Story Submitted Dangerous synthetic drugs are marketed as “incense,” “potpourri,” “K2,” “spice,” and “bath salts.” The National Institute of Drug Abuse has noted that when individuals take synthetic drugs they are hijacking…
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Rollover crash sends woman to hospital
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, Jan. 10, at approximately 12:34 p.m., a 2005 Honda Accord, driven by Florence Mondesir, 59, of Covington, Ga., was involved in a single vehicle crash…
Celosia Drive open again
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. According to Jeanne Bass, Madison County Planner, Celosia Drive in Madison County has been reopened. The road had been closed due to a sinkhole that made the…
Greenville announces ground breaking of sewage treatment facility
Carole Mitchell: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Greenville Town Council held their monthly council meeting on Monday, Jan. 9 at 6:12 p.m. The meeting was preceded by a special session, which began at…
Help is a phone call away with 2-1-1 Big Bend
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Everyone knows that the number to call in case of any kind of emergency is 9-1-1. That number can put you in touch with law enforcement, fire,…
Attorney General Bondi announces human trafficking awareness efforts
Story Submitted January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month and Attorney General Pam Bondi has announced efforts to spread awareness of the modern-day form of slavery and call Floridians and travelers to action….
MCHS Cowboys basketball team ranked number one in the state
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Madison County High School (MCHS) varsity basketball team is now the number one Class 1A team in the state, according to the MaxPreps web site. MaxPreps…
Ag Center improvements underway
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Desperately needed repairs are underway at the Florida Department of Agriculture Ag Center, located on College Loop, in Madison. According to Madison County Planner, Jeanne Bass, the…
Florida minimum wage increases
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. According to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, the minimum wage for Florida workers has increased to $8.10 per hour, effective Jan.1. This amounts to a five…
Nancy Taylor joins staff
Nancy Taylor has joined the staff of Greene Publishing, Inc. as a reporter. Nancy is a graduate of Madison County High School, North Florida Junior College and Berry College in Rome, GA…
ACA softball player… Ramsey Sullivan signs scholarship
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) softball stand-out Ramsey Sullivan has signed a National Letter of Intent to play softball at Southeastern University (SEU). SEU is a private, Christian…
It’s the law, so move over, Florida
Story Submitted This month, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) is reminding all motorists to Move Over for stopped law enforcement, first responders, service and utility vehicles and…
Two men arrested for burglary and grand theft
Emerald G. Parsons, Greene Publishing, Inc. Two men have been arrested and charged with burglary and grand theft, among other charges, stemming from an incident last week. According to Madison County Sheriff’s Office…
Don’t flush those Rx drugs
Rick Patrick, Greene Publishing, Inc. Many people like to start the new year off with cleaning up and cleaning out. Often, this can include medical supplies such as used needles and even…
Pinetta woman arrested for meth
Story Submitted Major David Harper of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office reports that on Saturday, Dec. 31 at 10:15 p.m. DTF Investigator Sgt. Jarrod Lauth conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle…
Madison County Health Department receives $30k grant
Carole Mitchell, Greene Publishing, Inc. The Florida Department of Health has allocated a grant of $30,000 each to Madison and Jefferson County Health Departments. The grant is for the Heart Health Plus…
Single vehicle wreck results in serious injuries
Cheltsie Holbrook, Greene Publishing, Inc. On Monday, Jan. 2 at approximately 6:30 a.m., a single vehicle wreck occurred on I-10, which resulted in serious injuries according to the Florida Highway Patrol report….
Proposed legislation would make juvenile civil citations mandatory in Florida
William Patrick, Florida Watchdog Florida law enforcement officers have the discretion to issue civil citations to minors caught committing misdemeanor crimes, but a newly filed bill would make them mandatory. Civil citations…