Florida TaxWatch Contributor On Thursday, Dec. 5, Florida TaxWatch released “2024 Florida Tax & Bond Referenda: Florida Voters Continue Their Generosity, Approving $1.9 Billion in Local Tax Increases and Almost $1.0 Billion…
From the Sunny Side: Happy Birthday Dad
When I prepared to write something for our weekly visit, I really didn’t know what I was going to write. Then, a quick glance at the calendar and a bit of math…
The Game of Life: College Edition Reflecting
With the new year comes new beginnings, new seasons of life, maybe new relationships, hardships, triumphs, and who knows what else. Before looking forward to all the new goals and achievements you’re…
Authority of Jesus proven by the resurrection
What evidence can be given that God can grant hope to the Christian and they will become His “inheritance?” Paul says it is the resurrection and the positioning of Jesus at God’s…
Today can be different: Does God tire of our constant repenting?
Is there a sin that keeps harassing you – the one you thought you’d conquered, only to find it creeping back? At first, only occasionally, but now, much more often. Should you…
Howard Wayne Mosier
Mr. Howard Wayne Mosier, age 63, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Madison, Fla. Howard was born on the George Airforce Base, in California, on Dec….
Bud Elmore “Uncle Bud” Demps, Sr. (April 8, 1953 – Dec. 11, 2024)
“To Be Absent from the Body is to be Present with the Lord” ~ 2 Corinthians 5:8 Bud Elmore Demps, Sr., 71, of Greenville, Fla., crossed from this walk of life to…
Mother Elizabeth “Moot” Walker McDonald (Oct. 10, 1940– Dec. 26, 2024)
“It is Well with My Soul” Mother Elizabeth Walker McDonald, 84, affectionately known as “Moot,” of Madison, Fla., departed this earthly life and transitioned to her eternal home on Thursday, Dec. 26,…
MCSO holds cocoa and cookies with the sheriff
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Friday, Dec. 20, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) with 11:1 Catering held their Cocoa and Cookies with the Sheriff at two different locations: Haffye Hayes Park, in…
Surprise planned for 55-Plus Club
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The monthly luncheon meeting of the 55-Plus Club on Wednesday, Jan. 8, will be a surprise presentation by Hickory Grove Methodist Church. The luncheon is scheduled to begin at…
Jail Report
Dec. 24 Delmon Johnson – Aggravated battery causing bodily harm or disability Adaji Garwood – Driving while license suspended habitual offender Fairley Pitts – Driving while license suspended or revoked third subsequent…
The Bush Wealth Advantage: Ideal time to review your investment portfolio
The beginning of the year is an ideal time to review your investment portfolio for several reasons, particularly when stock markets are reaching new highs. As markets climb, the value of individual…
Lost for words: Are you feeling hunky-dory and right as rain?
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com In our continuing quest to shed light on phrases common in the past but fading fast, “right as rain” and “hunky dory” are two cheery references that leave the…
Choose cauliflower in January
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com Cauliflower has just come into season in Florida, and it will continue to be “fresh from Florida” through March. So, this is a great time to get the most…
Celebrating the winter sun
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com With winter solstice nearly two weeks behind us, we can really begin to sense the gradual lengthening of days. Our coldest weather still lies in the weeks to come,…
Cheerleader Spotlights: Eva Pickels & Zaccuria Tillman
Fourteen-year-old Eva Pickels has been cheering for five years. She enjoys stunts, learning new cheers and the people around her the most in cheerleading. She is aiming to get good grades and…
Cowboys succeed in Christmas tournament
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com After dropping two games to Tallahassee teams; Lincoln High School, 59-20, on Thursday, Dec. 19, and Godby High School, 70-36, on Friday, Dec. 20; the Madison County High School…
Cowgirls edge Lady Indians
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Dec. 21, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls battled to come from behind to defeat the Lady Indians of Ft. White High School, 64-60, on the…
Lee Christmas Lighting Contest winners announced
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Monday, Dec. 23, the Town of Lee announced their Lee Christmas Lighting Contest winners on their Facebook page, showing off the houses and their festive decor. Every Christmas,…
Pair of Cowboys honored by Sports Illustrated
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The post season honors are stacking up for the Madison County High School (MCHS) football team. In addition to taking their seventh state title in school history, several individual…