Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Neil Diamond is easily one of the most iconic singer/songwriters in popular music history. For more than half a century, he penned songs made popular by many artists, as…
Local schools’ heritage needs preserving
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The upcoming consolidation of the outlying schools in Madison County has many people concerned about what happens to the rich histories of Greenville Elementary School, Lee Elementary School and…
Aviation license plate available for presale
Jason Futch news@greenepublishing.com The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), the Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE) and the Florida Aircraft Owners and Pilot Association (FAOPA) recently began pre-sales of…
Community Calendar
Friday February 28 There is a fish fry planned at 5:30 p.m. at the Ray Charles Childhood Home. Money raised during the event will be earmarked for the preservation of the historic…
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,…
The Bush Wealth Advantage: Tips for Practicing Really Good Portfolio Hygiene
Start early, stay disciplined, and your future self will definitely thank you Investing isn’t just about chasing the hottest stock or following the latest trend; it’s about cultivating discipline, maintaining balance and…
Town of Lee celebrates Homecoming Day
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Saturday, Feb. 15, was a fun day to celebrate the “Small but Proud” town of Lee, as they held their annual Homecoming Day event. Revelers enjoyed a pancake breakfast,…
At a loss for words: Western style
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com It seems there are more than enough idioms to cover all walks of life and time periods. This week, join me on a journey into the Old West to…
“Quick change” suspect sought
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com A suspect in an alleged “quick change” scam is being sought by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) in connection with two separate incidents in Madison County. One occurred…
Woman sentenced to three years of probation for animal cruelty
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Wednesday, Feb. 19, Rowena Wewer, 49, had her day in court to face a total of 47 charges of animal cruelty. According to the original arrest record from…
Greenville Town Council addresses member absences
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It has been an issue in the past with the Greenville Town Council when council members rack up a large number of absences. The Greenville Town Charter addressed this…
Possible tax refund available
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Property Appraiser’s Office has announced that anyone whose property was uninhabitable for 30 consecutive days, due to hurricane damage last year, could be eligible for a…
Slew of bills already proposed for legislative session
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com The 2025 legislative session isn’t set to start until Tuesday, March 4. But already, more than 120 bills have been introduced. The bills filed so far span a wide…
Learning As I Go: Back when I was a kid
In line at the dollar store, I watched a little boy talk with his grandma while playing a game on her phone. He showed her different levels and actions he was doing…
National Security: Preserving Black History
February has been designated Black History Month for more than forty years, but the observance has its roots back as far as 1926. Some would argue that, if we’re to have a…
How to bring laughter back into our marriage
You’re angry. He’s angry. What’s new? It’s been a long time since you’ve enjoyed each other’s company. When was the last time you really laughed with your spouse? You can almost hear…
Florida Veterans’ History program seeks participants to share their stories
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com During the 2024 session of the Florida Legislature, the lawmakers honored the late Major John Leroy Haynes by passing a bill bearing his name to establish a veterans’ history…
Don’t let safety swim away, get on board with the W.H.A.L.E. Check
Jason Futch news@greenepublishing.com Local law enforcement has made a goal of educating the community about the importance of keeping children buckled up and in proper seating while in a moving vehicle. This…
Craddock addresses Kiwanis Club
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Madison Kiwanis Club met on a rainy Thursday, Feb. 13, with DISC Village Support Specialist Sharika Craddock as their guest speaker. After everyone enjoyed lunch, catered by O’Neal’s…
Lee Volunteer Fire Department selects new board members
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com In December, the Lee Volunteer Fire Department selected their newest board members. Steven Breckenridge was named Chief, Leroy Rutherford is President Rutherford, Vice President is Robert “Bullet” Bozeman, Heather…