Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The program for the Wednesday, March 11 meeting of the 55-Plus Club will be provided by a volunteer from the Earth Angels organization. Those in attendance will hear an…
National Security: Air supremacy
The war against the Islamic Republic of Iran is now in the second week. Allied airpower owns the skies over our enemy. To my knowledge, we have not lost a single jet…
Learning As I Go: Together in unity
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist She reached out and grabbed my hand. Her smile told me how much she cared. I reached over and took the hand of the person on my…
City dedicates new Public Works building
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Jerome Wyche, former City Manager for the City of Madison, was honored recently by having the new Public Works Building named in his honor. During a special ceremony on…
School Board hears Madison County citizens
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It was anticipated to be a lively meeting of the Madison County District School Board on Monday, March 2. So much so that the meeting was moved into the…
Fatal crash on Dusty Miller
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), on Saturday March 7, at 4:20 p.m., FHP officers were dispatched to the scene of a head-on collision on…
Investigation report on Peterson released: Community members fill the gym for second meeting
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Monday, March 9, the Madison County District School Board held a special meeting to address a variety of topics. Due to the expected increased community interest, the meeting…
Healthcare Spotlight: Madison Holley
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Any aspect of going to the dentist can be a dreaded affair unless you’re in good hands with professionals who are dedicated to giving you quality care and a…
Madison County Health Department to offer prenatal education classes
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com The Florida Department of Health (FDH) in Madison County will host a series of prenatal education classes throughout the spring as part of its Healthy Start initiative. The program…
Garden Club warned about invasive plants
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison Garden Club on Thursday, March 5, Garden Club member and Master Gardener Alice Smith spoke about the risks of invasive plants….
Helping hands needed for 4-H Ecology Day
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com The 35th Annual 4-H Ecology Day is right around the corner on Friday, April 10, and the community is being asked to lend a hand to make the day…
After Winn-Dixie’s closure, here’s where Madison can shop local
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com The closing of Winn-Dixie has left many Madison families wondering where to buy fresh groceries. While the loss of a large chain store is significant, it also creates an…
Madison County Local Market set for March 14
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Chamber of Commerce is inviting the community to shop small and celebrate local businesses at the upcoming Madison County Local Market. The event will take place…
Town of Lee puts bar’s zoning request on hold
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Lee Town Council met on Tuesday, March 3, with four issues to consider. Taking the most time for consideration was a request for a final decision concerning zoning…
Cowgirls edge Eagles
It was an exciting home opener for the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls on Tuesday, March 3, when they faced the Eagles of North Florida Christian School, from Tallahassee. The Cowgirls…
Madison’s Derek Barrs attends State of the Union address
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com As the nation watched President Trump’s State of the Union address on Tuesday, Feb. 24, most people were watching a bunch of familiar strangers as the cameras panned between…
Mickey’s page turners : “Holy Fire” will ignite your spirit
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com I confess that I started an earlier book by R.T. Kendall but lost interest quickly, which I am prone to do unless the content grabs my attention right away….
MCSO hosts the third hands-on Women’s Self Defense Class
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) recently hosted its third Women’s Self Defense Class on Saturday, Feb. 28, with a strong turnout from community member eager to learn practical…
Madison County fifth graders graduate from D.A.R.E. Program
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) recently celebrated an important milestone as fifth graders from Madison County Central School (MCCS) and Madison Creative Arts Academy (MCAA) graduated from the…
The 72nd Annual North Florida Livestock Show and Sale
The 2026 North Florida Livestock Show and Sale retuned to Madison from Monday, Feb.16 through Thursday, Feb. 19, bringing together local youth for one of the area’s most anticipated agricultural traditions. Held…