Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to information from the Madison County Emergency Management Department, significant flooding in the southeastern area of the county has become a concern. As a result of over 12…
Are you being scammed by “Greene Publishing?”
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com During the summer months, anywhere from three to five lucky winners will earn free Wild Adventures tickets, as part of a promotion the park runs regularly with the newspaper….
Be safe around flood waters
Lisa Hayes Contributor In the aftermath of Hurricane Debby, the Florida Department of Health in Madison County (DOH-Madison) urges residents to be aware of the health risks associated with flooding. Skin contact…
TRICARE authorizes temporary prescription waivers due to Hurricane Debby
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Defense Health Agency has announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in 61 Florida counties; including Hamilton, Jefferson, Lafayette, Madison and Suwannee Counties; may receive emergency prescription refills due to Hurricane…
Governor vetoes vacation rental bill that sought to strip local control of industry
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com Score a small victory for city and county governments, which recently found themselves on the winning side of a governor veto relative to a bill that sought to wrest…
From the Sunny Side: MadisonStrong > Debby
As I left a meeting among community leaders on Sunday morning, prior to Hurricane Debby’s arrival in Madison, I was struck with a great feeling of pride in my community. There was…
The Game of Life: College Edition Kingdom identity
The message we heard on Sunday was one that really made sense to me. We talked about kingdom identity and citizenship, as well as how we show that citizenship. I have talked…
Passing Parade: Ban on Christian sports group reversed
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist A federal judge has ruled that the District of Columbia government schools must allow a nationwide sports group, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), to open a…
Source of quarrels and conflicts
Why do good friends have heated arguments over trivial issues? Why do Christians express their disagreements using strong, loud verbal language? Why do these quarrels and conflicts sometimes escalate to someone being…
Charles Roscoe “Rocky” Knight, III
Charles R. “Rocky” Knight, III passed away in Aurora, Ill. Originally from Lake City, Fla., he was preceded in death by his parents, Reverend Charles Knight and Lois Owens Knight. He is survived…
Kokila Poteal Williams-Fudge (April 5, 1981 – July 31, 2024)
“Well done, good and faithful servant.” – Matthew 25:23 Kokila Poteal Williams-Fudge, 43, of Jacksonville, Fla., exchanged time for eternity on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Celebration of life services will be held…
Lou Ella “Lou Lou” Arnold Livingston (January 6, 1966 – July 22, 2024)
“Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.” Lou Ella Arnold Livingston, 58, of Greenville, Fla., left her forever love for her family, friends and coworkers when she transitioned from time to eternity…
Sister Verndell Davis Sampson (January 29, 1954 – July 29, 2024) “Belle” ~ “Sunshine Lady”
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I kept the faith.” — 2 Timothy 4:7 Sister Verndell Davis Sampson, 70, of Madison, Fla., completed her earthly journey and…
A.L. Post 195 hosts back to school party
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Aug. 10, from 12 p.m. until 5 p.m. A.L. Post 195 is hosting a Back to School Party at the Madison Recreational Center, in Madison. At this…
Curtis Lee “Curt” Collins, Sr. (January 13,1950 – July 31, 2024)
“And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.” ~John 14:3 Curtis Lee Collins,…
Sister Eunice Smith Alexander (May 19, 1943 – July 26, 2024)
“Father, I stretch my hands to Thee, no other help I know….” Eunice Smith Alexander, lovingly called “Sister Eunice,” 81, of Madison, Fla., heard the Master whisper her name, and in the…
Teresa Irene Pridgeon
Teresa Irene Pridgeon, 61, passed peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, July 18, 2024. She was born in Jacksonville, Fla., on October 14, 1962, and was raised in Madison, Fla. Teresa was…
Pat O’Brian
Pat Boyd O’Brian, 83, of Madison, Fla., passed away peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, at Good Samaritan Center, in Dowling Park, Fla. Pat was born on Oct. 14, 1940, in Port…
Herbert Thomas Frake, Jr.
Herbert Thomas Frake, Jr., was born in Trenton, N.J., on May 11, 1943. He was a man who did not want to be called Herb. He wanted you to say, “Tommy,” instead. …
Theatre Guild Valdosta holding yard sale
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Now is your chance to pick up some items and possibly own a piece of theatre history. On Saturday, Aug. 10, Theatre Guild Valdosta will be holding a yard…