Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular monthly luncheon meeting of the 55-Plus Club on Wednesday, Feb. 11, a special program will be presented by Dr. John Lewis, of Madison Veterinary Clinic. Dr….
Rotarians serve chili
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, Jan. 22, the Madison Rotary Club held their annual chili fundraiser in the Villa Maria Social Hall of the St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church, in Madison. According…
From the Sunny Side: “Hmmmmm”
Rick Patrick Columnist Every once in a while, I will think of something or come across a small bit of information that, to normal people, would fly right past them, unnoticed. I…
National Security: Sanctuary
Joe Boyles Guest Columnist Sanctuary refers to a place of worship or place of peace. I’m very familiar with a church sanctuary where we focus on God’s holy word and not things…
Learning As I Go: My thoughts shared at Monday’s school board meeting
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist My name is Christy Bass Adams. I am a product of the Madison County School system and have lived here my whole life. I taught at Madison…
Florida hopes to make one of its laws a test case for U.S. Supreme Court (Law in question allows death penalty for rapists of minors under 12)
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com Beginning with a House bill that passed and was signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis in 2023, Florida has been angling to have the U.S. Supreme Court revisit…
Governor announces major rate relief due to insurance and tort reforms
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com Governor Ron DeSantis recently announced significant statewide insurance rate relief for Florida homeowners, saying that Citizens Property Insurance (CPI) policyholders statewide would see meaningful premium reductions beginning this spring…
Proposed legislation again aims at developing rural land
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com Two bills newly filed in the Florida Legislature for the coming 2026 session seek to sideline local governments and the public when it comes to growth management decisions affecting…
Outside firm hired for Greenville investigation
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During a special meeting of the Greenville Town Council on Monday, Jan. 26, the council addressed an issue that arose during a previous meeting. It was revealed that someone…
Vehicle GPS helps lead to drug bust
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to information provided by the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), on Wednesday, Jan. 21, at approximately 6:18 p.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from a car dealership. The vehicle…
Brrrrrrr! Madison hit with bitter cold weekend
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Over the weekend of Saturday, Jan. 31 through Sunday, Feb. 1, Madison was hit with unusually cold frigid temperatures. During the day on Saturday, Jan. 31, there were reports…
Firearm found in Pre-K students backpack Mother arrested
Madsion County District School Board Madison County Sheriff’s Office Contributor On the morning of Monday, Feb. 2, at approximately 11:20 a.m., a staff member at Madison County Central School (MCCS) discovered what…
Sheriff Harper reports decrease in crime for 2025
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Commission met on a chilly Wednesday, Jan. 28, first hearing from Sheriff David Harper, who reported numerous improvements in various crimes committed throughout the county in…
Education Commissioner visits local school
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It was a special day on Tuesday, Jan. 27, when Florida Department of Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas and others from his department paid a visit to Madison County Central…
Cowgirls weightlifting places third in district
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls had a strong showing recently at the Class 1A District Four weightlifting meet, held at Suwannee High School, on Friday, Jan. 23….
District School Board launches new mobile app to keep community connected
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County School District Board (MCSD) is launching a new mobile app designed to make staying informed easier than ever for students and parents. Recognizing that most families…
Florida hopes to make one of its laws a test case for U.S. Supreme Court (Law in question allows death penalty for rapists of minors under 12)
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com Beginning with a House bill that passed and was signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis in 2023, Florida has been angling to have the U.S. Supreme Court revisit…
Governor announces major rate relief due to insurance and tort reforms
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com Governor Ron DeSantis recently announced significant statewide insurance rate relief for Florida homeowners, saying that Citizens Property Insurance (CPI) policyholders statewide would see meaningful premium reductions beginning this spring…
January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month: Florida leaders urge awareness, action and community vigilance
Florida Alliance to End Human Trafficking Contributor January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a time to bring attention to a crime that often remains hidden while affecting communities across the state. Florida…
Duke Energy Foundation launches America250 grant opportunity for nonprofits in Florida
Duke Energy Foundation Contributor In honor of America’s upcoming 250th anniversary, the Duke Energy Foundation is inviting qualified nonprofits in Florida to apply for America250 grants, ranging from $5,000 to $20,000. The…