Jason Futch news@greenepublishing.com A Madison County man wanted in Suwannee County for child sex crimes is in critical condition following a standoff that led to the suspect firing a self-inflicted gunshot wound…
Community appreciation program set to honor local servant
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The late Matilda Thomas was passionate about honoring those who faithfully served her beloved community of Greenville. In keeping with her legacy, the Thomas family and the Greenville community…
Freedom Night approaches at Renewed Life Outreach Center
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Freedom Collective, a ministry based in Nashville, Tenn., will be ministering at Renewed Life Outreach Center on Saturday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m. The church is located at 13752…
Lucía Andress captures the world on a colorful canvas
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Lucía Andress moved to Madison with her family 10 years ago, far from the hustle and bustle of her roots in Jacksonville, Fla. Andress is a 16 year-old homeschool…
The FFA Program at JMPHS, preserving traditions and building leaders
Amanda Jones Contributor In the heart of North Florida’s agricultural community, the Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter at James Madison Preparatory High School (JMPHS) continues to grow strong. As a tuition-free…
Suspect shoots himself during standoff
According to information provided by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), on Thursday, Feb. 19, at approximately 6:30 p.m., MCSO investigators received word from the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office that a man…
The MCAA FFA Chapter: “Learning to do, doing to learn, earning to live, living to serve”
Jessica Webb Contributor Each year, FFA Week gives us the opportunity to celebrate the impact of agricultural education and the many students who are learning, leading and serving through the FFA. The…
School Board Workshop focuses on internal funds and future planning
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County School Board met on Tuesday Feb. 17, addressing a wide range of financial and academic matters affecting the district. The session opened with the regular Pledge…
Inside Out and Upside Down: Lessons in Daily Grace
Rev. Cheryl Cruce Columnist It was during the years when my children were attending a small Christian school. Like most families, Monday mornings seemed to arrive sooner than expected. With three children…
Tri-County hosts annual Youth Tour in Tallahassee
Kaitlynn Culpepper Courtesy Tri-County Electric Cooperative (TCEC) sponsors several juniors from area high schools to attend the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour in Washington, DC each year. The Youth Tour is more than…
JMPHS welcomes rising ninth graders at open house
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Families gathered on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at James Madison Preparatory High School (JMPHS) for the school’s rising ninth grade Open House, held at 6 p.m. The event invited incoming…
Jim Stanley Seeking Re-Election
Jim Stanley Contributor Mayor Jim Stanley is seeking re-election as District 4 Commissioner for the City of Madison. Coming off many years of service, distinguished by his commitment to listen to the…
C&E Restaurant hosting men’s fellowship breakfast
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Madison Restoration Committee is sponsoring a men’s fellowship breakfast on Saturday, March 7, at 8.m. The event will be held at C&E Restaurant, located at 821 SW Martin…
Florida Prepaid Open Enrollment now available
Florida Prepaid Contributor The Florida Prepaid College Board announced the Open Enrollment window for 2026 started Sunday, Feb. 1, allowing Florida families to lock in future postsecondary education costs at today’s plan…
A heart-felt thank you to the hardworking staff at MCCS
Christy Bass Adams Contributor Friday, Feb. 14, began with a heart-felt thank you to the staff at Madison County Central School (MCCS). Volunteers and administrators walked the bus ramp and delivered Valentine…
Madison County FFA Alumni holds annual squirrel hunt
On Saturday, March 7, the Madison County Future Farmers of America (FFA) Alumni is holding an annual squirrel hunt. Participants may only harvest the Eastern Gray Squirrel. All Florida Fish and Wildlife…
Way Back When
Feb. 18, 1966 The youngsters of The Playhouse Kindergarten enjoyed a Valentine’s Day party given to them by their teacher, Mrs. Sanders, on Monday, Feb. 14. Their handwork consisted of cutting out…
Meet Dee Leslie: Making good times better
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Dee Leslie has been a realtor with Oaksfeather Realty since October of 2025, but she has been a realtor since obtaining her license in 2021. Originally from South Georgia,…
Cowboys fall to Tigers
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School boys basketball team fell behind early and, despite a late game rally were defeated, 61-46, by the visiting Tigers of Columbia High School on…
Cowboys split pre-season games
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys varsity baseball team played two pre-season games with vastly mixed results. The Cowboys played the Jefferson County High School Tigers on Thursday,…