Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Friends of Evergreen Cemetery will be holding a clean-up day at the cemetery, located on US Hwy. 90, just east of the Greenville city limits. The event will…
Woman’s Club hears about new medical facility
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the monthly meeting of the Madison Woman’s Club on Thursday, March 12, the members heard a presentation from Cheryl Bell, Manager for North Florida Medical Center. The center…
Calling all quilters and sewing enthusiasts: help bring comfort to patients with dementia
Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com There are more than 55 million people worldwide with dementia, according to the World Health Organization, and that number continues to grow. Behind every statistic is a person who…
USPS proposes major stamp price increase amid financial struggles
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com The United States Postal Service (USPS) is proposing a significant increase in the cost of first-class stamps, a move that could impact millions of Americans who rely on traditional…
Boyz to Kings to host community celebration
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Boyz to Kings, the mentoring and dropout prevention program, will be holding a Community Celebration on Friday, April 3, from 6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. The event will take…
From the Sunny Side: It’s all around you
Rick Patrick Columnist On more than a couple of occasions, people have asked me the same question many writers receive. That is, “Where do you get your ideas?” I have to admit,…
Jesus could have said, ‘Not Your will, but Mine.’
Sheryl Boldt Guest Columnist The message of Good Friday is sobering – and so, so powerful: Jesus chose to die for us. He willingly gave His life to pay the price for…
National Security: Spring break
Joe Boyles Guest Columnist It is Spring Break season where millions of young people, primarily college students, flock to the warm and sunny beaches of Florida and other southern climes to “let…
Learning As I Go: Houseboat review
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist Many people have inquired about our houseboat adventure over spring break. Honestly, I didn’t know what to expect. Would I get motion sick? Would we hate each…
The weather is “Bright” in Downtown Madison
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com People everywhere now have a new, colorful way to keep up with the weather in Downtown Madison. A new and innovative Weatherstem monitoring station is now perched atop the…
Town of Greenville inching forward with grocery store
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Greenville Town Council on Monday, March 9, the council passed a pair of resolutions related to the long-awaited grocery store. In one resolution,…
It was enough
Rev. Cheryl Cruce Columnist It was one of those lazy Saturday afternoons in early spring when my daughter suggested we ride down to the river in the side-by-side. So, with my grandson…
Disaster declaration issues after freeze – how Madison farmers can get help
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Relief is on the way for local farmers following a historic freeze the caused more than $3 billion in agricultural losses across Florida. Congresswoman Kat Cammack announced that a…
MCCS Beta competes in National Beta Leadership Summit
Memori McGriff Contributor From Tuesday, March 17 through Wednesday, March 18, seven outstanding students from Madison County Central School (MCCS) represented our school at the National Beta Leadership Summit in Jekyll Island,…
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…
Increased security planned at Cherry Lake
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, March 11, the commissioners approved the purchase of a new security camera system at Cherry…
Forgiveness crushes Tim Allen’s cynicism towards Christianity
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Comedian Tim Allen, known for his roles in Home Improvement and the Santa Claus movies, hasn’t always had a lot to laugh about. At 11 years old, Allen lost…
Byron Poore achieves top ranking in quartet competition
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Byron Poore is well known for his ability to assist customers at Madison County Community Bank with financial planning. Though “crunching numbers” is his specialty, he had number one…
MCCS Beta Club honors staff ahead of spring break
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Students in the Madison County Central School (MCCS) Beta Club took time this week to recognize the dedication and hard work of their school’s staff with a thoughtful show…
New system will cause minor delays at tax collector’s office
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison County Tax Collector Robin Hart is pleased to announce that her office is receiving an upgraded system from the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DMV), as part…