Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Jan. 6, Randolph Aikens, 67, of Madison, had his day in court to answer to a violation of probation charge. According to court records, Aikens had been…
Road paving plans discussed
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, Jan. 14, Public Works Director Jamie Willoughby spoke about a number of road projects. The…
Remembering 2025 in Madison County
January 2025 • In a primarily defensive contest, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls varsity basketball team had three players register double-doubles during their Tuesday, Jan. 7 home game against the…
National and world events from 2025
It was another busy year in terms of headlines in 2025. Here’s a look back on some of the major events that took place in the nation and around the world. January …
Cowboys outlast Bulldogs
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In one of the most exciting basketball games in recent memory, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys defeated the visiting Taylor County High School Bulldogs with a 67-64…
Big plans for former Greenville Elementary School site
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Greenville Town Council on Monday, Jan. 12, the council continued discussion on the contract between the town and the Madison County District School…
SRWMD issues water shortage advisory
SRWMD Contributor Following a year of below-average rainfall across North Florida that has affected rivers, springs and groundwater levels, the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) Governing Board issued a water shortage…
North Florida Livestock Show and Sale returns to Madison in February
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison will be once again filled with the sights and spirit of agriculture as the 2026 North Florida Livestock Show and Sale returns this February. A long-standing tradition in…
Remembering Suwannee: Reflections on a new year, Part one
Eric Musgrove Contributor In lieu of a normal historical article, I’d like to take this opportunity to impart a few historical lessons and practical information that may be of some use to…
Madison County School Board meeting shows community concerns
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County School Board convened Monday evening, Jan. 12, for its regular January meeting, opening with prayer, remembrance and routine district business before shifting to a highly anticipated…
American Legion set to host fourth annual bike presentation
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com It’s time to rev up those engines once again as the American Legion hosts its fourth annual District three Riders Bike presentation. Starting at 12 p.m. on Saturday, Feb….
Valdosta State University Announces Fall 2025 Dean’s List
Valdosta State University Contributor More than 2,300 students were named to Valdosta State University’s (VSU) Fall 2025 Dean’s List. To qualify for Dean’s List at VSU, students must achieve a semester grade…
Junior Auxiliary set to host Father Daughter Dance
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Dance the night away at the Junior Auxiliary’s Father Daughter Dance on Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Madison Church of God, located on 711 NE Colin Kelly Hwy, in…
SRWMD Hydrologic Conditions Report for December is now available
Suwannee River Water Management District Contributor To help enhance public awareness of water levels and the impact rainfall has on current conditions in North Florida, the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD)…
Stormwater Vulnerability set to host first public meeting
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Stormwater Vulnerability of Lee is set to host their first public meeting on Thursday, Jan. 22, at the Lee Town Hall, located at 286 NE Cd 255. The meeting…
Charlotte’s Hope conference coming to The Bridge
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Charlotte’s Hope Ministries presents “A Women’s Journey to God’s Love and Empowerment,” a two-day conference scheduled for Friday, Jan. 30 and Saturday, Jan. 31. The event is being…
Town of Lee Christmas Lighting Contest winners announced
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com A fun Christmas tradition for the Town of Lee is their annual Christmas Lighting Competition. This year’s winners were recently announced. First Place, with a prize of $50 was…
Meet your Town of Lee public servants
The Lee Town Council meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. to make decision on behalf of the Lee citizens. Pictured, from left to right are: Cindy Thomas,…
Way Back When
Jan. 14, 1966 Judge R. H. Rowe announced this week he would not be a candidate to succeed himself in the upcoming spring primaries. The judge had a long and eventful career…
Local hen adopts endangered crane chick and other avian news from the Wildlife Center
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com When you’re caring for 75 birds, representing 37 different species, there’s almost always exciting avian news to share. That’s the case for the North Florida Wildlife Center, which started…