, Jan. 8, former Greenville Town Manager Lee Jones addressed the Greenville Town Council during public comments. During his…
Greenville man arrested for attempted second-degree murder with a firearm
MCSO Contributor Madison County Sheriff David Harper reports that on Saturday night, Jan. 13, at approximately 11:20 p.m. the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Communications Center received a 9-1-1 call from a…
Child social-media use targeted
Jim Saunders, News Service Florida Contributor In a priority of House Speaker Paul Renner, House and Senate Republicans have filed bills designed to prevent minors under age 16 from having social-media accounts….
U.S. Postal Service bumps prices
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com The United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced an update to their current prices, which is scheduled to take affect later this month. In October of 2023, the USPS…
Work begins on Madison County Courthouse
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Work has begun on the Madison County Courthouse to repair damage from Hurricane Idalia. According to Madison County Clerk of Court Billy Washington, the total cost for the repair…
Hoax bomb threat disrupts school day
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In the morning hours of Wednesday, Jan. 10, a bomb threat was received via email by seven school districts across the Big Bend area, including: Madison, Suwannee, Lafayette, Taylor,…
New alert system to help property owners
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It had become a common occurrence on the television airwaves to see some former crook talking about how easy it was for him to steal someone’s property through property…
Strong storm hits Madison County
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Jan. 9, Madison County was hit with a strong storm that prompted a tornado watch as a system ran through the county. The storm caused scattered power…
Statewide bomb threats made via email
Message from the Madison County School District Alert by Hill : There are emails being sent throughout the state to school districts indicating that there are bombs placed in schools. As a…
Florida gas prices up, national prices down
The News Service Florida Contributor Average prices at the pump in Florida rose 9 cents in the past week, while national prices dropped. The AAA auto club said the average price of…
Cowgirl record-setter honored
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Prior to the Madison County High School (MCHS) girls basketball game with Charlton High School on Thursday, Jan. 4, MCHS honored one of the best Cowgirls to ever shoot…
Bill would term limit county commissioners
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com County commissioners in Florida will be forced out of office after their second term, if a bill introduced in the House of Representatives for the next session is approved….
Bill would modify “stand your ground” law
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com A proposed bill working its way through the committee process for this legislative session aims to change the wording as it applies to the use of lethal force in…
Florida introduces new laws in 2024
Danny Federico news@greenepublishing.com As the clock struck midnight on Monday, Jan. 1, Florida ushered in several new laws aimed at enhancing public safety, improving the judicial system and promoting equal access for…
Clouds still surround Greenville’s millage rate and budget
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Although the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year budget and millage rate for the Town of Greenville was due at the end of September, the town still lagged behind in submitting accurate…
Second Annual Chili Cook-off and Brewfest planned
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com All area chili cooks and aficionados are reminded that the Second Annual Madison County Chili Cook-off and Brewfest is planned for Saturday, Feb. 10, from 1 p.m. until 7…
MCSO launches local charity
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Madison County Sheriff David Harper has announced the formulation of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Charity Fund. The fund is officially a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, meaning people can…
Florida has a new tax holiday
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com A new Florida sales tax holiday started on New Year’s Day and will continue until mid-January. Previously, Florida had only one sales tax holiday for back-to-school shopping. The following…
