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…
Dorothy (Dot) Pickels Newsome
Mrs. Dorothy Pickels Newsome, age 98, of Northport, Ala., left this world for her heavenly home on July 2, 2021. She passed peacefully at her residence. Funeral services will be held Thursday…
“The 50th Anniversary of the Hutto Pond Archaeological Excavations” excerpted from The Reticent Archaeologist Unleashed: The Memoirs of James Michael Wisenbaker – part 3
James Michael Wisenbaker Contributor This is the final article in a series taken from Wisenbaker’s memoirs about his time working on an archaeological dig at Hutto Pond, in Madison. Initially, the…
Heroes don’t just wear capes
Mike Johnson news@greenepublishing.com Henry Hernandez is a Respiratory Therapist at Madison County Memorial Hospital. He had never thought about going into the medical field as a young boy, but he needed to…
FHSAA releases new high school classifications for 2021-22 season
Halie Wetherington reporter@greenepublishing.com Friday, June 25 marked a celebratory day for several young children, as they graduated from Aunt Bobbi’s Preschool of the Arts. A ceremony was held where six PreK students…