Jason Futch news@greenepublishing.com The Vietnam War raged for decades and throughout the presidencies of four United States Presidents, as offensives raged, and the casualties of war continued to trickle in. There were…
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Way Back When
March 18, 1966 Mrs. Marshall Hamilton and Mr. Randall Buchanan accompanied eight science students to St. Petersburg to visit the Florida Junior Academy of Science at the Florida Presbyterian College. The students…
Victor Lustig: taking crime to new heights
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Few historical monuments stand out as much as the Eiffel Tower, which looms near the Seine River in Paris, France. At 984 feet high, it was the tallest structure…
Way Back When
March 11, 1966 The approaching marriage of Miss Ann Sharon Sapp, daughter of Mr. ad Mrs. James Rudolph Sapp, of Chery Lake, to Mr. Billy C. Williams, Son of Mr. and Mrs…
Drunken dive saves “Titanic” hero
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Normally, hearing that someone is drunk leads to negative conclusions or consequences. However, the 1912 sinking of the famed Titanic in the icy waters of the North Atlantic Sea…
Moth mishap makes computer history
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Since the day my first computer arrived in the late 90s, something has always bugged me. At first, it was the cranky dialup method of connecting to the internet….
City dedicates new Public Works building
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Jerome Wyche, former City Manager for the City of Madison, was honored recently by having the new Public Works Building named in his honor. During a special ceremony on…
Way Back When
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…
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…