Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) is warning local residents about a new scam involving fake court notices designed to trick motorists into paying fraudulent…
MCHS cheerleader tryouts set
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Tryouts for the 2026-27 Madison County High School (MCHS) cheerleading squads are set to take place Monday, April 20, through Friday, April 24, with no tryout practice on Wednesday,…
Rep. Allison Tant holds meet-and-greet at City Hall
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Monday, March 30, State Rep. Allison Tant greeted citizens for casual conversation and information sharing at a meet-and-greet held at City Hall, in Madison. She met for two…
Cowboys and Cowgirls participate in Suwannee Mini Meet
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, March 17, members of the Madison County High School (MCHS) track teams traveled to Live Oak, Fla., to participate in a track meet along with athletes from…
Cowboys fall to Valiants
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It was a tough return from spring break for the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys varsity baseball team as they traveled to Valdosta, Ga. on Tuesday, March 24,…
Cowgirls suffer second defeat of the season
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Errors proved to be costly for the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls varsity softball team on Thursday, March 26, when they hosted the Fighting Christians of University Christian…
Easter’s hope begins before the resurrection
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Rightfully so, the focus of Easter is on the resurrection of Christ. For those who surrender their lives to Him, that same resurrection awaits them on that glorious day…
“Double Take” book available from Greene Publishing, Inc.
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com From the vivid imagination of the late Tommy Greene comes “Double Take,” a delightful book that puts a new spin on many common words. What if there really was…
Indoor yard sale planned
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com If you have some gently used items around the house after your spring cleaning and need a place to take them, please consider donating them to the Madison County…
Local author releases children’s books
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com Mary Martha Santerfeit, the former postmaster in Lee, was also editor of the Mayo Free Press, where she wrote a column for 20 years. Currently using the pen name…
Postage stamp prices may rise again
Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com The United States Postal Service (USPS) is proposing a significant increase in the cost of first-class stamps, a move that could impact millions of Americans who rely on traditional…
Jail Report 3.19 – 3.26
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,…
The Bush Wealth Advantage: The “family tax office” mindset
Most families experience taxes in fragments: a 529 plan opened when a child is born, a custodial account started with a grandparent gift, retirement accounts scattered across employers, and estate documents drafted…
St. Patrick’s Day celebration held
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It was a fun and festive event at Greene Publishing on Tuesday, March 17, as the staff of the local newspaper welcomed everyone to their office to enjoy their…
Wildlife Center to offer Easter Eggstravaganza Tickets for April 4 available at NorthFloridaWildlife.org
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com Get ready for an egg-citing adventure at The North Florida Wildlife Center’s Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday, April 4. Hop through the gate as early as 9 a.m. and enjoy…
Community Easter Egg Hunt set for April 5 at Four Freedoms Park
Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com Families across Madison County are invited to celebrate the Easter season at an upcoming Easter Egg Hunt hosted by the Ironhead Gallon Family Foundation (IGFF) and Cooda Tee’s on…
Rotarians hear program on summer camp
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During their regular meeting on Wednesday, March 18, the Madison Rotary Club heard a presentation from Joyce Dove, Executive Director for the Rotary Youth Camp of North Florida, Inc….
Small steps to extend a car’s life expectancy
Metro Contributor Vehicles continue to get more expensive. The automotive experts at Kelley Blue Book indicate the average American car buyer paid $50,080 for a new vehicle in September 2025, which was…
Letter to the Editor: The United States of America! I will always live Under God!
People ask me if I would return to Cuba once it is free. Cuba is my country of birth. I have many good memories. Cuba also took everything my family had, and…
From the Sunny Side: April Fools Day
Rick Patrick Columnist The late Mark Twain once said today (April First) is “the day set aside to remind us of what we are the other 364 days of the year.” I…