Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com In a bipartisan vote on Wednesday, Jan. 14, the second day of the legislative session, the Florida Senate unanimously approved Senate Bill (SB) 250, titled Rural Communities, more popularly…
New Tennessee law may set example for Florida
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com A new law on domestic violence that went into effect in Tennessee on Thursday, Jan. 1, may set a precedent for other states and possibly shift the conversation on…
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Nu Omega Omega Chapter to host “Rhythm for Heart” line dance event
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com The Nu Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., is inviting the Madison County community to get moving for a good cause with “Rhythm for the Heart,”…
Former Madison Police Officer sentenced to 35 years in prison
Jason Futch news@greenepublishing.com Robert Lee Mincks was sentenced to 35 years in the Florida Department of Corrections following a plea agreement hearing on Wednesday, Jan. 28, at the Suwannee County Courthouse. Mincks…
Berry College has many Madison County roots
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com You might think a college located in Rome, Ga. would have little connection to people in Madison County, especially since it’s roughly a six-hour drive from here. However, Berry…
Rotarians get update on Southern Scholarship Foundation
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular lunch meeting of the Madison Rotary Club on Wednesday, Jan. 28, the Rotarians heard a program presented by Dr. Shawn Woodin, President/CEO of the Southern Scholarship…
Bingo fundraiser planned
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Senior Citizens Center will be hosting a fun evening of Bingo and chili in an effort to support the Center and the work they do…
Still pedaling through challenges
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Many men in their 70s consider a walk around the block to be adequate exercise. However, Paul Webb, age 72, has decided instead, to ride a bicycle around…
Way Back When
Jan. 28, 1965 Mrs. J.C. Burnette and Mrs. J.A. Davis won first and second places in the horticulture division of Camellia show with their blooms. Sponsored by the Boosters Club, the annual…
Tax season opens Jan. 26: What filers need to know
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com With the start of a new year comes a new tax season. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that Monday, Jan. 26, is the opening date for the 2026…
Fletcher named District Teacher of the Year
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, Jan. 15, the Madison County Foundation for Excellence in Education, Inc. (MCFEE) held their annual Golden Apple Teacher Recognition Banquet. This was an opportunity to shine a…
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day observed
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Monday, Jan. 19, in the Madison County Courthouse, the Madison County Chapter of The Charmettes, Inc. and the Nu Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc….
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…
The Bush Wealth Advantage: Affordability: The defining issue of the year and what it means for investors
Political campaigns often hinge on emotion as much as economic data, and this year’s elections underscored that dynamic. Across the country, candidates framed their message around a single, powerful theme: affordability. Voters…
Jail Report 1/16 – 1/22
Jan. 16 Michael Cooper – Conservation animals/torture inflict pain serious physical injury or death, conservation animals/torment deprive mutilate kill Michael Schreiner – Grand theft $5,000 but less than $10,000, burglary of unoccupied…
Crossing Egypt’s threshold
Rev. Cheryl Cruce Guest Columnist There has always been something unsettling about the New Year and the doors that are not quite open. Standing on the threshold of what has been and…
National Security: Thule
Joe Boyles Guest Columnist Half a century ago, during my Air Force years, the end-of-the-world assignment was Thule AFB, Greenland. Renamed two years ago as Pituffik Space Force Base, it is 800…
Learning As I Go: Hidden treasure
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist During our closet clean out at church, we found a stack of forgotten hymnals. Our worship team leads us in more modern songs, so we don’t use…
Watchdog group releases statewide comparison of counties’ taxes and spendings
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com Florida TaxWatch, an independent taxpayer research institute and government watchdog, recently released its 2025 report, titled “How Florida Counties Compare,” in terms of taxation, expenditures, policies and programs. The…
JMPHS announces fall semester Honor Roll
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com James Madison Preparatory High School (JMPHS) recently announced their fall semester Honor Roll, featuring students that earned only A’s and B’s in their classes during the 2025 fall semester,…