Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison City Commission on Tuesday, July 13, the commissioners heard a report on the city’s recent financial audit. Richard Powell of the Powell…
Learning about the mosquito
Les Harrison Contributor The liquid contribution of seasonal rains has been frequent and copious, along with a tropical weather system. There is plenty of water for Madison County’s lawns, gardens, ponds, pastures,…
North Florida Ballhogz finish season on a mixed note
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It has been an up and down season for the local traveling baseball team out of Lee, the North Florida Ballhogz. The 13U team, which features several local players…
MCHS Beta club attends national convention
Susanne Griffin Contributor Six members of the MCHS Beta Club qualified to attend the National Convention in Orlando. Skylar Kemp, DeAriel Allen, and Kourtney Kegler competed at the Beta Leadership Summit in…
Allison Acres hosts fundraiser
Katie Krell reporter2@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, June 5, the Madison Lions Club participated in a fundraiser at Allison Acres. The event was held to raise awareness and funds for both the Disabled…
From the sunny side: “Smart” technology
I will readily admit that I am no “technological wizard” by any means. It took a great deal of trial and error to figure out how to get the signal from my…
Madison locals head to Wakeboarding Nationals
Halie Wetherington reporter@greenepublishing.com A group of Madison County local athletes will be competing in Wakeboarding Nationals put on by the World Wake Association (WWA), in Winter Haven, Fla., on Wednesday, July 28,…
NRCS Scientists Work in Partnership to Save Florida Manatees
Derric Cushman Contributor Did you know the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) soil scientists are playing an important role in saving Florida’s manatees? These giant, but gentle, creatures are adored by residents…
Florida’s highest achieving STEAM students honored at Sunshine State Scholars conference
Florida Department of Education Contributor On Tuesday, June 29, at the annual Sunshine State Scholars conference in Orlando, 15 of Florida’s highest achieving STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics) students were…
Good-bye Elsa: Madison survives first storm of the season
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com She may not have been the first storm of the 2021 hurricane season, but she was the first one to have threatened a significant impact to the North Florida…
Learning As I Go: Learning the moves
“When is camp? How many days? What’s it going to be like?” Daniel has been asking about camp since March. He’s too young to fully participate, but because his older brother was…
Lions Club installs new officers
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Fresh off their successful “God and Country” celebration, the Madison Lions Club has installed a new set of officers to help lead the local service club. Tim Dunn will…
Celebration of Life Memorial Service for Dr. Frederick Troupe Mickler, Jr.
The family and friends of Dr. Frederick Troupe Mickler, Jr. are invited to a gathering at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 17, 2021, in Madison, to celebrate the life of the good…
Shriners’ golf tournament deemed a success
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison Shrine Club recently held their fourth annual golf tournament at the Madison RV and Golf Resort. According to tournament organizer Ben Jones, with the Madison Shrine Club,…
Kids consider Upwards camp a win
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The game was on at Madison Church of God on Thursday, June 24 and Friday, June 25, as kids, ages five through sixth grade, took to the court to…
Lindsay Fico tabbed new Mercer softball coach
Travis Rae Contributor Mercer Director of Athletics Jim Cole announced the hiring of Lindsay Fico as the new head softball coach on Wednesday, June 30. Fico is a teacher of the game…
Meet new reporter Halie Wetherington
Halie Wetherington reporter@greenepublishing.com Greene Publishing, Inc. has recently hired a new writer, Halie Wetherington, to join the reporting team. She is the daughter of Sam and Michelle Wetherington, and was born and…
Healthy Start nominates new board
Katie Krell reporter2@greenepublishing.com The Healthy Start Coalition of Madison, Jefferson and Taylor Counties, Inc. recently nominated eight new board members. The Coalition is a group that focuses on providing proper prenatal…
Dr. Frederick Stephen Humphries, Sr. 1935 – 2021
Dr. Frederick Stephen Humphries, Sr., 85, of Orlando, Fla., departed this life on Thursday, June 24, 2021. Dr. Humphries was an American academic administrator and chemistry professor. He served as President of…
James Edward Alexander
James Edward Alexander was born Dec. 15, 1932, to the late Orlean Alexander and Effie Alexander. His peaceful rest began on the morning of Wednesday, June 30, 2021. James was raised in…