Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison Rotary Club on Wednesday, May 18, Leigh Basford, Madison County Emergency Management Director, spoke to the club about what her department does…
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Madison shows her patriotic splendor
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Over Memorial Day weekend, the American Legion Post 224, in Cherry Lake, placed 260-plus U.S. flags around the courthouse, Four Freedoms Park and along the front of Madison Community…
Drug Take Back Program begins
Rachel Silver Contributor On May 10, 2022, Rachel Silver, Technical Assistance Provider for Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project (SERCAP), made a presentation to the City Commissioners and staff on the dangers of…
High-speed chase across state lines results in arrest of one
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Contributor Madison County Sheriff David Harper reports that on Thursday morning, June 9, at approximately 9:07 a.m., the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Communications Center received a call…
Healthcare Hero: Melissa Gamalero
Leah Androski reporter2@greenepublishing.com Madison resident Melissa Gamalero is a dental hygienist at Madison Dental Associates. She has worked at many different locations varying from Madison to Pensacola. While in high school, Gamalero…
Chicken Pileau fundraiser set for Tessa Andrews
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Beth Moore’s famous Chicken Pileau will hopefully be drawing in the crowds for a fundraiser for Tessa Andrews, as she continues her missionary work in Haiti. The dinners will…
Toastmasters plan special meeting
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Toastmasters met on Friday, May 27, with Bobbi Breo and Mickey Starling taking the prepared speeches portion of the meeting. Starling spoke about seeing your way through difficult…
Celebrating Randall during Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week
Board of County Commissioners Contributor On Wednesday, May 25, the Board of County Commissioners of Madison County signed a proclamation declaring that Monday, June 6, through Friday, June 10, to be “Code…
Learning As I Go: Unexpected visitors
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist We safely arrived at Kokrine Hills Bible Camp late Friday morning. Immediately, we began cleaning and organizing cabins that have been undisturbed since last summer. This week…
Brother Howard Miller, Sr. 1953–2022
“Let not your heart be troubled; ye believe in God; believe also in me.” John 14:1 Howard Miller, Sr.’s life’s chapter began with his parents, Ezell Miller, Sr. and Millie B. Miller,…
Madison Rotarians donate to 4-H camp
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Wednesday, May 4, the Madison Rotary Club met at 4-H Camp Cherry Lake rather than their regular meeting place, in Madison, to make a special presentation. The local…
From the sunny side: “Not as young”
Recently, I was hit with a rather rude realization. I have discovered that I am not as young as I used to be. That may not seem like some great revelation to…
Healthcare Hero: Macy Ely
Shelly Holbrook, news@greenepublishing.com Macy Ely is from Perry, and has been working as a nurse practitioner rotating between the Madison, Taylor and Jefferson County Health Departments since August of 2019. Ely completed…
Jacqueline Purvis Sircy
Graveside services for Jacqueline “Jackie” Purvis Sircy, 72, of Greenville, Fla., were held on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022 at 2 p.m. at Concord Missionary Baptist Church, in Greenville, Fla., with James Brown…
Siegmeister to plead guilty
According to court documents filed in the United States District Court Middle District of Florida, Jacksonville Division, Jeff Siegmeister intends to plead guilty when his bribery and fraud trial begins. Siegmeister served…
John Love Marker, Jr.
John Love Marker, Jr., 73, entrepreneur, veteran advocate and historian, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 at his home in Waxhaw, N.C. His loving wife of 30 years, Elaine, was by his side….
Joe Akerman, Jr. Scholarship created
The North Florida College Foundation is pleased to announce the creation of the Joe A. Akerman, Jr. Scholarship, established by the Akerman Family in memory of their beloved husband, father, and grandfather….
Honor Roll Students enjoy Positive Behavior Cookout
Kristen Alexander and Jordan Floyd Silver Lariat Staff Writers The Silver Lariat Staff would like to congratulate these MCHS students for achieving Positive Behavior during the first grading period. These students earned…
Cowboys have successful tournament
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It was not without its fair share of difficulties, but in the end, it was a successful tournament when the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys went on the…
Senior Citizens Council hosts Business After Hours
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Nov. 16, the Madison County Senior Citizens Council hosted the monthly Business After Hours event, sponsored by the Madison County Chamber of Commerce. The event was an…