Andrew Powell, The Center Square Contributor The Florida Legislature’s special session began Monday, with lawmakers aiming to work through several issues facing the state. Florida lawmakers will be tackling a series of…
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Annual Thanksgiving meal approaches
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Annual Community Thanksgiving Meal at the Senior Citizens Council is rapidly approaching, with the holiday right around the corner. Thanksgiving Day is Thursday, Nov. 23, and Timmy Dyke…
Fundraiser continues for cancer patient
Rick Patrick rick@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…
Greenville speaks
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The citizens of the Town of Greenville have spoken and have elected a new town council. On Tuesday, Nov. 7, the citizens voted to fill four seats on the…
Shine a green light for Veterans
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com Operation Green Light for Veterans is a relatively new way to show support and appreciation for veterans. It takes place during the week of Veterans Day and encourages placing…
Fatal accident on I-10 delays traffic
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), on Wednesday, Nov. 1, at approximately 12:20 p.m., a semi tractor-trailer, driven by a 40-year-old Poinciana, Fla. woman, was…
Armed robbery suspect arrested
MPD Contributor On Friday, Nov. 3, at approximately 8:44 a.m., officers with the Madison Police Department (MPD) were dispatched to an armed robbery at Quick Stop (formerly known as the Brush Away…
Construction schedule for Greenville grocery store released
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com A point of curiosity for many Greenville residents may now have some clarification after years of questions. Recently, Greenville Town Manager/CEO Lee Jones released an Overall Project Schedule from…
JMPHS trap team takes top honors
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com If the James Madison Preparatory High School, (JMPHS) trap team was shooting for the stars this season, they hit the mark. The team took two top honors as the…
Midday fire engulfs car
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to a report from the Madison Fire Department (MFD), on Wednesday, Nov. 1, at approximately 12:12 p.m., a ladder truck responded to a vehicle fire at the Fast…
Cowboy honored as scholar athlete
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboy senior offensive lineman Jaylin Cooks was recently honored by WCTV as their “Scholar Athlete of the Week.” Cooks is currently dual enrolled at…
Chamber of Commerce begins card drive
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison County Chamber of Commerce Director Jennifer Poore has announced that the Chamber of Commerce is currently collecting gift cards to donate to the Boyz to Kings mentoring program….
Collection dates and times for “Operation Christmas Child” announced
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The holiday season is quickly approaching and that means it is almost time to finish filling your “Operation Christmas Child” shoebox. Shoeboxes can be dropped off at the Madison…
Car crosses median causing collision
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com According to a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) report, on Saturday, Oct. 28, a sedan traveling west, driven by a 19 year-old resident of Tallahassee, Fla. crossed the median of…
Car collides with utility pole
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Around 12 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28, an unidentified woman had a medical issue while driving near Clover Farm, on East U.S. Hwy. 90, causing her to lose control…
Collision claims life on State Road 53
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), on Tuesday, Oct. 31, at approximately 6 a.m., a sedan, driven by a 58-year-old San Francisco, Calif. man, was…
Pet Cremation Regulation Sought
News Service Florida Contributor State lawmakers in the House and Senate are again attempting to add some regulations to pet cremation services. Rep. Joe Casello, D-Boynton Beach, filed a measure (HB 301)…
“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…
Compass Sleep Products teams with United Way to donate 100 mattresses to hurricane victims
Compass Sleep Products Contributor Compass Sleep Products is teaming with The United Way of the Big Bend to help local families in Madison and Taylor counties whose homes were severely damaged when…
Deadline approaching to vote for Best of Madison
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Best of Madison Awards Night will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 28, at 6 p.m., with voting for the special awards closing on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 5…