Belinda Albritton news@greenepublishing.com Carrissa Blanton is the daughter of Ernie and Trish Blanton, her family includes :Troy Bolin (husband), Kendall Bolin (daughter), Tessa Williamson, and Leah Blanton (sisters). She has worked at…
Meet Brianna Davis
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Brianna Davis began working at Lake Park of Madison in 2012, with her first duties being those of a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA). That was after graduating from Madison…
Meet Teonna Tillman
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com For Teonna Tillman, a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Lake Park of Madison, nursing has been a lifelong dream. “I have always wanted to be a nurse,” said Tillman….
Meet Tanyata Smith
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Tanyata Smith obtained her Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) certificate in 2010. In 2021, she got an Associate Degree in Nursing from North Florida College and became a Registered Nurse…
Dr. John Gorrie vs. Florida’s wrath
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com Does it come as any surprise that the invention of air conditioning had its beginnings through an inventor from Florida? About this time of year, the soupy heat of…
MCAA band holds spring concert
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison Creative Arts Academy (MCAA) held their Spring concert for their band on Thursday, April 17, in the MCAA gym. The concert was split into two different parts: the…
Students save money at a college close to home, two NFC open houses to choose from
North Florida College Contributor When considering higher education or workforce certificates, students are faced with the challenge of paying for college. According to a recent study by Ellucian, a collegiate data-solution platform,…
Cowgirls win district championship
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Before the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls made the short trip to Aucilla to face the Lafayette High School Lady Hornets for the Rural Class District Five Softball…
Help sought for Hanners family
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com For Luke Hanners, a former baseball player for the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys baseball team and member of the MCHS Class of 2024, Good Friday of this…
Several receive probation during felony court
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During felony court proceedings on Wednesday, April 16, a full slate of defendants appeared before the Hon. Mark Feagle. Many of the cases were given pre-trial dates and placed…
Learning As I Go: What if we are planted?
“The tiny seed knew that in order to grow it needed to be dropped in dirt, covered in darkness and struggle to reach the light.” -Sandra Kring. I’ve often heard it said…
National Security: VE Day
Today marks the 80th anniversary of the surrender of Nazi Germany to the Allies ending the War in Europe. Officially, Victory in Europe (VE) day is tomorrow because the Soviets insisted on…
A Mother’s Day tribute to my children’s stepmother
My children recently said goodbye to their stepmother, Debbie (Debora Demoruelle Hamilton), who passed away a few weeks ago. I thank God for Debbie. Many years ago, after my first marriage ended…
Jewell Benton Wimberly
Jewell Benton Wimberly passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at the age of 99. Born Sept. 23, 1925, Jewell was the beloved daughter of Charles Herbert Benton and Eula Lee…
Safety 1st car seats are recalled
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Safety 1st has recently recalled around 180,000 car seats due to a choking hazard. The recall states that, “…the headrest foam pad is not adequately secured for certain Safety…
Greyhound offers free ride home for runaway kids
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com In 2024, there were approximately 4.2 million youth 21 years old and younger who experienced homelessness in the U.S. Greyhound Lines, Inc., partners with the National Runaway Safeline and…
Singing his own song
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Being honest has a great deal of importance for Madison native and aspiring songwriter Cole Davis. That honesty is a driving force for Davis, who currently is making a…
Rotary Club hosts Prime Rib Dinner
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, April 24, the Madison Rotary Club held their annual Prime Rib Dinner at the Villa Maria Social Hall of St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church, in Madison. This…
Senior citizens center holds prime rib dinner fundraiser
Leah Androski’ reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison Senior Citizens Center is hosting a prime rib dinner fundraiser event to help support the Madison Senior Citizens Council. The prime rib dinner fundraiser event will be…
Laura’s Garden Notes: Gardening with one hand tied
“Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it or work around it.” –…