Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist A New York City nonprofit group, flush with millions in private capital, is piloting a first-of-its-kind savings program to help Harlem children with a $10,000 foundational fund…
The Game of Life: College Edition Lying in wait
On Wednesday, maybe even as you’re reading this, I will get to know whether or not I am free from the brace for my broken hand or not! As I am waiting…
The Bush Wealth Advantage-Five easy steps to building your emergency fund
In today’s unpredictable world, having an emergency fund is not just a financial recommendation – it’s a necessity. The reality of unexpected expenses, whether they come from a medical emergency, sudden unemployment…
Franklin McClamma, Sr.
Mr. Franklin McClamma, Sr., age 76, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 25, in Madison, Fla. Franklin was born in Madison, Fla., on April 19, 1948, to Sylvester and…
MCHS “Cougars” class of 1974 holds 50 class reunion
Adyson Hammock reporter@greenepublishing.com Attention all members of the Madison County High School (MCHS) “Cougars” class of 1974. It’s been fifty years since graduation, and they will be celebrating soon. On Saturday, Aug….
Taylor Gymnastics Cheerleading and Dance set to perform Alice in Wonderland
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, June 1, at 6 p.m. at the Van H. Priest Auditorium, located at 188 NW Hamilton Ave., in Madison, the Taylor Gymnastics Cheerleading & Dance team will…
2024 cicada swarm – What Floridians can expect
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com The hum of cicadas is one of the nostalgic indicators of summer. Unlike other spring and summer insects, which can be a seasonal nuisance, cicadas cause little hassle for…
The story of the Snows
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com Built in 1884, the imposing structure of the Wasden-Snow House sits two stories high. For years, it was adorned with peeling white paint, boarded-up windows and broken shutters. Bricks…
Town of Lee holds first reading of noise ordinance
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, May 7, at 7 p.m., the Lee Town Council held their regular monthly meeting. The meeting began with public comments concerning noise issues. Mayor James Ruzicka set…
Tractor thief gets three years
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During felony court proceedings on Monday, May 13, Benjamin Dietrich, of Madison, was sentenced to three years in prison as a result of two separate cases. Dietrich appeared before…
Suwannee Valley Unsolved and Madison Police Department mark anniversaries of two area cold cases
Jason Futch Contributor May marks a grim anniversary for Madison County. Nine years ago, Tortarian Alexander was found murdered at a Brush-A-Way Car Wash, and eight years ago, Jeremy Harris’s body was…
Nuts and bolts of tax certificates explained
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com Property owners who failed to pay their 2023 real estate taxes as of the March 31 deadline were consequently declared delinquent on April 1 and now run the risk…
Ronnie Moore launches campaign for Board of County Commissioners
DISTRICT 3 VOTERS: I, Ronnie L. Moore, am announcing my candidacy for re-election to the Board of County Commissioners so that I may continue serving you and for the betterment of the…
If you’re feeling hopeless
After I battled depression and an eating disorder for more than two decades, many (including mental health professionals) believed I might never get well. My hope was fading. Then, the phone rang….
National Security: Janitor
Graduating from high school in 1966, I received an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), just north of Colorado Springs. The four years I spent at the Academy were…
Learning As I Go: The squirrel
I yell at squirrels. Yes, I’m one of those. They can’t hear me from inside my car, I know, and they wouldn’t be able to understand human anyway, but still, I yell…
Jessica Mullinax
Jessica Mullinax, age 28, passed away peacefully, at Shands Hospital, on Thursday, May 23. Jessica was born in Tallahassee, Fla., on Sept. 18, 1995, and lived in Madison, Fla., for the majority…
Franklin McClamma, Sr.
Mr. Franklin McClamma, Sr., age 76, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 25, in Madison, Fla. Franklin was born in Madison, Fla., on April 19, 1948, to Sylvester and…
CareerSource hosts Coffee with a Veteran
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com CareerSource North Florida recently hosted a “Coffee with a Veteran” event on Thursday, May 16, at Norris Cafe. This was an opportunity for veterans from around the area to…
Fancy Nancy Tea toasts AWPC
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Ladies from throughout Madison County gathered at the Madison Church of God’s Family Life Center on Friday, May 3, for a Fancy Nancy Tea Party, hosted as a fundraiser…