Kathrine Alderman news@greenepublishing.com A lot of people treat animals like their children. They care for them and see them as another member of the family. Even those who don’t have pets often…
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Nu Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. kicks off its 40-year anniversary
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Contributor The Nu Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. was chartered in Madison County on Oct. 31, 1981, under the direction of the Ninth…
It’s Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, May 27, 2020, the Board of County Commissioners of Madison County, signed a proclamation declaring that Tuesday, June 1 through Saturday, June 5 to be “Code Enforcement…
Garden Club hosts Spring Plant and Craft Sale
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, May 15, the Madison Garden Club held their Spring Plant and Craft Sale at the Woman’s Club, located at 345 SE Lakeshore Dr., in Madison. The event…
Area code is soon required to make calls for 850 area
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com A new area code, 448, has been added to Florida for telephone calls. Moving forward, as a result of this new addition, callers in the 850 and 448 areas…
Robinson and Williams graduate from Boyz to Kings
Boyz to Kings Contributor On Saturday, May 15, at the Boyz to Kings (BTK) Headquarters, two of BTK 18-year-old seniors graduated from the program. Zarrion Robinson and Jabin Williams were welcomed with…
Sheriff’s office joins “Click-it or Ticket” campaign
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com The “Click-it or Ticket” campaign began in 1993 with former North Carolina Governor Jim Hunt. Hunt launched the campaign while also issuing the “primary enforcement safety belt law,” which…
Jewell Douberly Morse
Jewell Douberly Morse, 88, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on April 22, 2021, in Pinetta, FL. Jewell was born August 31, 1932 in Olustee, Florida to Herman Reed Douberly and Mildred Estelle Lee Douberly. Jewell was of the Methodist faith and was a member of Hanson…
Mrs. Simmie Lee Barfield Thomas 1947 – 2021
Simmie Lee Barfield Thomas, 73, was the daughter of Samuel Barfield and Charlie Mae Johnson Barfield. Except for the seven years she resided in Jacksonville, Fla., she lived her entire life in…
Last call for Florida Fish Art Contest entries
Florida Fish and Wildilfe Contributor The deadline is fast approaching for the 2021 Art of Conservation™ Florida Fish Art Contest, hosted by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). This contest…
NFC District Board of Trustees provide valuable leadership
NFC Contributor North Florida College (NFC) District Board of Trustees unanimously approved Ricky Lyons of Lafayette County as chair and William “Billy” Washington of Madison as vice-chair of the board. Lyons was…
MSCO investigates country club robberies
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Contributor The Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MSCO) is investigating a series of automobile burglaries that occurred during the early morning hours of Friday, Feb. 12. The pictures are…
Thomas Harroll McGuire
Thomas Harroll McGuire, age 72, died Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021 in Macclenny, Fla. There will be a private memorial service at a later date. Tommy was born Dec. 19, 1948, to James…
Time to go hunting! The 411 on time in the woods
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com Throw on your camouflage, grab your hunting gear and let’s head to the woods. The 2020-2021 hunting season is already underway in North Florida’s Zone C and will soon…
Bay scallop season to close Sept. 25 in several areas
Florida Fishing and Wildlife Conservation Commission Contributor Recreational bay scallop season harvest will close on Friday, Sept. 25 in Gulf County through northwest Taylor County, and in Levy through Hernando counties. The…
Write your pen pal at Lake Park of Madison
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com Statewide, Florida nursing homes are still on lockdown as COVID-19 continues. It’s been months since residents have been able to see their family and friends face to face, but…
Vernice Myrl O’Quinn
Vernice Myrl O’Quinn, age 86, of Monticello passed away Monday Aug. 10, 2020, in Tallahassee, Fla. Vernice was born April 7, 1934, in River Junction, Fla. to Amos Lee Henderson and Mary…
Peavy fishes the dream
Ramsey Sullivan news@greenepublishing.com At just 23-years-old, Lane Peavy, a Madison resident and 2015 graduate of Madison County High School, has started his own business, The Native Chartering Co., to share his…
Tracking dream team: Brandon and Toyo
Ramsey Sullivan news@greenepublishing.com It’s every hunter’s nightmare to watch a big buck run off after shooting at it, then be unable to locate it. Not only is it a nightmare for…
Retiring school employees: Thank you for your service
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Each year, the Madison County School District honors the retiring teachers with a “thank you” banquet. This year, however, a banquet could not feasibly be held due to continued…