Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Christmas season became a little brighter for dozens of children on Tuesday, Dec. 16, thanks to the efforts of the Junior Auxiliary of Madison organization. The group began…
Jail Report
Dec. 17 Marcell Barfield – Trespassing structure or conveyance Dec. 18 Terrence Jennings – Probation violation Dec. 19 Cameo Freelove – Out of county warrant/Sarasota County John Lones – Criminal registration Michael…
The Bush Wealth Advantage: A fresh start for your financial future
Kent Patrick Contributor The start of a new year brings a natural pause, a chance to reflect, reset and look ahead. While many people focus on resolutions related to health or habits,…
BDSS dancers perform for Madison Health and Rehab residents
Ady Hammock news@greenepublishing.com On Friday, Dec. 19, many of the young ladies and men enrolled in Becky’s Dance Steps Studio (BDSS) traveled to Madison Health and Rehab to perform their Christmas dances…
Santa spreads holiday cheer at Lee Town Hall
Ady Hammock news@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Dec. 20, Lee Town Hall held their Holiday Celebration. Families arrived at Lee Town Hall at 2 p.m., with children anxiously awaiting Santa’s arrival. The Lee Volunteer…
Governor proposes legislation to curb AI and AI data centers
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com Governor Ron DeSantis is proposing the enactment of a measure to protect consumers by establishment of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Bill of Rights for Floridians, as well as another…
Madison County Hospital Health System begins demolition to make way for the new Madison Health and Wellness Center
Madison County Memorial Hospital Contributor Madison County Hospital Health System (MCHHS) has begun demolition of the former school building located on its campus, marking a pivotal milestone in the development of the…
’Tis the season to drive sober
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The holiday season brings a level of joy and celebration that is unmatched during the rest of the year. With that, it also has the potential to be a…
National Security: Messiah
Joe Boyles Guest Columnist One of the most popular music compositions for the 12-day Season of Christmas is Handel’s Messiah, an oratorio written in 1741. George Frederic Handel (1685-1759) was born in…
What can God do with our dedicated lives?
Sheryl Boldt Guest Columnist Are you eagerly looking forward to 2026? Or has 2025 been so bad that you dread another day, much less another year? Could it be that experiencing more…
The holy hush of ordinary
Cheryl Cruce Guest Columnist They were just ordinary people, carving out a place on the outskirts of town where neighbors were few and gardens generous. A wooded area was cleared carefully, yet…
From the Sunny Side: New Year
Rick Patrick Columnist Well how about that. Here we are about to replace the calendars on the wall already. It seems like only a month ago that I flipped the calendar to…
Madison County School District announces enhanced security
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Beginning on Tuesday, Dec. 16, Madison County schools now has enhanced security in place. The new CEIA Opengate security screening system is in place as an effort to…
Town of Lee Christmas Lighting Contest winners announced
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com A fun Christmas tradition for the Town of Lee is their annual Christmas Lighting Competition. This year’s winners were recently announced. First Place, with a prize of $50…
Pinetta First Baptist Church hosting pulled pork dinner
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Jan. 10, First Baptist Church of Pinetta will be hosting a pulled pork dinner, in support of the church’s mission outreach fund. They will be serving pulled…
St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church to host Beast Feast
Bryant Thigpen Contributor St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church will be hosting their Seventh Annual Beast Feast on Saturday, Jan. 10, at 6 p.m. This year’s event will be held at a…
Madison County students show improvement
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During a workshop meeting of the Madison County District School Board on Tuesday, Dec. 16, the board heard a report from Barbara Thomas, Coordinator of Assessment and Accountability….
The Holy Hush of Ordinary
Rev. Cheryl Cruce Columnist They were just ordinary people, carving out a place on the outskirts of town where neighbors were few and gardens generous. A wooded area was cleared carefully, yet…
Christmas saved by MCSO Green assailant booked into Madison County Jail
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to information from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on Monday, Dec. 22, during the late afternoon hours, a suspect dressed in a Santa suit was attempting to…
Cowgirls beat Bulldogs
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls improved their record on Thursday, Dec. 18, when they traveled to Live Oak to face the Bulldogs of Suwannee High School. The…