Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com There’s an old adage that says “If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.” Such may be the case with loans taken out with the Florida…
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Raymond Pinkard honored at City Commission meeting
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Madison City Commission met on Tuesday, Dec. 12, with a special preview of a plaque honoring former Madison Fire Chief Raymond Pinkard, who was Madison’s first and longest…
Madison School District town hall meetings continue
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Town hall meetings with Madison County Superintendent of Schools Shirley Joseph and the Madison County District School Board continued on Monday, Dec. 11, at Greenville Elementary School (GES), and…
Anglers Edge Marine recognized in Best of Florida magazine
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Anglers Edge Marine, LLC, was recently recognized in the Guide to Florida magazine 2023. They were an honorable mention for the Best of Florida award and mentioned alongside eight…
Broncos girls and boys basketball teams make history
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Wednesday, Dec. 20, the Madison County Central School (MCCS) Broncos and Lady Broncos played in the final game for the Conference Championship. The Broncos played at MCCS against…
Felon Gun Ban Challenge Rejected
Jim Saunders, News Service Florida Contributor The Florida Supreme Court has declined to take up a challenge to the constitutionality of a state law that bars possession of guns by convicted felons….
Celebrate Christmas with these top ten activities
Halie Wetherington news@greenepublishing.com With the Christmas season heavily upon us, some may struggle to find various festive activities in which to participate. Because of that, here are the top ten Christmas activities…
Florida is making it easier for families to pay for education
Halie Wetherington news@greenepublishing.com The Florida Department of Education has recently released information regarding opportunities for public schools that fall under the National School Lunch Act by receiving free or reduced price lunches….
Debris clean-up wrapping up
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com As evidence of the post-Idalia clean-up that has taken place, the big tandem trucks that have been a fixture on Madison County roads will now be a thing of…
Animal cruelty case ends in prison term
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Monday, Dec. 18, Brandon Jamal Blackshear, 38, of Greenville was sent to prison as a result of the termination and revocation of his probation. Blackshear was found guilty…
Probation violation results in prison time
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In July of 2022, Rashad Oryan Robinson, 34, of Madison, was found guilty of third degree grand theft and sentenced to three years of probation. On Monday, Dec. 18,…
Florida’s population keeps increasing
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com If you think that Florida is becoming increasingly crowded every year, it’s because more people are moving into the state than are moving out, and many of them are…
TGI Fridays boneless chicken bites recalled for contamination
Danny Federico news@greenepublishing.com A nationwide recall has been issued for approximately 26,550 pounds of TGI Fridays’ honey barbecue boneless chicken bites that may be contaminated with pieces of clear, hard plastic. The…
Lee Town Hall Park is vandalized
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Lee Town Hall Park and the neighborhood beside the city hall were vandalized. The responsible party spray-painted on the painted fence and the side of the stage. They…
School grades released
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Monday, Dec. 11, the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) released what was called “informational baseline” school grades for the 2022-23 school year. This year is the first year…
New employer possibly coming to Madison
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, Dec. 13, the commissioners agreed to move forward on a possible development agreement with BioActive…
Cowboys represented in All-star game
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys will be well-represented in the Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA) North/South All-star Game being played at the Villages on Wednesday, Dec. 20….
Is Florida’s iconic orange license plate about to change?
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com Florida’s standard license plate showing two oranges and a white blossom may become a historical curiosity in the not-too-distant future. The News Service of Florida recently reported that discussions…
“Light Up Madison” cancelled
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The 12th annual “Light Up Madison” set for Saturday, Dec. 16, has been officially cancelled. “Light Up Madison,” originally scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 2, was postponed to Saturday, Dec….
Greenville to undergo audit
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com At the request of Rep. Allison Tant, and at the direction of the Florida Senate and Florida House Joint Auditing Committee, the Town of Greenville will undergo an audit…