Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Grants Committee of the Madison Kiwanis Club went on site to the James Christian Daycare Center, in Greenville, to present a check to assist with repairing their gazebo,…
CareerSource North Florida offers summer camp scholarships
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com CareerSource North Florida, located on 705 E. Base St., in Madison, is offering short-term scholarships to help teens attend various summer programs. They are asking any interested programs to…
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: Florida retirement dream is quickly changing
The Sunshine State is no longer the simple, affordable choice it once was. For decades, Florida has been a top retirement destination, attracting older adults with its warm climate, tax advantages and…
Vietnam War Veterans Day: A day to remember the ultimate sacrifices
Jason Futch news@greenepublishing.com The Vietnam War raged for decades, and throughout the presidencies of four United States Presidents. As offensives raged, and the casualties of war continued to trickle in, there were…
Celebrating doctors’ day
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com In 1933, Eudora Brown Almond, wife of physician Dr. Charles B. Almond, held the first ever National Doctors’ Day in Winder, Ga., by the Barrow County Alliance. In 1990,…
MCHS FFA team take second place in livestock judging
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, March 22, four members of the Madison County High School (MCHS) Future Farmers of America (FFA) traveled to Lake Butler, Fla. to compete in livestock judging and…
Livestock judging camp coming in July
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Any Future Farmers of America (FFA) members interested in expanding their knowledge of livestock judging should mark their calendars for Wednesday, July 16, through Saturday, July 19. The University…
MCAA Panthers baseball gets stung by the hornets
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison Creative Arts Academy (MCAA) recently met the Lafayette Hornets on Tuesday, March 18, at 5 p.m. at the Madison County Recreation Complex. The Hornets opened scoring with…
What happened to all the dogwoods?
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com It used to be that creamy white dogwood blossoms were an iconic sign of spring in the woods and along the roadways of Madison County, as well as throughout…
Madison County Babe Ruth Opening Day approaching
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com For Major League Baseball, opening day is slated for Thursday, March 27. However for a group of excited Madison County youngsters, an even bigger opening day will take place…
Madison man sentenced to three years
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Wednesday, March 19, Craig Solomon, Jr., of Madison, pled guilty and was sentenced to three years in prison, with the Florida Department of Corrections, on a charge of…
Madison Fire Department offers free smoke alarms
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison Fire Department has partnered with the American Red Cross and supplies Madison County residents with free smoke alarms for their homes. “Since January, the Madison Fire Department…
Former Central School teacher competing for “America’s Favorite Teacher”
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It came as a surprise to former Madison County Central School (MCCS) teacher Jamie Fine-Andrews when she discovered a friend had nominated her for “America’s Favorite Teacher.” The America’s…
Adams selected as finalist for Selah Awards
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Christy Bass Adams, a local author and Bible teacher, has attended the Blue Ridge Christian Writers Conference for several years and has submitted her work for recognition previously. This…
Cherry Lake public meeting planned
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will be hosting a public meeting on Thursday, April 3, at the 4-H Camp Cherry Lake Auditorium. The meeting will start…
Some Aldi stores returned to Winn Dixies
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com Given recent events, the question that arises relative to the local Winn Dixie is not so much whether Aldi will convert it into one of its brand stores, but…
House to Take Up Med Mal Change
News Service Florida Contributor The Florida House is scheduled to take up a proposal that would change a decades-old law and clear the way for more medical-malpractice lawsuits over patient deaths. The…
Learning As I Go: Hands up
Wide-eyed, hands in the air, laughter falling from his lips, he ventured from one side of the living room to the other. My son Daniel’s first steps were both a surprise and…