Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In his famous play, Romeo and Juliet, the late-great “Bard” William Shakespeare, said, “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Of course, Juliet was referring to…
This hurricane season looks to be historic
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Although there are still two months remaining in the 2026 hurricane season, this year has already been a historically significant one. For the first time in many decades, there…
Celebrate World Teacher’s Day
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com This year will mark the 60th anniversary of World Teacher’s Day. World Teacher’s Day began in 1966 as a recommendation of the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization…
Dr. John Lewis wins “Service to Agriculture” Award
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the 81st Annual Farm Bureau Banquet, local veterinarian Dr. John Lewis was honored for his decades of service to local farmers and ranchers. After graduating from high school…
Freddy Pitts receives the George Townsend Good Neighbor Award
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Freddy Pitts has proven himself to be the epitome of a “good neighbor;” as his neighbors will quickly attest. For that reason, he was named the recipient of the…
Long time Farm Bureau President honored
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the 81st Annual Farm Bureau Banquet, long-time Farm Bureau President Richard Terry was honored as being the recipient of the Florida Farm Bureau Distinguished Service Award. Terry…
Carol Gibson kicks off Ms. Bridgett’s 5K class’s Apple Unit
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com The Madison County School Board District Two Representative and Chair, Carol Gibson, kicked off kindergarten and first grade classes at Madison Creative Arts Academy (MCAA) with her monthly enrichment…
Peanuts are in season
Fresh From Florida Contributor Florida peanuts are in season. Known for their trusted flavor and quality, Florida peanuts deliver the simple goodness families have enjoyed for generations. Grown under the Florida sunshine,…
Volunteers needed for museum
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Madison County’s historical museum, the Treasures of Madison County, is seeking volunteers to help man the museum. Volunteers should be able to dedicated two hour shifts from 10…
Kiwanis Club holds installation luncheon
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Madison Kiwanis Club held a festive occasion on Thursday, Sept. 24, installing new officers for the coming year. Division Three Lt. Governor Faith Kinneer presided over the installation…
Farm Bureau holds 81st Annual Banquet
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Sept. 15, the local Farm Bureau Agency held their 81st Annual Banquet at the Madison Church of God’s Family Life Center, located at 771 NE Colin Kelly…
Madison/Jefferson Community Cleanup hosted by SWAT was a success
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com The two counties of Madison and Jefferson came together to organize a cross-county clean-up event on Saturday, Sept. 19. The event was organized by the Florida Department of Health…
Healthcare Hero Spotlight: Betsy Rykard
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Carrier continues to spotlight our community’s healthcare heroes, thanking them for their service and dedication to helping patients in need. One such hero is the Human…
Educational updates: School Board meeting brings concerns to light
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com At the semi-monthly meeting of the Madison County School Board, that took place at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 22, was home to an informational presentation comparing the Florida…
School Board approves Newspapers in Education for Madison County
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com On Monday, Sept. 21, the Madison County School Board convened for one of their semi-monthly meetings. One of the highlights from the meeting was the discussion and approval of…
Outstanding Young Farmer of the Year
Outstanding Young Farmer of the Year The winner of Madison Farm Bureau’s most Outstanding Young Farmer of the Year was Jacob Hanners. Hanners is 27 years old, and is the seventh generation…
Conservation Farmers of the Year
Conservation Farmers of the Year The Farm Bureau Banquet winners of Conservation Farmer of the Year, presented by the Madison Soil and Water Conservation District, were Micky and Timmy Tuten for their…
Outstanding Farm Family of the Year
Outstanding Farm Family of the Year The Madison Farm Bureau’s Banquet winners of most Outstanding Farm Family of the Year were the Platt Family – Troy, Tracey, Tyler and Tanner all live…
Outstanding Young Farmer of the Year
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com Outstanding Young Farmer of the Year The winner of Madison Farm Bureau’s most Outstanding Young Farmer of the Year was Jacob Hanners. Hanners is 27 years old, and is…
Why is the Suwannee River brown? A look at Florida’s famous “sweet tea” rivers
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. North Florida is nearly as southern as it gets in the United States, so it seems only appropriate that the Big Bend’s many blackwater or mixed rivers…