Youth Ranch golf tournament fundraiser is a big success
Devyn LeBlanc reporter@greenepublishing.com On Monday, Sept. 13, Sheriff David Harper and the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) hosted a golf tournament fundraiser to benefit the Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranches. With a successful first try, this tournament raised an estimated $12,000. Sheriff David Harper plans to make this fundraising tournament an annual event. The Florida Sheriff’s […]
Morris Bell: New softball head coach in Hamilton County
Lee Trawick news@greenepublishing.com On Monday, Aug. 30, the Hamilton County Trojans announced hiring long-time volunteer coach, Morris Bell, to take over the Lady Trojans softball program. Coach Bell has over 25 years of experience in coaching through various sports. When talking to Coach Bell about the returning players and the younger ladies that will move […]
Colts gallup into opening day
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The stands at Lanier Field were filled with football fans as the Madison County Youth Football League kicked off its season on Saturday, Aug. 28. The heat and humidity did little to dampen the spirits of the family and friends who gathered to cheer on the excited youngsters who made up the […]
Cowboys conquer Fighting Christians
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com For the past two weeks, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys have been seeking redemption. After suffering a devastating loss to the Valdosta High School Wildcats in their opening game, the Cowboys were eager to show the Cowboy Nation and possibly themselves what kind of team they had this year. The […]
Cowboys Gameday: A real barometer
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On a rainy day of practice last week for the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys, Head Coach Mike Coe told his players, “All of our goals for the season are still ahead of us, except for an undefeated season; and what does that matter? This week, we will find out just […]
Cowgirls fall to Lady Hornets
Rick Patrickrick@greenepublishing.comOn Thursday, Sept. 2, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls faced off against the Lafayette High School Lady Hornets in volleyball action at the MCHS gym. Both the junior varsity and varsity teams played.In the junior varsity match, it was the Lady Hornets who won the match in two straight sets, 25-20 and […]
Madison native zooming past the competition
Halie Wetherington reporter@greenepublishing.com Taylor Hosford, 26-year-old, Madison native, competes in several events around the country, similar to others spotlighted in this section. However, Hosford does not play sports such as softball or basketball. Instead, she races Super Trucks. Starting at eight years old, Hosford was racing Quarter Midgets and go karts before working her way […]
Local gymnast star is giving back to the community
Halie Wetherington reporter@greenepublishing.com Jenny Jackson, a graduate of Aucilla Christian Academy, and native of Monticello, was a standout gymnast growing up. So much so, that she received a scholarship to compete at the collegiate level, at Centenary College of Louisiana. In high school, she competed for the Taylor Gymnastics program, and won the Gasprilla Classic […]
Racing for rodeo success
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Madison County 4-H’er, Nadia Waller, is no stranger to horses. She has been around horses all her life and owned her first horse at the ripe old age of four. It is no wonder that today she spends most of her weekends at area rodeo arenas. The 15-year-old JMPHS sophomore has been […]
New CrossFit gym now open
Halie Wetherington reporter@greenepublishing.com On Monday, Aug. 2, Champions Fitness opened their doors in their upgraded building. They are now located in the old Shelby’s building, at 140 NE Yellow Pine Ave. They have added several new classes and various membership deals, and are excited to continue their workouts in a new space. Chase Knight, owner […]
Former Cowboy tapped as Bronco coach
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Madison County Central School (MCCS) has recently named former Cowboy running back Eric Bright as the school’s new head football coach. After graduating from Madison County High School (MCHS), Bright went on to play football at Tuskegee University. Bright received his degree in business administration in 2020 and made his way back […]
More Madison Cowboys playing their way through the summer
Halie Wetherington reporter@greenepublishing.com The Next Level Baseball organization is not the only one being filled with Madison County Cowboys for the summer. Premier Baseball 16U has quite a few, including: Mike Mobley (upcoming sophomore), Kyler Richie (upcoming junior), Jackson Kendrick (upcoming junior), Gavin Bass (upcoming junior), and Fisher Pike (upcoming senior). For the season, Premier […]
Next Level Baseball wins
Halie Wetherington reporter@greenepublishing.com Two Cowboys with the Next Level Baseball (NLB) organization are playing their way through the summer, and being successful at doing so. Mitch Rutherford, an upcoming senior at Madison County High School, plays for NLB 17u and is coming back from playing in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Parker Copeland, an upcoming junior, […]
North Florida Ballhogz finish season on a mixed note
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It has been an up and down season for the local traveling baseball team out of Lee, the North Florida Ballhogz. The 13U team, which features several local players from Madison County Central School and Madison Creative Arts Academy, finished their 2021 summer season with a trip to Sarasota for a big […]
Shriners’ golf tournament deemed a success
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison Shrine Club recently held their fourth annual golf tournament at the Madison RV and Golf Resort. According to tournament organizer Ben Jones, with the Madison Shrine Club, the tournament was a tremendous success, with 19 teams from around the area participating. Approximately $8,000 was raised through the tournament. These funds […]
FHSAA releases new high school classifications for 2021-22 season
Halie Wetherington reporter@greenepublishing.com Friday, June 25 marked a celebratory day for several young children, as they graduated from Aunt Bobbi’s Preschool of the Arts. A ceremony was held where six PreK students dressed in red caps and gowns, and received their diploma of completion. Mrs. Bobbi seemed very proud of her high achievers, stating that […]
VBS was ““out-of-this-world””at Landmark Baptist Church
Katie Krell reporter2@greenepublishing.com Many kids dream of becoming an astronaut when they grow up. Students at Landmark Baptist Church had a little taste of space with this year’s “Cosmic Crusade” Vacation Bible School (VBS). The out-of-this-world event started Monday, June 7 and ended Friday, June 11. To fit with the space theme, the main […]
Cowboys under construction during summer workouts
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Outside, underneath the cover of clouds, the air is thick with the heat and humidity of a late June morning. Inside, it is hot and almost stifling, despite the running of fans. The weight room clangs with the sound of metal plates hitting the floor. The groans and shouts of young men […]
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Fairness in Women’s Sports Act
Governor’s Press Office Contributor On June 1, Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 1028 creating the “Fairness in Women’s Sports Act” and preserving fair opportunities for female athletes to demonstrate their strength, skills, and abilities in athletic competition. The bill specifies that an athletic team or sport that is designated for females, women, or girls may […]
Madison County Youth Football orders new uniforms
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Youth Football (MCYF) League has ordered new uniforms for their players. The uniforms will have a bold new look for the Colts’ inaugural season. The black uniforms will be for players 12 and under, maroon for 10 and under, white for eight and under and grey for six and […]