Joe Boyles Guest Columnist It is Spring Break season where millions of young people, primarily college students, flock to the warm and sunny beaches of Florida and other southern climes to “let…
Learning As I Go: Houseboat review
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist Many people have inquired about our houseboat adventure over spring break. Honestly, I didn’t know what to expect. Would I get motion sick? Would we hate each…
The weather is “Bright” in Downtown Madison
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com People everywhere now have a new, colorful way to keep up with the weather in Downtown Madison. A new and innovative Weatherstem monitoring station is now perched atop the…
Town of Greenville inching forward with grocery store
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Greenville Town Council on Monday, March 9, the council passed a pair of resolutions related to the long-awaited grocery store. In one resolution,…
It was enough
Rev. Cheryl Cruce Columnist It was one of those lazy Saturday afternoons in early spring when my daughter suggested we ride down to the river in the side-by-side. So, with my grandson…
Disaster declaration issues after freeze – how Madison farmers can get help
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Relief is on the way for local farmers following a historic freeze the caused more than $3 billion in agricultural losses across Florida. Congresswoman Kat Cammack announced that a…
MCCS Beta competes in National Beta Leadership Summit
Memori McGriff Contributor From Tuesday, March 17 through Wednesday, March 18, seven outstanding students from Madison County Central School (MCCS) represented our school at the National Beta Leadership Summit in Jekyll Island,…
Vietnam War Veterans Day: A day to remember the ultimate sacrifices
Jason Futch news@greenepublishing.com The Vietnam War raged for decades and throughout the presidencies of four United States Presidents, as offensives raged, and the casualties of war continued to trickle in. There were…
Increased security planned at Cherry Lake
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, March 11, the commissioners approved the purchase of a new security camera system at Cherry…
Forgiveness crushes Tim Allen’s cynicism towards Christianity
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Comedian Tim Allen, known for his roles in Home Improvement and the Santa Claus movies, hasn’t always had a lot to laugh about. At 11 years old, Allen lost…
Byron Poore achieves top ranking in quartet competition
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Byron Poore is well known for his ability to assist customers at Madison County Community Bank with financial planning. Though “crunching numbers” is his specialty, he had number one…
MCCS Beta Club honors staff ahead of spring break
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Students in the Madison County Central School (MCCS) Beta Club took time this week to recognize the dedication and hard work of their school’s staff with a thoughtful show…
New system will cause minor delays at tax collector’s office
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison County Tax Collector Robin Hart is pleased to announce that her office is receiving an upgraded system from the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DMV), as part…
Young hunters take aim during Youth Turkey Contest
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com The outdoor spirit was on full display at Madison Pawn and Outdoors Youth Turkey Contest on Monday, March 16, where young hunters and their families gathered for an exciting…
Holy Week services scheduled
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Christian Ministerial Association continues their annual Holy Week services at Four Freedom Park, in Madison, beginning on Monday, March 30 through Friday, April 3. Services begin…
Chris Musgrove meets Sadie Robertson Huff
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Future Now founder Chris Musgrove recently attended the “Songs For the Anxious Heart Tour,” featuring Sadie Robertson Huff and LO Worship. The event was held in Newnan, Ga. on…
Let The Light In
Rev. Cheryl Cruce Guest Columnist It is that time of year when we change the clocks, open the shades, and clear the dust from the corners of our homes. There is something…
Way Back When
March 18, 1966 Mrs. Marshall Hamilton and Mr. Randall Buchanan accompanied eight science students to St. Petersburg to visit the Florida Junior Academy of Science at the Florida Presbyterian College. The students…
Cowgirls tame Tiger Sharks
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, March 5, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls went on the road to Port St. Joe to face the Tiger Sharks of Port St. Joe High…
Cowboys blast Bulldogs
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys went on the road to face the Bulldogs of Taylor County High School on Monday, March 9. The Cowboys made the most…