By the Numbers: 11,935 Total registered voters in Madison County 5,283 Republican Party 5,009 Democratic Party 1,643 Other Parties 4,025 Ballots cast in Madison County 33.89% Voter turnout Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com Tuesday’s…
Election law causes concern in property appraiser race
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com As local voters headed to the polls on Tuesday, Aug. 20, many were surprised to find that they could not vote for any candidates running in the property appraiser’s…
Natural disaster recovery loan program to open for Florida farmers
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Contributor Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced that Florida farmers, ranchers and growers impacted by Hurricane Debby will be able to apply for low-interest…
Register for Lee Homecoming Day today
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Town of Lee is holding its annual Lee Homecoming Day, at 286 County Rd. 255, in Lee, on Saturday, Sept. 28, at 9 a.m. This event is free…
Madison FSA office closed for renovations
U.S. Department of Agriculture Contributor The Madison/Taylor Farm Service Agency (FSA) Office, located at 1416 E U.S. 90, in Madison, is now closed for renovations. They have relocated to the Jefferson FSA…
Get your pet vaccinated for FREE this Saturday
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Aug. 24, there will be a pet vaccine clinic set up in Monticello for residents to utilize free of charge. From 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., the…
Debby insured losses over $116M
News Service Florida Contributor Hurricane Debby had caused $116.15 million in estimated insured losses in Florida as of Friday, Aug. 16, with claims continuing to come in, according to data on the…
From the Sunny Side: Changing times
Each morning when I turn on my computer and pull up the inter web (which is where we access our email accounts), I am often greeted with news stories from various sources….
The Game of Life: College Edition Adapt to be better
Since school has started back, we have had several meetings for softball, introducing various staff, planning out our semester and just getting things in order for the year. One of those meetings…
Passing Parade: The kindness of government strangers
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist The significance of one. Yes, Peter Buxtun should be one of the remembered. It was his information about a 40-year government experiment that left hundreds of poor…
The christian’s relationship to the world
As part of the effort of James to help Christians be living by God’s wisdom, he speaks to them about their relationship to the world. He uses some bold and harsh words…
John Robert Thomas
Madison native John Robert Thomas, 100, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024. Thomas was born Aug. 6, 1925 to George Earnest Thomas and Sue Pollatie (Pollatty) Thomas. Dad graduated from Madison High…
4-H travels to Cloudland Canyon State Park
Lauren Williams, 4-H Club Leader Contributor On Saturday, July 20, Madison County 4-H’ers with the Saddles and Spurs 4-H Club traveled to Cloudland Canyon State Park in Rising Fawn, Ga. for four…
Rotarians receive elections information
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During their regular meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 14, the Madison Rotary Club heard a presentation from Madison County Supervisor of Elections Heath Driggers. Driggers updated the service club members…
The Bush Wealth Advantage – The Rising Costs of Back-to-School and Education
Each year, the back-to-school season brings a mix of excitement and anxiety for families across the United States. As students prepare to return to the classroom, parents and grandparents face the growing…
Everything a new driver should have in their car
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com With the start of the new school year, there will be lots of teens out on the road traveling to school. Here are some things to put in their…
Maintenance tips to prepare your car for the fall
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The first day of fall is Sunday, Sept. 22. Here are some maintenance tips to make sure your car is ready for the fall and winter season. Check fluids:…
Being a voice for the voiceless
Tiffany Ottey news@greenepublishing.com In the quiet moments between calls, the work of animal services officers may seem straightforward; rescuing lost pets, handling strays and ensuring the welfare of animals. However, for those…
Director Jennifer Burleson
1. When and why did you become an Animal Services Officer? Animal Welfare has always been a way of life in our family. As a young child my mother worked in a…
Officer Rich Moser
1. When and why did you become an Animal Services Officer? I became an Animal Services Officer to help the animals. 2. How long have you been apart of the Animal Services…