Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com After hurricane-related issues postponed the celebration of 150 years of ministry, Hopewell Baptist Church celebrated their special day on Sunday, Jan. 12. The church made the historic milestone in…
Madison Rotary Club holds successful chili dinner
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It was perfect weather on Thursday, Jan. 23, when the Madison Rotary Club held their annual chili dinner fundraiser at the Villa Maria Social Hall of St. Vincent dePaul…
Lego Builders joining Camp Connexion 2025
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com Camp Connexion is a faith-based children’s camp organized by the churches of Lafayette County. This annual event is a highlight for the community and provides a wonderful opportunity for…
2024 Friend of the Sheriffs Award
The Florida Sheriffs Association presented State Senator Corey Simon (center) with the 2024 Friend of the Sheriffs Award for “exceptional leadership in advancing public safety, criminal justice reform, and supporting law enforcement…
Still riding – Area veterans enjoying reignited pastime
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Billy Howard, a local Navy vet from Lee, enjoyed riding motorcycles in his younger days. However, riding was a hobby that had gone by the wayside. That is until…
Flag football tournament planned
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com An opportunity for weekend warriors to dust off the cleats and give it one more shot exists as Boyz to Kings and the “Just Be U” (JBU) Mentoring organization,…
Words from the wise: Black voices through the ages
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com Black History Month is celebrated every year to recognize the contributions of Black Americans to our nation. It honors Black individuals from all periods of American history, from the…
ABAC recognizes students for fall term academic excellence
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) Contributor Students who achieved academic excellence in their coursework during the fall semester were recently recognized at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC). ABAC cites its top academic…
MCCS holds shoe donations for Lady Broncos
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison County Central School (MCCS) will be holding a shoe donation drop-off to raise funds for their Lady Broncos Softball team from now until Saturday, Feb. 8. MCCS asks…
Homeschooling continues to hit the target
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com It wasn’t too many years ago that homeschooling your kids was considered an act of torture or, at the very least, educational malpractice. But, with the advent of numerous…
Cheerleader Spotlight – Ja’zihya Livingston
Ja’zihya Livingston has been cheering for three of her 14 years of life. She appreciates the bonds made at cheer camps and says that is what she likes most about cheerleading. She…
Cheerleader Spotlight – Braelyn Blesy
Braelyn Blesy is the 15-year-old daughter of Barrett and Jennifer Blesy and has been a cheerleader for five years. She says performing jumps and watching basketball games are what she enjoys most…
Cowgirls hold Maroon and White scrimmage
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Fans of the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls varsity and junior varsity softball teams had a chance to receive a “sneak peek” at the Cowgirls ahead of the…
Taylor County fugitives still sought
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office, two fugitives who apparently escaped from the Taylor County Jail are still being sought. Rayshawn Lamond Lee, a 23-year-old Black male, approximately…
Obscured tag leads to drug arrest
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to a report from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), on Saturday, Jan. 18, at approximately 1:33 a.m., a dark colored Chevrolet Suburban was traveling west on U.S….
Teacher of the Year Banquet approaching
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The annual Golden Apple Teacher of the Year Banquet is set to take place on Thursday, Feb. 6, at 6:30 p.m. The banquet will take place in the Madison…
North Florida Livestock Show approaches
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com This year’s North Florida Livestock Show will be held on Monday, Feb. 17, through Thursday, Feb. 20. The show features swine and cattle that youth from Madison, Jefferson, Suwannee,…
Gulf of Mexico to become Gulf of America?
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com President Trump wasted little time after taking his oath of office in passing a large number of Executive Orders. One such presidential action was entitled “Restoring Names That Honor…
Will the flamingo become the state bird?
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com Florida lawmakers may once again try to make the flamingo the state bird, in lieu of the current mockingbird. House Bill 81, which Republican Representative Jim Mooney, of Islamorada,…
The Game of Life: College Edition Pain tolerance
I have always been one to have a pretty high pain tolerance when it comes to outside things like getting hit, or cut or something similar. Of course, there are certain things…