Jason Futch news@greenepublishing.com Upon declaring Aug. 21 of each year as National Day of the Third Age in 1988, President Ronald Reagan said, “For all they have achieved throughout their lives and…
Earth Angels of Madison serves the community
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Earth Angels of Madison is a new community outreach organization in Madison County. They are a “heart-based, community-driven nonprofit” that provides help for people and their families. Services they…
Bible verses to pray over our kids this school year
What is your prayer for your child or grandchild this school year? Perhaps you’ll be praying for them to have a great school year; to excel academically and push through the pesky…
National Security: Peacemakers
In the sixth chapter of the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus begins the Sermon on the Mount, that is near Tabgha, on the western side of the Sea of Galilee. Very quickly, he…
Learning As I Go: Doing what we love
When I was a kid, one of my punishments was being sent to my room. At first, I hated the isolation, but after a while, I made the best of the situation….
Avoid caffeine as an energy source
Kathy Egan news@greenepublishing.com According to a recent Gallup poll (news.gallup.com), 57 percent of American adults say they don’t get enough sleep. For the first time ever, more than half of us admit…
Amber Alerts: Do you pay attention?
Kathy Egan news@greenepublishing.com Amber Alerts work. On Aug. 3, 2025, a child was saved from an alleged kidnapper near the intersection of Flat Creek Rd. and Bonnie Hill Rd. in Gadsden County….
Madison’s legislative delegation to meet
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Madison County’s legislative delegation, consisting of Rep. Allison Tant and Sen. Corey Simon, will hold their annual delegation meeting on Monday, Sept. 8, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m.,…
Madison has a new World Series Champion
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Madison County native and former Major League Baseball star Lorenzo Cain isn’t the only local player who can claim a World Series championship. Although it may not be in…
River Task Force hears from City of Valdosta officials
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During a meeting held at Valdosta, Ga. City Hall, the Suwannee/Withlacoochee River Task Force, chaired by Madison County Commissioner Rick Davis, heard from officials from the City of Valdosta…
City manager finalists selected
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com S hortly after members of the Nu Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. successfully asked the Madison City Commission to name the new Public Works Facility…
From rural roots to record results: NFC leads state in graduation rates
North Florida College Contributor When Caroline Wynn first stepped onto the campus of North Florida College (NFC), she brought more than determination, she brought generations of rural resilience. A graduate of James…
Take a shot at better health this National Immunization Awareness Month
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com Back-to-school means fall is approaching, and that means cold and flu season is soon to return. This is one of many reasons that August is National Immunization Awareness Month….
Celebrate eye health and safety month
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Below are important vision screenings and referrals for comprehensive eye exams, according to the American Association of Ophthalmology. Newborn until two months: In the first two months, the retina…
August is the eye-deal time to check your vision
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com Health is at the top of everyone’s mind in August; with kids going back to school and the fall and winter seasons ahead, full of sickness, it only makes…
Moving forward together for national breastfeeding month
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The 2025 theme for National Breastfeeding Month is “Forward Together.” This theme focuses on “unity, solidarity and hope” and recognizes the strength of different organizations pushing to change the…
Way Back When
1965 Rev. Jack Shaw, of Madison, has been named as co-director of the Stetson University Alumni Association, according to Edwin L. Mason, president of the Stetson Alumni Association. He is a 1953…
Locals who lit up Hollywood
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison County has a pretty good list of famous athletes, actors and singers whose laurels are resting in the history books. From Ray Charles to Jessie Solomon, Chris Thompson…
“Cool as a cucumber” and other veggie-inspired comparisons
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com Without a doubt, this has turned into a cucumber summer. Since we are right now in the middle of the two hottest months of the ye ar, the phrase…
Jail Report
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,…