Greene Publishing, Inc. publishes the Jail Report each week based on information provided by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). It is the policy of Greene Publishing, Inc. to print each name,…
JMPHS bass bandits compete in state championship tournament
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com James Madison Preparatory High School (JMPHS) recently competed in the Florida Bass Nation State Championship tournament at the Harris Chain of Lakes (Venetian Gardens), in Lake County, Fla., which…
NFC president’s list and academic dean’s list announced for spring 2025
North Florida College Contributor North Florida College (NFC) is proud to recognize its Sentinels for outstanding academic achievement at the conclusion of its Spring Term 2025. Students included in the President’s List…
Farm Bureau holds annual first grade agriculture poster contest
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison County Farm Bureau recently held their annual First Grade Agriculture Poster Contest. First-grade students are invited to create their own posters showing farm life, which in turn educates…
History’s sports hero: Jim Rice
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com When we think of an athlete being a hero, it usually means they made an outstanding play that won a game or at least kept a game competitive. However,…
Why does the summer solstice change?
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com This year, summer solstice occurs this Friday, June 20, marking the official beginning of summer and the day of the year with the most sunlight for the Northern Hemisphere….
“Care is Individual” at Full Circle Dairy
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com Full Circle Dairy is one of Madison County’s many farms fueling America. This family businesses had its beginnings in 2006, when the Watts family moved from Central Florida and…
Blackberry Festival returns to Jasper Saturday
Danny Federico news@greenepublishing.com Get ready to “berry” your day in fun as Riverbend News hosts its third annual Blackberry Festival from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday, June 21. The festival,…
Florida TaxWatch releases Economic Commentary on the 2025 first quarter, forecasts Florida’s economy through 2030
Florida TaxWatch Contributor On Tuesday, June 3, Florida TaxWatch released economic commentary: Florida Economic Forecast: 2024 – 2030 / Q1 2025. The data upon which these forecasts are based are provided through…
Madison Lions Club plans its annual God and County celebration
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The annual Madison Lions Club God and County celebration will be held on Friday, July 4, starting at 4 p.m. and ending after a fireworks show at around 9…
High speed chase ends in crash
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) has reported that, at around 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, while a deputy was monitoring traffic on Interstate 10 in Madison County,…
New Domino’s coming to Madison
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com A new dining option will soon be available for Madison. A new Domino’s franchise will soon open its doors and offer pizza and other menu items for carry out…
Man sentenced to three and a half years
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Andjuan McIntyre, 39, of Madison, appeared during felony court proceedings on Wednesday, June 11, in the Madison County Courthouse, with the Hon. Mark Feagle presiding. McIntyre was facing charges…
MPD apprehends suspect responsible for drive-by shooting
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com City of Madison Police Department (MPD) officers were called to 122 E Pride St., in Madison, on Monday, May 26, at approximately 6:20 p.m., after reports of a drive-by…
MPD arrests suspect for pulling firearm inside a Madison store
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com City of Madison Police Department (MPD) officers were dispatched to the Mobile Gas Station, located at 557 W Base St., in Madison, at 4:32 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3,…
Duke energy gets approval for solar power center in Madison
Florida Politics Contributor Duke Energy of Florida received approval for a solar power rate adjustment from the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC). The approval covers four Duke projects in Florida, providing cost…
Madison and Jefferson school districts may work together
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In an effort to work more efficiently, the Madison County School District and the Jefferson County School District are planning to possibly work together on some services. This is…
A bear hunt in Florida one step closer to realization
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission is a step closer to reinstating an annual black bear hunt. In mid-May, the commission voted 4-1 to approve rule changes that would…
DeSantis signs veteran-related bills on D-Day anniversary
Steve Wilson The Center Square Contributor Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed three bills intended to protect veterans and their families on Friday, June 6, in Port Charlotte. The day marked the 81st…
Breakfast at my place: Holding onto what makes here home
As an outsider who grew up in a small town outside of Philadelphia, I appreciate this town more than I can put into words. The place I grew up went from feeling…