News Service Florida Contributor Florida motorists would have to attach license plates on the front of their vehicles that would match the plates already required on the rear, under a proposal moving…
Is your vehicle a security threat?
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com No one in their right mind would willingly give private or personal information to someone they knew wanted to harm them, but many citizens may not realize that they…
Breakfast at my place: First responder family
I grew up part of a first responder family. I was a third generation volunteer firefighter, my mom and dad both joined their local fire company at 15 years old. My aunts…
From the Sunny Side: Okay, I’m a dreamer
There are many times when an event happens, and it sparks a thought in my mind. Often it brings up a memory of a song or TV show. As an example, something…
Receiving a spirit of wisdom and of revelation
Paul addresses his prayer to the “God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory.” After expressing thanks for their faith and love for the saints, Paul now expresses one of…
Madison County Youth Bassmasters announces tournament date
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison County Youth Bassmasters will be holding a tournament on Saturday, April 12, at the Cherry Lake Boat Ramp, located in Madison, Fla., from safe light until 12 p.m. …
State Farm donates $70k to support Second Harvest of the Big Bend’s mobile pantries
Second Harvest of the Big Bend Contributor Second Harvest of the Big Bend is thrilled to announce a generous $70,000 grant from State Farm, which will go directly toward supporting the organization’s…
Kiwanis Club donates to daycare center
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…