Kathy Egan news@greenepublishing.com Emma Agner, a 14-year-old ninth grader at Aucilla Christian Academy, who lives with her family in Shady Grove, is proving to be a mighty competitor in the rodeo arena….
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Local sponsors help NFC graduates go out in style
North Florida College Contributor North Florida College’s (NFC) Spring 2025 Grad Fest brought excitement, pride and heartfelt celebration to campus on May 1 at the Van H. Priest Auditorium. Graduates, cheered on…
Nana’s Books Foundation has great success in 2025
Nana’s Books Foundation Contributor As students across our country return to class, we look forward to reaching many more communities, public libraries, schools and thousands of students with books that promote greater…
Pineland Missionary Baptist Church set to honor school personnel
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The congregation of Pineland Missionary Baptist Church invites all Madison County school personnel to join them for a special service on Sunday, Aug. 24, beginning at 10 a.m. The…
From rural roots to record results: NFC leads state in graduation rates
North Florida College Contributor When Caroline Wynn first stepped onto the campus of North Florida College (NFC), she brought more than determination, she brought generations of rural resilience. A graduate of James…
Meet the 2025-2026 Vaquero Guard leadership
Ady Hammock news@greenepublishing.com The leadership crew of the Madison County High School (MCHS) Vaquero Guard marching band is a huge part of keeping the band running smoothly. The students in leadership positions…
MCHS Vaquero Guard band camp held
Adyson Hammock reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) Vaquero Guard marching band successfully held their annual band camp, beginning with leadership camp on Wednesday, July 16 and Thursday, July 17. The…
School is for everyone
Kathy Egan news@greenepublishing.com Life in the United States varies a great deal from one area to another. Northern states grow their veggies in the summer, but down here, it is too hot…
School Board hears update and timeline on mold issue
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During an often contentious meeting of the Madison County District School Board on Monday, July 21, the board heard from representatives of the Florida School Board Insurance Trust (FISBIT)…
Rooted in Opportunity: NFC Launches Agribusiness Management Degree to Grow Careers in North Florida
NFC Contributor North Florida College is cultivating new career opportunities with the launch of its associate in science degree in Agribusiness Management. This two-year, 60-credit-hour program is designed to meet the rising…
Ready, Set, College Success: Free NFC Jumpstart Sessions Help You Prep for Fall Term 2025
NFC Contributor Students enrolling in Fall Term 2025 classes at North Florida College are invited to get a jumpstart on the essential skills necessary to succeed in their courses. Jumpstart offers free…
Visible mold found at MCHS and MCCS
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Last week, Madison County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Karen Pickles reported that preliminary test results at Madison County High School (MCHS) showed “microbial growth” to be present. But now…
North Florida College welcomes BibliU as new campus store partner
North Florida College Contributor North Florida College (NFC) is deepening its commitment to accessibility and student success with a new partnership with BibliU, a leading provider of course materials and campus store…
MCHS Marching Band camp to begin next week
Ady Hammock news@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) Marching Band camp is starting next week, on Monday, July 21. All students in high school who plan to participate in the 2025-2026…
Madison TCC Verizon holding free backpack giveaway
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison TCC Verizon will be holding a free backpack giveaway on Sunday, July 27, at 1 p.m. The backpacks will be available until supplies last. Your child must be…
Fifth annual back-to-school book bag giveaway hosted
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com TeamReal, Mez and Amil Brownzno Promotions and Marketing are hosting their fifth annual back-to-school book bag giveaway on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the…
Don’t miss the back-to-school tax holiday!
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com With most Florida students set to head back to the classroom between Monday, Aug. 11 and Thursday, Aug. 14, the back to school season is right around the corner….
Scheetz graduates from Shenandoah University
Shenandoah University Contributor Melissa Scheetz, of Madison, was among the 1,369 graduates who received their degrees and/or certificates from Shenandoah University during the 2024-25 academic year. Scheetz earned a Master of Science…
Valdosta State University announces spring 2025 graduates
Valdosta State University Contributor Valdosta State University (VSU) is proud to announce the members of its graduating class of Spring 2025. Trevonn Brown, of Lee, has earned the Bachelor of Science in…
Stephen Roberts named to chancellor’s honor roll at the University of Mississippi
University of Mississipi Contributor Stephen Roberts, of Pinetta, Fla., was named to the University of Mississippi’s Spring 2025 Honor Roll list. Roberts, majoring in Multi-Disciplinary Studies, was named to the Chancellor’s Honor…
