“For these things, I weep” (Lamentations 1:16 KJV). “Mine eye runneth down with rivers of water for the destruction of the daughter of my people. Mine eye trickleth down, and ceaseth not,…
Deaconess Marcell Denise Copeland Jones December 27, 1960 – December 11, 2024
“Well done, good and faithful servant …. Enter the joy of the Master.” ~ Matthew 25:21 On Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, Almighty God saw fit to dispatch an angel from Heaven in…
Billy Franklin Williams
Billy Franklin Williams, 78, of Orlando, Fla., passed there on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., on Saturday, Dec. 21, at Shiloh M.B. Church, with interment…
Stanley mugs recalled for burn risk
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Approximately 2.6 million Stanley products have been recalled for “potential burn hazards.” This recall includes all Stanley Switchback and Trigger Action stainless steel travel mugs that have been sold…
701 BC Venue and Brewery hosts Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The 701 BC Venue and Brewery, located at 701 SW Range Ave., in Madison, is hosting a Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 25, starting at 4 p.m….
Madison Garden Club enjoys “musical ornaments”
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the December meeting of the Madison Garden Club on Thursday, Dec. 5, the club members enjoyed a different, yet festive program. Instead of the usual “flowers and fertilizer”…
Light Up Madison brings holiday cheer
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The annual Light Up Madison celebration was held on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. in downtown Madison. At 4 p.m. Becky’s Dance Steps Studios performed…
Team Dad hosts Santa’s Workshop
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Join Team Dad on Saturday, Dec. 21, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. for Santa’s Workshop at Bright Days Early Head Start, located at 250 NW Haynes St., in…
Enjoy cocoa and cookies with MCSO and 11:1 Catering
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishi -ng.com On Friday, Dec. 20, Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), in partnership with 11:1 Catering, will host “Cocoa and Cookies with the Sheriff,” at two separate locations. The first…
The Bush Wealth Advantage
Smart holiday spending: Financial tips for a Merry Christmas without the debt As the holiday season approaches, many of us look forward to the joys of giving and receiving. However, the excitement…
Greenville Baptist Church plans candlelight service
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Pastor Zac Funari cordially invites everyone to attend the “Church on the Hill,” Greenville Baptist Church for a special Christmas Eve service on Tuesday, Dec. 24. The service promises…
Community Calendar
Friday, December 13 through Tuesday, December 24 Camp Rock of Georgia Fostering Agency welcomes you to Christmas Lights at Camp Rock, their largest annual fundraiser. The light show will continue from 6…
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,…
Mishaps and molasses
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. While flipping through the pages of my 1872 copy of “Dr. Chase’s Recipes or Information for Everybody,” a 19th-century guide on making sweets, medicines, lacquer and everything…
Cowgirls trounce Lady Trojans
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls had a successful road trip to Jasper on Friday, Dec. 13, when they played the Lady Trojans of Hamilton County High School…
Boyz to Kings goes international
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com What began several years ago with a journalist with ties to the African nation of Rwanda, has led to the Madison-based Boyz to Kings mentorship and drop-out prevention program…
City recognizes Cowboys’ successful season
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Dec. 10, the Madison City Commission began their monthly meeting by reading Resolution No. 2024-11, which commended the Madison County High School Cowboys for their Rural State…
Greenville community center gym may be available soon
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Greenville Town Council on Monday, Dec. 16, there was discussion held regarding the gym located in the community center. The gym features state-of-the-art…
Time to light-up Lee for the holiday season
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The time has approached for the Christmas-Lighting Contest in the Town of Lee. Eligible contestants include anyone who is on the Lee Utility System and lives within the Lee…
Madison County provides safe child exchange zones
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com In July, Florida House Bill 385 went into effect. This bill requires that all sheriffs’ offices provide safe child exchange zones in their respective counties. Safe child exchange zones…