Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, Feb. 14, Madison County Sheriff David Harper introduced Maj. Beatrice Livingston as the new jail…
Greenville’s grocery store fate still uncertain: Town could be facing litigation from construction company
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Wednesday, Feb. 14, Greenville’s Interim Town Manager/CEO Ed Dean released a report on the progress of the long-awaited grocery store to be located in the town. The store…
Two arrested on burglary charges
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Contributor Madison County Sheriff David Harper reports that on Wednesday, Feb. 14, at 11:37 p.m. the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Communications Center received a 911 call from…
School-related personnel recognized
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Each year, the Madison County School District rightfully recognizes the work of educators by honoring the Teachers of the Year. However, there are a group of professionals who may…
National Love Your Pet Day is approaching
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Tuesday, Feb. 20, is National Love Your Pet Day. Approximately 66 percent of U.S. households own a pet, while 97 percent of pet owners consider their pets to be…
Madison County Babe Ruth League registration is open
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The 2024 spring season registration is open for Madison County Babe Ruth baseball and softball leagues. The Madison County Babe Ruth League offers T-ball for ages four through six,…
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,…
New business holds ribbon cutting
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The new Stor-Mor Portable Buildings store, located at 130 SW Harvey Greene Dr., in Madison, held their official ribbon cutting on Saturday, Feb. 10. Owner Mike Townsend had many…
Identifying the false prophet
Which prophet should we believe? Which prophet is telling the truth? Which prophet is leading people astray? These questions were asked in the days of Jesus and are still being asked today….
From the Sunny Side: A “cyber” pack rat
I feel that we are friends enough to admit something to y’all. I tend to be a bit of a “pack rat.” I’m sure there’s probably some deep seated psychological reason for…
Passing Parade: Women defend their homes
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist A Rhode Island woman, Mrs. Elizabeth Harris, came to Madison, Fla., in the 1850’s. Florida had become a state in 1845. As a nurse, the Confederacy needed…
The Game of Life: College Edition – Homesick
In most of my columns, we talk about our journeys of self development and growth. I consistently write about ways to expand our horizons and evolve as individuals. For this week’s column,…
Bill would put more restrictions on dangerous dogs
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com A bill making its way through the current Florida legislative session seeks to impose additional regulations on owners of dangerous dogs. House Bill 873, also known as the “Pam…
Drug possession yields one and a half years
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com When Tyshira Davis, 28, of Lamont, Fla., had her day in court on Monday, Feb. 5, she probably did not receive the outcome for which she was hoping. She…
Are you a leap year baby?
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com 2024 is a leap year, which means it’s time for the rare few born on Feb. 29 to experience a real birthday. If you’re a leap year baby, Greene…
A lot is riding on the new wheels for Boyz to Kings
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com You may have seen a new vehicle on the roads of the Madison County area. Seeing a new vehicle may not seem like a big deal, but this vehicle…
Former Greenville Town Manager files complaint: Claims racial discrimination
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Greenville Town Council on Monday, Feb. 12, Greenville Town Attorney John Reid informed the council that former Town Manager Lee Jones has begun…
Listening to voices lands man in prison
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Monday, Feb. 5, Dustin Irvine, 38, of Lowndes County, Ga., appeared in felony court in the Madison County Courthouse before the Hon. Wesley Douglas. Irvine had been charged…
Cowboys compete in District Championship
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, Feb. 8, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys varsity basketball team met the Buccaneers of Branford High School, in the semi-final game of the Class 1A…
Living above the snake line
Often, I scroll the internet, reading different quotes and their origins. For example: “A penny for your thoughts” was first used by Thomas More, an English lawyer and social philosopher, in 1535….