Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys and Cowgirls track and field teams are off and running, quite literally, for the 2026 season. Already, the teams are chalking up…
Head in the clouds
Rev. Cheryl Cruce Guest Columnist When I was a child, I was often the one with my head in the clouds, daydreaming quietly. I would sit at my desk, staring out the…
Lee First Baptist Church holding “Pay What you Want” yard sale event
Ady Hammock news@greenepublishing.com Lee First Baptist Church will be holding a “Need it, Take it” yard sale on Saturday, March 7. Beginning at 9 a.m., the event will last until 1 p.m….
Abundent Grace United Methodist Church holding animal blessing service
Ady Hammock news@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, March 14, Abundant Grace United Methodist Church will be hosting an Animal Blessing event, beginning at 10 a.m. with a K-9 demonstration from the Madison County Sheriff’s…
Shiloh Missionary Baptist hosting Movie in the Park
Ady Hammock news@greenepublishing.com Join Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church on Saturday, March 7 for a Movie in the Park, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free, and everyone is welcome. The church will…
Did you know?
Whether you’re buying, selling or just curious about the real estate market, it’s always good to know a few surprising facts. Here are some interesting tidbits that might change the way you…
Things to do before you sell your house
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com No matter the reason, whether it’s a change in your career situation, the need to downsize after the children have “left the nest” or if you simply need to…
The Game of Life: The rise and fall of women’s sports
Halie Weatherington Columnist Hello dear reader, it’s been a while. Since starting my journey into true adulthood (I.e. working 60 hour weeks in my blue-collar job) I have definitely redirected my focus…
National Security: Epic fury
Joe Boyles Guest Columnist Most of this article was written and published six weeks ago. Given the events of this past weekend, it is appropriate to update the situation in Iran. Operation…
Learning As I Go: My thoughts on viral issue
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist It’s been a tough week in Madison County, and I’ve written and rewritten this column in my head throughout the weekend. I’ve prayed so much over these…
Jail Report 2.19 – 2.26
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,…
Bridging the “GAAP” between youth and law enforcement
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Monday, Feb. 23, the local Boyz to Kings and Girlz to Queens mentoring and drop out prevention programs, along with the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, hosted a…
Rotarians hear about North Florida Livestock Show and Sale
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison Rotary Club on Wednesday, Feb. 18, the club members heard a presentation about the 72nd Annual North Florida Livestock Show and Sale,…
Bill seeks to further restrict smoking
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com If a House-introduced bill in the current Florida legislative session is approved and signed into law, smoking in public will become more constrained. House Bill 389, which Representative Alex…
Madison County Commissioners express opposition to water plan
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, Feb. 25, the commissioners discussed a proposal that has arisen from the City of Jacksonville,…
Madison City Commission election approaching
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Registered voters in the City of Madison will be selecting their representatives to serve on the Madison City Commission on Tuesday, March 10. Voters will vote for the commissioner…
Madison Police Department makes a pair of drug busts
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to information provided by the Madison Police Department (MPD), a pair of drug arrests have been made in two separate incidents. The first occurred on Wednesday, Feb. 11,…
Commissioner of Education Announces Winners of the Inaugural Sunshine State Debate in Celebration of America’s Semiquincentennial
Florida Department of Eduction Contributor In recognition of America’s upcoming semiquincentennial, Commissioner of Education Anastasios Kamoutsas announced the winners of the inaugural Florida College System Sunshine State Debate. This new debate…
PBIS celebration at MCCS
Christy Bass Adams Contributor Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, Madison County Central School (MCCS) held their quarterly Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) celebration. PBIS, is a school wide initiative encouraging students to…
Career development highlighted at Kiwanis meeting
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Kiwanis Club of Madison met on Thursday, Feb. 26, enjoying a presentation by North Florida College’s (NFC) Early College Programs Coordinator Jonathan Cooks. He offered an overview of…