Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com With the trial of embattled former Jefferson County Clerk of Courts Kirk Reams resulting in a conviction on the charge of grand theft against the former county official, a…
From the Sunny Side: Birthdays
I’m not one to want to bring too much attention to myself (I can just see the rolling eyes of my co-workers as they read that statement), but today marks a special…
The Game of Life: College Edition Confidence
I’m sure you have all heard the phrase, “confidence is key,” and I fully agree with that statement. Outwardly, I think I present myself in a fairly confident way but that isn’t…
Passing Parade: Reagan
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist After graduating from a northern Maine high school, in 1960, I attended college in San Diego, Calif. I believe it was 1961 that the local Young Americans…
Humble yourself and God will exalt you
James describes the attitude and actions of those who will humble themselves before God. He says God will exalt or reward those who humble themselves (James 8b-10). In a spiritual sense, James…
William “Bill” Rabon
William “Bill” Rabon was born on January 5, 1953, to parents W.L. and Frances Rabon. He grew up in Monticello, Fla., with his siblings Wanda, Johnny and Sherry. Bill completed his education…
Mama’s Italian Restaurant holds ribbon cutting
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The restaurant has been operating in Madison since June of this year, but on Monday, Sept. 9, Mama’s Italian Restaurant held their “official” grand opening and ribbon cutting. During…
Boyz to Kings to hold car wash
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Boyz to Kings, the local mentoring and drop-out prevention organization, will be hold a fundraising car wash on Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Madison Community Bank, from 9 a.m….
Kiwanians receive play-by-play from Coach Harris
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Madison Kiwanis Club met on Thursday, Aug. 22, with Madison County High School (MCHS) Athletic Director Price Harris as their guest speaker. He informed the group of the…
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center opens at The Bridge
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Since Sept. 4, the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) has set up shop at The Bridge to provide support and services to anyone in Madison County needing to file…
The Bush Wealth Advantage: How to Mitigate Retirement Challenges
A few weeks ago, I was talking with a client who noted that post-COVID, the future—and the financial risks it presents—felt uncertain. It’s a sentiment that I’ve heard fairly often, and it’s…
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,…
Community Calendar
Saturday, Sept. 14 Madison’s Local Market will be held from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Four Freedoms Park, in Madison. There will be craftsmen, farms, food trucks and many other…
Muscovy ducks quackily take residence at Lake Frances
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Lake Frances, you will see various wildlife swimming and enjoying themselves around the lake. One of the animals you will see are the Muscovy ducks. Muscovy ducks are…
Registration is now open for Tallahassee Out of the Darkness Community Walk
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Nov. 9, North Florida residents will gather in Cascades Park in Tallahassee, Fla. to participate in the 2024 Tallahassee Out of the Darkness Community Walk. This event…
Is gluten the problem for your health?
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com Gluten-free food has been exploding in popularity over the past few years. Ten years ago, no one cared about gluten. Now, every store has a gluten-free section; gluten-free cookies,…
The lost town of Port Leon
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com The towns we see in North Florida today, such as Monticello, Madison, Live Oak, Perry, Quincy and more, are relatively few when compared to the ones that were originally…
Signs that show your car’s oil needs to be changed
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Good, clean oil can increase the performance and extend the life of your car, while keeping your car’s engine clean. While many rely on their mileage as a sign…
Cowboys Gameday: Another tough road trip
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com For the second week in a row, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys will go on the road to face another tough rival. This week, the destination will…
Cheerleader Spotlights: Lexi Cooke & Zakaria Scott
Lexi Cooke is one of the seniors on the Madison County High School varsity cheerleading squad. She has been cheering for seven years and says the relationships she has formed are what…