Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Town of Greenville will be filled with the Christmas Spirit on Saturday, Dec. 9, when the Heart of Greenville sponsors “A Greenville Christmas.” The fun-filled family event will…
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Emerald Greene emerald@greenepublishing.com Local news plays a vital role in American civic life as a trusted source of critical information. It is a fact that local newspapers serve a vital role by…
K9 Miso: End of watch Saturday, Dec. 2
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Contributor K9 Miso was acquired in July of 2015 from Dooley County, Ga., where he served previously with another agency. Miso was assigned at the time to Sgt….
School board holds town hall meeting
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Monday, Nov. 27, the Madison County District School Board held the first of four town hall meetings, scheduled for the purpose of receiving community feedback on the state…
“Greater flexibility” considered in gator hunts
Jim Turner Contributor A limited number of alligator hunters could get special permits that would expand where they can hunt, under a proposal that state wildlife officials are considering. The Florida Fish…
Chamber holds fundraiser for Boyz to Kings
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Chamber of Commerce is supporting their 2022 Non-Profit of the Year, Boyz to Kings, Inc., by hosting a holiday fundraiser. Boyz to Kings recently won The…
Scholarships available for two local students
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Two scholarships are being awarded to local students. The scholarship recipients will be one male and one female current high school senior or 2023 graduate. The scholarships are being…
Maj. John Haynes passes away
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison County native and Jefferson County resident Maj. John Haynes passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 14, at the age of 93. His elite career in the United States Marine…
Cowgirl reaches milestone
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls varsity basketball game against the Lady Stallions of Providence School on Saturday, Nov. 25, Janiyah McKnight scored her 1,000th career point…
But who’s going to run the store?
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to many previous promises and predictions, the long-awaited grocery store in the Town of Greenville should have opened years ago. According to the latest projections, the store still…
DeSantis signs special session bills
Jim Turner and Ryan Bailey, News Service Florida Contributor On Monday, Nov. 20, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed four bills passed during a special legislative session, including measures to provide hurricane relief, bolster…
“Light Up Madison” set for Dec. 2
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Plans for “Light Up Madison” are well underway, with the big Christmas kick-off scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 2, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. The holiday favorite is sponsored…
Sentinel Food Pantry holds ribbon cutting
Allison Finley Contributor On Monday, Nov. 20, North Florida College (NFC) celebrated an intimate Grand Opening for its Sentinel Food Pantry, located in the Student Center on the Madison campus. The event…
Town of Lee Christmas Lighting Contest approaches
Adyson Hammock news@greenepublishing.com The Town of Lee has scheduled this year’s Christmas Lighting Contest. Decorate your house with sparkly lights and decorations for a chance to win. Anyone on the Lee Utility…
Firefighters assist dog
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Nov. 14, firefighters from Madison County Fire Rescue (MCFR), the Madison Fire Department (MFD) and the Madison Volunteer Fire Department responded to a house fire on Jeanette…
Madison featured in “Best of Florida”
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Madison is well represented in the recent “Best of Florida” publication, presented by The Guide to Florida. Both Madison Therapy and Wellness and Boyz to Kings received top honors…
Feds back ruling on kids in nursing homes
Jim Saunders Contributor With a hearing slated in January, the Biden administration is urging a federal appeals court to uphold a ruling aimed at keeping Florida children with complex medical conditions out…
MCHS students receive prestigious recognition
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Two members of the Madison County High School Vaquero Guard were awarded some high honors this month. Flautist Layla Peavey and Tenor Saxophonist Abigail Saltares were accepted into the…
Madison’s Local Market approaches
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Dec. 9, there will be a Madison’s Local Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be craftsmen, farms, food trucks and many more vendors present….
Scam alert: Warrant scam returns
MCSO Contributor According to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), the “warrant scam” is circulating once again. Citizens are receiving phone calls from various numbers, from an individual identifying themselves as a…