Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Every year on June 19, communities across the United States gather to celebrate Juneteenth, a holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in America and honors the resilience, achievements…
Category: History
A.L. Lewis: Madison County native who became Florida’s first black millionaire
Hailey Waldo Reproter@greenepublishing.com The history of Madison County is filled with stories of hard work and perseverance, but few individuals have left a legacy as significant as Abraham Lincoln Lewis, better known…
Celebrating Freedom with Flag Day
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com Flag Day, annually celebrated on June 14, is one of the more obscure American holidays. But, where did this holiday originate? How can one celebrate it and show reverance…
Way Back When
June 14, 1996 Kasie Taylor (center) was crowned Queen of May Day at Aucilla Christian Academy during the annual May Day festivities. Michelle Miller and Andrea Banasiewicz stood at her side. Julie…
A glimpse of Greenville
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com The little town of Greenville sits as the halfway point between Monticello and Madison. For many of us, it’s a landmark. For others, however, it’s the place that they…
Way Back When
June 3, 1966 Jerry R. Sullivan joined the North Florida Junior College faculty in the fall as an instructor in physical education and assistant coach. Mrs. Vernall Webb receives $200 check from…
American Legion places flags
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Between the American Legion Post 442, in Lee and the American Legion Post 224, in Cherry Lake, close to 400 American flags have been placed to wave proudly around…
A glimpse of Greenville
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com The little town of Greenville sits as the halfway point between Monticello and Madison. For many of us, it’s a landmark. For others, however, it’s the place that they…
Misfortune and high taxes made a perfect recipe for success
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Pietro Ferrero was a baker who lived in Alba, Italy. The aspiring young baker decided to open a large pastry shop in Turin, Italy. The business struggled early on…
Way Back When
May 27, 1966 T.Z. Martin has been elected to serve as commander of Madison County Memorial Post No. 68 of The American Legion, Department of Florida for the 1966-67 term. The following…
A modern-day mystery for the record books
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The year was 1991, two years before the release of the film, “Groundhog Day.” In a small village in Romania, a true script was unfolding that would make Hollywood…
Way Back When
May 30, 1966 Little Mark Davis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack L. Davis, celebrated his sixth birthday with a party at the Playhouse Kindergarten, on Friday, May 13, with all of…
Play-Doh’s accidental success was child’s play
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com After recently learning about the accidental creation of potato chips, I began searching for other mishaps that eventually made millions of dollars. I didn’t look long before finding the…
New statue unveiled at courthouse
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In commemoration of the nation’s 250th anniversary, a new statue has been unveiled at the Madison County Courthouse. A likeness of Madison County’s namesake, James Madison, the fourth President…
Recognizing America’s deadliest conflicts
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Many civilians consider all military service personnel as heroes. However, ask any veteran, regardless of their accomplishments, who deserves to be considered a hero and their answers are always…
Down by Lake Miccosukee
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com Lake Miccosukee and the area surrounding it were important long before Florida attained statehood. Though just an unincorporated community today, and commonly enjoyed by locals as a place to…
Was the chip off the old block, or did it fall off the table?
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Some inventors have all the luck, while others aren’t even referred to by their correct names. Such is the case for George Speck, who is credited by many as…
Down by Lake Miccosukee
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com Lake Miccosukee and the area surrounding it was important long before Florida attained statehood. Though just an unincorporated community today, and commonly enjoyed by locals as a place to…
Way Back When
April 22, 1966 James McClung DuRant, a junior at Madison High School, has been nominated for the annual Achievement Awards Program, sponsored by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). For…
Charlie Kirk memorialized
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Following up on a request from a group of Madison County High School (MCHS) students, Madison County has memorialized County Road 255 in honor of the late conservative spokesman…