Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Recently, the Madison Correctional Institution (MCI) K-9 team traveled to Brooksville, Fla., to participate in a competition among 11 correctional institutions from across the North Florida region. When all…
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Greene Publishing welcomes Patricia Johnson
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, April 4, Greene Publishing, Inc. welcomed Patricia Johnson to the staff of the newspaper as an Advertising Specialist. Johnson, a Madison native, comes to Greene Publishing from…
Down Home Days quickly approaching
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Madison County’s annual Down Home Days celebration will soon be here and this year’s event promises to be one that everyone will be sure to enjoy. There are several…
School safety addressed at school board meeting
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County District School Board on Monday, April 3, the board heard from Madison County High School (MCHS) Principal Charles Brooks. Brooks gave…
Madison County Sheriff’s Office sporting new vehicles
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Contributor Madison County Sheriff David Harper announces that the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) has recently deployed two new Dodge Challengers to its fleet of patrol units. These…
Area small businesses could be eligible for disaster relief
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently announced that some small businesses in the North Florida area could be eligible for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) due to the…
Good Friday: Following the steps that led to life for all
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com As Christians begin celebrating the most important day on their calendar, today is a good day to reflect on the important moments that took place on Good Friday, leading…
Madison County residents warned to beware of scams
Dixie Phillips reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Sheriff’s Office has shared a scam alert from the Florida Department of Health regarding electronic banking transaction (EBT) scams. There have been multiple instances of victims…
MCHS names Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During a ceremony held at Madison County High School (MCHS) on Friday, March 24, the school announced the two graduating members of the Class of 2023 who are at…
Midnight blaze results in total loss
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to a report from Madison County Fire Rescue (MCFR) Chief Alan Clayton, firefighters responded to a call of a fire at 155 SE Call Dr., in Lee. The…
Florida’s Lt. Governor visits Madison
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Monday, March 27, Lt. Governor Jeanette Núñez paid a visit to Madison to speak about the state’s cybersecurity grant program for local governments. The overall purpose of the…
Cowboy signs to become a Wildcat
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During a signing ceremony in front of family, friends, coaches and teammates, Madison County High School (MCHS) senior, Jamie “Buck” Hampton, Jr., inked his name on the dotted line…
City pays tribute to Hitchcock
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Before the meeting began for the Madison City Commission on Tuesday, March 14, city commissioners, family and friends gathered at City Hall to honor the late Chuck Hitchcock, who…
Kidnapping carjacker
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com A case involving a vehicle pursuit that ended in Madison County has resulted in a Wisconsin man being sentenced to 30 years in Federal prison. According to a news…
Scam alert! The virtual kidnapping ransom scam
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com Scams continue to crop up throughout everyday life. Fake emails or phone calls from companies, claiming you are late on a bill or bought a product that wasn’t purchased,…
Collision sends bicyclist to hospital
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), a 64-year-old Lee man was struck by a pickup truck on South State Road 53, near Golden Gate Trail,…
Help is here – Christopher’s Message
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or is in a mental health crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat online at…
Madison County’s newest royalty
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, March 11, eight new queens and two new kings were crowned into the Miss Madison County Pageant family. Caibre Johnson was crowned Miss Madison County (right) and…
Two locals win scholarships
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Each year, the Tallahassee Quarterback Club (TQC) Foundation awards scholarships to area high school seniors who have overcome significant barriers and have achieved success, both in the classroom and…
Saturday morning crash claims life
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), an early morning crash on State Road 6 claimed the life of a Hallandale Beach, Fla. man. The crash…