March 4, 1966 Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Coody enjoyed the weekend with their grandson, Carl Fuqua as a guest. Carl is the infant son of the Coodys’ son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and…
Category: History
181 years of Florida history in the making
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com In 1845, Florida became the 27th state to join the United States of America. this year marks 181 years since Florida’s statehood began. Florida’s history, of course, began long…
Way Back When
Feb. 25, 1966 Bonnie Hamilton, one of the top four finalists in the recent Miss Jeanie contest at Stephen Foster Memorial. First Baptist Church deacons’ training course was held for deacons and…
Mary Madison shares tales from Suwannee River Junior College
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com Growing up during segregation, Mary Madison’s mother and grandmother told her that she needed an education to go anywhere. When she heard those words, she was a Monticello teen…
Way Back When
Feb. 18, 1966 The youngsters of The Playhouse Kindergarten enjoyed a Valentine’s Day party given to them by their teacher, Mrs. Sanders, on Monday, Feb. 14. Their handwork consisted of cutting out…
James Dean: Florida”s first elected judge
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com February is designated as the month to celebrate Black history across the United States. Greene Publishing tries every year to celebrate individuals who have had a tremendous impact on…
Way Back When
February 13, 1966 The North Florida Junior College Sentinel basketball team added another victory to its record last Friday night, defeating Central Florida Junior College of Ocala, 101–93. Central Florida gained on…
Cowgirl crowned Region Champ
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the Class 1A Region Two Girls Weightlifting Meet, held at Wewahitchka High School on Saturday, Jan. 31, Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirl Mallory Collinsworth emerged as the…
MCSO deputy wins award
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com For Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Deputy Ryan Paiva, being a safe driver has paid off, literally. Because of his safe driving record, Paiva was entered into the Florida…
Florida Run for the Fallen will pass through Madison County Feb. 6-7
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com On Friday, Feb. 6, a team of more than 20 marathon-trained athletes will embark on a 176-mile, three-day journey from Tallahassee to Jacksonville to honor every service member with…
Seventy years have passed since the Tallahassee Bus Boycott
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com. On May 26, 1956, two Florida A&M University (FAMU) students rode in “whites only” seats in a Tallahassee bus. When the driver demanded that the young women, Wilhelmina Jakes…
“I was Ted Bundy’s best man.” Former Florida State Attorney shares unforgettable first-hand accounts for JMPHS forensic students
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com In the early 1970’s, America was a country built on trust. College campuses were open, hitchhiking was common, and young people, especially women, moved through the world without the…
Way Back When
Feb. 4, 1966 Sentinels Ranked 5th Nationally Mrs. Martha Burnett returned from a visit with Dr. and Ms. J.A. Johnson, in Atlanta. Billy Selph, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Selph, is…
Brrrrrrr! Madison hit with bitter cold weekend
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Over the weekend of Saturday, Jan. 31 through Sunday, Feb. 1, Madison was hit with unusually cold frigid temperatures. During the day on Saturday, Jan. 31, there were reports…
Berry College has many Madison County roots
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com You might think a college located in Rome, Ga. would have little connection to people in Madison County, especially since it’s roughly a six-hour drive from here. However, Berry…
Way Back When
Jan. 28, 1965 Mrs. J.C. Burnette and Mrs. J.A. Davis won first and second places in the horticulture division of Camellia show with their blooms. Sponsored by the Boosters Club, the annual…
Remembering Suwannee: Reflections on a new year, Part two
Eric Musgrove Contributor Last week I began a discussion on how to preserve your family’s records and photographs. Today, I’ll complete that discussion before we continue with other historical matters this year….
Way Back When
Jan. 21, 1966 Madison High School’s fast-stepping basketball team won an easy victory over Mayo last Friday night, 101 to 59. Ronnie Ragans led the Madison players with 18 points, followed closely…
Snapshot Rewind
Cherry Lake Farms (also known as Cherry Rural Rehabilitation Project) was a New Deal rural relief program initiated by the FERA and the Resettlement Administration (RA) and implemented by the WPA. The…
Remembering 2025 in Madison County
January 2025 • In a primarily defensive contest, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls varsity basketball team had three players register double-doubles during their Tuesday, Jan. 7 home game against the…