The 1964 Mercury Comet is the first family car I remember from childhood. The back glass had a shelf just big enough for me to lie on while we traveled down the…
The Bridge has a surprise guest
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The congregation of The Bridge received a special treat during the Sunday, July 21 service. Michael Facciani, a friend of Bridge Pastor Charlie Matlock, called him late in the…
St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church holds appreciation dinner
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church, located at 5905 NW Lovett Rd., in Greenville, invites you to attend their appreciation dinner on Sunday, Aug. 11, at 6 p.m. Join them…
Free mobile dental care week to take place for Madison residents
Adyson Hammock news@greenepublishing.com From Monday, Sept. 30, through Friday, Oct. 4, the Middle Florida Baptist Association will be holding a free mobile dental care week at First Baptist Church of Madison, where…
MCHS Vaquero Guard invites sponsors for the 2024-25 season
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com As the next season for the Madison County High School (MCHS) Vaquero Guard approaches, the band director, Dany Artiga, would like to invite businesses, alumni and individuals to consider…
LES asks for help
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Lee Elementary School (LES) is asking for volunteers and donations to help clean up their campus for the upcoming school year. The donations that are needed for the next…
MCCS to hold a meet and greet
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison County Central School (MCCS), located at 2093 US-90, in Madison, is holding a meet and greet and a volunteer appreciation celebration on Wednesday, Aug. 7, from 9 a.m….
Local Badcock stores to undergo major rebranding
Alexa Duarte reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Rumors around town and on social media have been about the local Badcock stores and if they will be closing. Riverbend News has been in contact with local Badcock…
Trash pick-up altered
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The City of Madison is seeking assistance from citizens along Horry, Washington and Shelby Avenues, in Madison. Due to the ongoing road construction in these areas, residents and businesses…
School grades released: Madison District maintains a C
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Florida Department of Education (DOE) has released their grades for school districts and individual schools across the Sunshine State. The Madison County School District again received a “C”…
Holy cow: Bovine quartet “moooves” through Madison
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, July 23, in the late afternoon while stopped at the light on Range Avenue the gate opened on a trailer, releasing four bulls. From there, they explored…
A final salute
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The gymnasium on the Madison County High School (MCHS) campus was not filled with the usual cheers of an exciting Cowboys basketball game on Thursday, July 18. Instead, it…
Will Family Dollar re-open?
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Social media has been buzzing lately regarding the possible re-opening of the Madison Family Dollar store. Reliable sources have stated that the store is in the process of stocking…
From the Sunny Side: Searching
Every once in a while, I have an item I have previously posted on a certain social media site from years ago. Sometimes these “memories” will make me smile, other times they…
The Game of Life: College Edition Carrying on
This summer has definitely been one for the books, and it’s not over yet. I have definitely been learning how to go with the flow since I have been traveling all over…
Passing Parade: Freedom, in Liberty County, Fla.?
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist An outsider from Arizona came to Live Oak, Fla to tell an audience about what was happening in Liberty County. He was Richard Mack, a long time…
Small tongue creates large fire
Continuing his discussion on the use of the tongue as the representation of our speech, James compares the words we speak as a fire that can create considerable damage. He speaks of…
Ivy Joy Kelley
Ivy Joy Kelley, age 73, died Monday, July 22, 2024, at her home in Madison, Fla. Ivy was born on August 5, 1950, in Fernandina Beach, Fla. She loved to spend time…
Madison County jailer retires
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Friday, July 19, friends, family and co-workers gathered at the Madison County Jail to wish Sgt. Jimmy Smith well on the occasion of his retirement from the Madison…
Big Red Bus to visit Fellowship Baptist Church
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Sunday, July 28, a OneBlood bus will be at Fellowship Baptist Church, located at 1997 NE Colin Kelly Hwy., in Madison, from 8:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. All…