A few months ago, someone asked me if it was weird for me, being the “only girl” in my group of friends. I admit, the question took me a little by surprise,…
Madison student finishes summer historical research internship
Kenzie James news@greenepublishing.com Madison native Erin Taylor recently finished a summer research and historical internship program at the University of Southern Mississippi (USM). Taylor, a senior at the University of North Florida…
FFA Alumni announce first annual bream fishing tournament
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Future Farmers of America (FFA) Alumni and Supporters announced the First Annual Bream Fishing Tournament, on Saturday, Aug. 10. There is a five-bream limit and a…
MCSO K-9 Unit visits the Madison Public Library
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) K-9 Unit visited the Madison Public Library, located at 378 NW College Loop, in Madison, on Tuesday, July 23, at 10:30 a.m. The…
Madison Tractor Supply monthly Farmers’ Market approaches
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison’s Tractor Supply, located at 1539 US-90, in Madison, will be hosting Farmers’ Market’s on the third of every month from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Spots are free…
Sustainable Cambodia program presented to Madison Rotarians
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison Rotary Club on Wednesday, July 24, the local service club heard a first-hand account of the work being done by Sustainable Cambodia….
MCHS Beta Robotics Team places fifth in the nation
MCHS Beta Club Contributor From Saturday, June 15 to Tuesday, June 18, five Madison County High School (MCHS) students represented their school at the National Beta Club Convention held in Savannah, Ga….
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church needs your help
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The city of Madison has literally grown up around St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, which has resided at 140 NE Horry Ave. since 1881. The church is listed on the…
Take heart
Many sentiments ran through the three-bedroom, one-bath house of my youth. Fights over who wore the favored pair of cut-off shorts last, the struggle of school mornings and the revolving bathroom door…
FBC kids enjoy Super Summer Camp
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Kids from First Baptist Church of Madison enjoyed four fun-filled days at Super Summer Kids Camp, held at the Lake Yale Baptist Conference, in Leesburg, Fla., from Monday, July…
Blue-green algae spotted in Cherry Lake
Lisa Hayes Contributor The Madison County Health Department (DOH-Madison) is cautioning people about the presence of blue-green in Cherry Lake. Water testing is currently underway. Blue-green algae have the potential to produce…
Clerk of Courts decision made
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In a hearing before the Hon. Melissa Olin, on Thursday, July 25, a decision was made on a request for a temporary injunction sought by the attorney representing current…
Ground broken on new fire station
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Thanks to $850,000 in funding from the Florida legislature, Madison County will have a new fire station on Dale Leslie Drive, near Lee, close to Interstate 10. On Wednesday,…
Madison County High School grade released
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com After the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) initially released an “I” grade for Madison County High School (MCHS), the FDOE has now updated their list and have announced that…
Don’t miss the Back to School Sales Tax Holiday
Kenzie James news@greenepublishing.com Perhaps one of the more well-known sales tax holidays, the Back to School Sales Tax Holiday is from Monday, July 29 to Sunday, Aug. 11. Tax-exempted items during this…
Floridians with special needs eligible for additional assistance during hurricane
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Floridians with special needs are eligible to receive additional assistance during a hurricane. This statewide registry provides residents the ability to connect with their counties and provides valuable information…
Florida’s population passes 23 million
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Florida’s population crossed the 23 million mark due to the increased number of people moving from other states. As of April 1 of this year, Florida had 29,002,597 residents,…
Florida becomes first state to ban lab-grown meat
Kenzie James news@greenepublishing.com Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill on May 1 prohibiting the sale of lab-grown meat in Florida, making Florida the first U.S. state to ban cultivated meat and…
Florida driver’s license numbers changing
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In an effort to help better protect personal information, numbers on Florida Driver’s Licenses will be changing, effective Wednesday, July 31. Those seeking a new, renewed or replacement license…
From the Sunny Side: Just sayin’
I was recently blessed to receive a First Place award for “Humorous Column” at the recent Florida Press Association Convention in Orlando. I am very honored and humbled to receive such an…