Shelly Smith news@greenepublishing.com Madison County Central School began a new program for the 2021 school year, which recognizes and features on one of the hardworking teachers who work at the School. For…
Sometimes history finds us
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Greene Publishing, Inc. recently received a photo album that was discovered in the home of Mr. and Mrs. A.R. Roland, of Perry, Fla. The album dates back to the…
Senior Citizens Council of Madison County celebrates 50 years of service
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Nov. 16, the Senior Citizens Council of Madison County celebrated an important milestone. It has been 50 years since the center opened its doors to serve the…
Darryl Roger Bell
Darryl Roger Bell, 59, of Jacksonville, Fla., passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021 at St. Vincent’s Hospital. Darryl was born on Dec. 12, 1961 in Jacksonville, Fla. Darryl enjoyed sports…
From the sunny side: Fruit cakes
I often have prided myself on being a little bit different. Not totally odd as in dying my hair all sorts of technicolor hues (although I find nothing wrong with folks who…
Cowboys Gameday: Our toughest test
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys seem to be hitting their stride at just about the right time. The Cowboys have had two very good performances against quality…
Kay B. Joseph Cochran
Kay B. Joseph Cochran went to her heavenly home on Thursday, November 18, 2021. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at New Bethel Primitive Baptist Church,…
Louela Thigpen Thompson
“For her worth is far above rubies.” Proverbs 31:10 Louella Thigpen Thompson, 88, of Madison, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, passing peacefully, surrounded…
Madison connection in the big leagues
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com There is an old belief that between any two people there are, at most, seven degrees of separation. One person may have worked with another person’s cousin, which could…
Pinetta Elementary hosts annual fall festival
Shelly Smith news@greenepublishing.com Great fun was had by all at the Pinetta Elementary School’s annual Fall Festival, which was held on Wednesday, Nov. 10. Volunteers from Madison County High School’s Student Government…
Childhood Reflections with a touch of grace: Get some rest
The next time I cover a football game, I’m considering wearing pads and a helmet. The use of an armored vehicle also crossed my mind. Apparently, you can never be too careful….
Madison Garden Club holds monthly meeting
Devyn Leblanc reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison Garden Club met for a regular meeting on Thursday, Nov. 4. During this meeting, it was announced that Madison County 4-H has begun renovations on the 4-H…
Learning As I Go: Simple things
Daniel hurried out of the car, ran to the porch and turned off the outside light. Quickly, he made his way back into the yard and stood beside my husband. “I wanna’…
Hanson holiday tradition lights the sky
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com What has become a beloved holiday tradition for the area returns Thanksgiving night at 6207 NE Colin Kelly Hwy., about five miles north of Madison. The Roebuck family and…
Louella Thigpen Thompson
“For her worth is far above rubies.” Proverbs 31:10 Louella Thigpen Thompson, 88, of Madison, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, passing peacefully surrounded by family at Select Specialty…
Madison Creative Arts Academy Panthers begin basketball season
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison Creative Arts Academy (MCAA) Panthers have begun their 2021-22 basketball season. The Panthers will be true “road warriors” this season, with only two home games on the…
Local photographer takes his life
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Madison Enterprise was sad to report in December of 1902 that Robert H. Bass, a photographer in our community, had taken his life with a morphine overdose. He…
Walter Wyche Jarvis
Mr. Walter Wyche Jarvis, 75, passed away on Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, in Greenville, Fla. surrounded by his loving family. Walter was born on Oct. 27, 1946, in Madison, to Dee Wyche…
Madison Creative Arts Academy expansion brings State-of-the-Art opportunities for local students and the community at large
Janna Barrs Contributor Madison Creative Arts Academy (MCAA) prides itself on one core mission – the provision of a challenging liberal arts academic program for its K-8 students that develops individual student…
From the sunny side: Thankful for the “Whos”
Those who know me, know this is my absolute favorite time of the year. The cooler weather, the “slightly” changing colors of some of the leaves (yeah, down here in Florida, we…