Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Madison City Commission met on Tuesday, Nov. 14, with a relatively short agenda. After the citizen’s participation portion of the meeting, the commissioners approved Resolution No. 2023-5, which…
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Burglary results in four-year sentence
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Monday, Nov. 20, Franklin McClamma, Jr., of Greenville, was sentenced to four years in the Department of Corrections, with 767 days credit for time served. He had his…
Greenville town manager fired
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During a contentious, three-hour-long meeting of the Greenville Town Council on Monday, Nov. 20, the council voted to terminate Lee Jones as the town’s manager. The decision came after…
Meth trafficker sentenced
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Monday, Nov. 20, in the Madison County Courthouse, Dean Joseph Forgione, of Madison, appeared in court on charges of trafficking methamphetamine. After being found guilty, Forgione was sentenced…
It’s that time again: Write your letters to Santa Claus
John Willoughby news@greenepublishing.com We are pleased to announce that the time to submit letters to Santa Claus is here once again! That’s right, jolly ole St. Nicholas is waiting to hear from…
Deadline for assistance is approaching
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) reminds everyone that the deadline to apply for a disaster loan is Wednesday, Nov. 29. This includes businesses of all sizes, private non-profit…
Greenville meeting delayed
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Once everyone arrived at the Greenville Community Center for the regular monthly meeting of the Greenville Town Council on Monday, Nov. 13, those prepared for the meeting were informed…
MCCS Broncos have a memorable season
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Central School (MCCS) Broncos football team had one of the best seasons in many years this year, topping it off with a conference Co-Championship. Despite facing…
Multiple charges result in two-year prison sentence
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com Calvin Dennis Scott of Greenville, Fla., received judgement in three criminal cases on Monday, Oct. 9. Scott had been charged on Dec. 9, 2020, with DUI, Leaving the Scene…
Madison native seeking help
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In October of 2022, Madison native Jamie Hurst, 42, of Pinetta, sought medical help for what he thought was a routine infection. That infection led to an ordeal in…
New leadership takes office in Greenville
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, Nov. 9, two days after the election for four seats on the Greenville Town Council, the town ushered in new leadership. During a special swearing in ceremony…
Gracie Jenkins recognized as NFC student of the month
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The North Florida College (NFC) Office of Dual Enrollment features a Student of the Month during NFC’s spring and fall terms to bring attention to the outstanding students in…
Blown tire causes crash
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com According to a Florida highway Patrol (FHP) report, on Friday, Nov. 3, at 6:04 p.m., a Chevrolet pickup was traveling east on U.S. Highway 90, near NE Mace Way,…
Standoff ends in shooting
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Nov. 14, at approximately 2 p.m., deputies from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) responded to an incident in Pinetta. According to information posted by the MCSO…
State defends higher pot license fee
Dara Kem, News Service Florida Contributor A formula used to set a $1.33 million price-tag for medical-marijuana license renewals properly carries out state lawmakers’ policy choices, Florida health officials argued as they…
Hurricane, home improvement aid teed up
Jim Turner, News Service Florida Contributor Florida lawmakers will soon take up proposals that would boost assistance after Hurricane Idalia and provide money to ease a backlog of residents seeking to lower…
Lee Council holds meeting
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m., the Town of Lee held their regular town council meeting. The Lee council members discussed when to hold the judging for the…
Do you have unclaimed property?
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com Life is busy. We all have a lot going on, and it can be hard to keep track of things. Sometimes we cut ties, move cities and quit jobs…
Madison County FFA is named a two-star national chapter
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Wednesday through Saturday, Nov. 1-4, the Madison County Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter was recognized in the 2023 National Chapter Award Program from the National FFA Organization….
House passes Iran sanction changes
News Service Florida Contributor On Tuesday, Nov. 7, the Florida House almost unanimously passed a bill that would expand restrictions on state investments in businesses with ties to Iran. The House voted…