Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Heart ’n Soul Hospice is currently seeking volunteers who would like to spend one or two hours per week with their patients. These volunteers can fill a vital role…
Lions Club grants teachers’ wishes
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Each school year, the Madison Lions Club presents teachers in the Madison County school system with school supplies in order to help support the teachers. On Wednesday, Nov. 6,…
American Legion Riders hold chili cook off
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Nov. 9, the American Legion Riders Chapter, from Cherry Lake, held their Third Annual Chili Cook Off. It was an afternoon of fun, fellowship, and of course,…
Upcoming Madison Public Library events
There are a lot of interesting events upcoming at your local library. Madison Public Library, located at 378 College Loop, in Madison, holds various workshops, educational and story time events for the…
Lafayette hosts annual Farm Judging Contest
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com On Friday, Nov. 8, the UF/IFAS Extension of Lafayette County played host to its annual Farm Judging Contest. Future Farmers of America (FFA) and 4-H members from Dixie, Branford,…
Farm Credit announces 2025 AgVocator Scholarship Program
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com Farm Credit of Northwest Florida announced the launch of the 2025 AgVocator Scholarship Program, which is intended to support the next generation of agricultural leaders. Applicants with a strong…
Helene agricultural losses add up
Jim Turner News Service Florida Contributor Hurricane Helene, a major storm that made landfall in late September in Taylor County, inflicted up to $162.2 million in agricultural losses in Florida. The University…
FWC applies discounts on hunting and fishing licenses
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Monday, Oct. 28, Governor Ron DeSantis signed an executive order which stated the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will provide discounts on hunting and fishing licenses. …
Macedonia Baptist Church reaches out to North Carolina
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com While Madison County was one area that had a direct impact from this year’s Hurricane Helene, nothing in Madison County quite compared to the massive flooding that hit North…
Madison County residents fill shoeboxes with Christmas joy
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com After a week of receiving Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes from churches and individuals throughout Madison County, Christian Matlock, who oversaw drop-offs at The Bridge, reports that 2,170 shoeboxes were…
Cowboys head to state championship
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The stakes were almost as high as they could be on Friday, Nov. 29, when the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys hosted the Fighting Tigers of Union County…
Cheerleader Spotlight: Megan Bass
Megan Bass is the 14-year-old daughter of Donnie and Marcia Bass. She is in her fifth year as a cheerleader, and says doing stunts and getting to know the people on the…
MCCS BETA Club lends a helping hand in the community
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Central School (MCCS) Beta Club has helped in various ways in Madison County this year, with members planting flowers around the school, donating a check to…
Facebook Live with Coach Bright scheduled
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Be sure to tune in to Greene Publishing, Inc.’s Facebook page for a special Facebook Live presentation with Coach Eric Bright, with the Madison County Central School (MCCS) Broncos,…
The secret is out: Adams releases second book in children’s series
Mike Parker Contributor Author/educator Christy Bass Adams and artist/illustrator Lisa Isadora Thompson are celebrating the release of “The Secret Door,” the second volume in their whimsical and engaging series of middle-grade novels, “The Adventures…
Madison County District School Related Employee of the Year chosen
Madison Creative Arts Academy (MCAA) kindergarten teaching assistant Sheila Thompkins (right) has been chosen as the Madison County District School Related Employee of the Year. The selection was announced during a luncheon…
Go ahead and write your letter to Santa
John Willoughby news@greenepublishing.com We are pleased to announce the time to submit letters to Santa Claus is here once again! That’s right, jolly ole St. Nicholas is waiting to hear from you…
Student grades discussed during school board meeting
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County District School Board on Tuesday, Nov. 19, there was discussion concerning the Student Progression Plan proposed by the district. There was…
Operation Fall Harvest mass prison search a resounding success
Florida Department of Corrections Contributor On Thursday, Nov. 2, the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) joined state agency partners from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) and…
Passing Parade: Cranberries
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist Revolutionary War veteran Henry Hall is accredited with starting commercial cranberry production on Cape Cod in 1816. Cranberries remain Massachusetts’ most important crop, supporting thousands of jobs…