Devyn LeBlanc reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison is home to the beautifully adorned Wardlaw-Smith Mansion, located at 121 NW Marion St. Built in 1860, the mansion served as a home for Benjamin Wardlaw and a…
Emerald’s Gem Box: The things we miss in life
So many times in life we are caught up in our feelings about what we don’t have in life and miss so much of what we do have. So many times, we…
Letter to the Editor
A short time ago there was an article on the “Spirit of Madison” monoplane in honor of Lindbergh’s 1927 New York to Paris flight. B.D. Wadsworth built this plane and drove it…
We are America Stand Strong America! Divided we are weak!
We often tell our children and grandchildren, “Don’t worry about (your brother, sister, friend), worry about yourself!” Guilty! Sometimes, the child feels left out, sometimes the child does it out of insecurity…
Career Reflections
Health Care professionals have a major contributing factor in this growing world we live. The key to knowledge is to learn everything you can about the career field you wish to be…
Cowboys gig Gators
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The “second season” for the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys began on Friday, Nov. 12, with a dominating, 35-0, shut-out victory over the Wewahitchka High School Gators at…
Tara Strickland hits the right chord with new release
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com We’ve all had times when life seems a bit overwhelming, leaving us uncertain of our next step. While the world is full of self-help magazines and numerous opinions about…
Cycling “sur-thriver” stops in Madison
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Wednesday, Sept. 29, Tim Markison embarked on a monumental journey across the United States by bicycle. This 3,000 mile trek would take him across various terrains, from mountain…
James (Jim) Robert Irby
James (Jim) Robert Irby, a proud Veteran of the United States Army, peacefully passed away in his sleep on Monday, Nov. 8, 2021 at the age of 69, in Mobile Ala., where…
Learning As I Go: When we eat our eggs
Our hens aren’t laying. For months, we have searched for a solution. Finally, my husband was outside and heard the “I-just-laid-an-egg” cackle. He rushed over in time to see one of the…
Cowboy now officially a Gator
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Madison County High School (MCHS) senior Blaydon Plain has made it official that he will trade his maroon and silver for orange and blue after he graduates this spring….
Sensation and sadness fill an unusual week
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Picture Matt Dillon, exiting his office with guns a-blazing as he tracks down another ruthless villain on the dusty streets of Dodge City. That gives you a sense of…
Healthcare Hero: Jackie Akers
Devyn LeBlanc reporter@greenepublishing.com Jackie Akers, born and raised in Madison, has worked as a school psychologist for 16 years. She first decided she wanted to become a school psychologist when she was…
Cowboys Gameday: The gauntlet begins
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Even though the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys are no strangers to the playoff season, that doesn’t mean the games are any easier or the stakes aren’t any…
Meet NFC High School Dual Enrollment Student, Taylen Parrish-Fagin
NFC Contributor Taylen Parrish-Fagin is a senior at James Madison Preparatory High School and is currently dual-enrolled in North Florida College’s Advanced Manufacturing and Production Technology program. According to NFC instructor Bill…
Busy Bee donates $24,000 to Madison County’s Junior Auxiliary
Devyn LeBlanc reporter@greenepublishing.com Busy Bee held their annual golf tournament this past September in Lake City. The Junior Auxiliary of Madison County lends their hand for the tournament each year. In turn,…
From the sunny side: Two sentences
This is something I have had on my mind for a few weeks now. You could say it’s been sort of percolating, like a pot of coffee, until now. I reckon I’ll…
State legislators meet with Madison citizens
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Nov. 9, local state legislators and their representatives took the time to hear questions and concerns of local government officials, as well as local citizens, during their…
Legislative Delegation meeting
Sen. Loranne Ausley and Rep. Jason Shoaf will be at the Madison County Courthouse Annex for their annual Legislative Delegation meeting. They will be hearing from and speaking to local government leaders…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Veterans Day – In honor of those who have served
We will celebrate Veterans Day on Thursday, Nov. 11. With it comes a holiday for some, special family gatherings for others, or just another day at work (depending on what your job…