Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to a report from Madison County Fire Rescue (MCFR), on Friday, March 7, at approximately 2:15 p.m., a call was received regarding a fire in the vicinity of…
Celestial events in March – Lunar Eclipse Thursday/Friday
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com 2025 is shaping up to be a pretty active, astronomically speaking, with January and February enjoying a planetary parade, several different planetary and lunar conjunctions, a massive and beautiful…
Deadline approaching for Miss Madison County Pageant
$1,000 NFC scholarship to be awarded to the 2025 Miss Madison County Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com Applications for the annual Miss Madison County Pageant are now available, and plans for the 2025 pageant…
Small Business Administration extends deadlines
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Small Business Administration (SBA) recently announced that they will be extending the physical damage loan deadline for disaster declarations affected by the 2024 federal funding lapse. The new…
Learning As I Go: Looking for fish
My family doesn’t visit beaches on Spring Break, we visit the bays. While others flood to the sandy shores of West and South Florida, my family hooks to our boat, loads up…
National Security: Work and productivity
The Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE, under the guidance of Elon Musk, has found that most non-uniformed federal government employees have not been showing up at the office to work for…
Are you ready to take that step toward God?
“I will get up, go to my father, and tell him I’m sorry. That I’m really, really sorry.” Jason sighed deeply and slid down the wall to a seated position. He squeezed…
Greene Publishing, Inc. hosting Business After Hours
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com As if St. Patrick’s Day was not enough of a reason to wear green, you have another reason. On Tuesday, March 18, from 5 p.m. until 6:30 p.m., Greene…
Submissions sought for “Retreat to Vintage Florida Cookbook”
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In conjunction with this year’s Down Home Days celebration, the Madison County Chamber of Commerce is planning to produce a cookbook that will “celebrate the unique flavors, traditions and…
Have you had your cookies today?
It’s Girl Scout Cookie time and Dani Powers stopped by the Greene Publishing office recently to deliver the annual delights. She participates in Girl Scouts through the Perry, Fla. troop and says…
Two lemur sisters join Wildlife Center’s breeding program
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com In the Indian Ocean, off the southeastern coast of Africa, lies Madagascar, the fourth largest island nation in the world. Because of its isolated location, many animals and plants…
NFC President to step down in December
North Florida College Contributor Dr. John Grosskopf, the eighth president of North Florida College (NFC), has announced the difficult decision to step down from the presidency in December due to health concerns….
Look before you lop
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com With spring in full swing, and the last, lingering threat of winter’s frost a steadily fading memory, gardeners everywhere are taking to the sunshine just beyond their front doors,…
Ash Wednesday observance began the Lenten season
Danny Federico news@greenepublishing.com “By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you return to the ground, since from it you were taken; for dust you are and to…
Spring into action at Evergreen Cemetery
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Join the Friends of Evergreen Cemetery as they work to spruce up the cemetery on Saturday, March 15, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This is a great time…
Vinsons share ministry vision in Madison
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, Feb. 17, Lake Park, Ga. residents Kyle and Jade Vinson hosted a vision-casting dinner and fundraiser at CrossPointe Church, in Madison. After everyone enjoyed some of Timmy…
Cowgirls extend winning streak
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com For the second game in a row, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls varsity softball team went on the road and were later returning home than expected. This…
Youth Football Camp around the corner
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Ironhead Gallon Family Foundation (IGFF) inaugural Youth Football Camp is scheduled for Saturday, March 8, at Boothill Stadium. Check ins will begin at 7:30 a.m. and drills will…
Madison Chamber of Commerce searches for new executive director
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the search for a new Executive Director, marking a pivotal moment of growth and expansion for the Chamber and…
Deadline approaching for Miss Madison County Pageant
$1,000 NFC scholarship to be awarded to the 2025 Miss Madison County Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com Applications for the annual Miss Madison County Pageant are now available, and plans for the 2025 pageant…