For many years, a miniature horse, named “Storybook Peter Pan” appeared in parades in Greenville, to the delight of children and adults as well. He lived into his 30s, and thoroughly enjoyed…
Swampy standoff ends
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to information provided by Madison County Sheriff David Harper, during the mid-afternoon hours of Monday, July 1, offers from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) responded to a…
Robin Hart launches campaign for Madison County Tax Collector
Hello, for those of you that don’t know me, my name is Robin Hart. I have lived in Madison since I was 8 years old. I graduated from Madison County High School…
Madison road construction expands
City of Madison Contributor At the Tuesday, June 11, meeting of the Madison City Commissioners, the Commissioners voted unanimously to award the repaving contract for Washington and Shelby Avenues, to the Scruggs…
Lions Club plans “God and Country” event
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison Lions Club will be holding their annual July Fourth “God and Country” event on the shores of Lake Francis, on Thursday, July 4. There will be numerous…
Florida TaxWatch forecasts Florida’s economy through 2028
Florida Tax Watch Contributor On Thursday, June 6, Florida TaxWatch released “Florida Economic Forecast (2023-2028).” In this report – the first in a new quarterly series – the taxpayer research institute assesses…
Learning As I Go: Helping another bird get free
We have birds living in our birdhouses for the first time. Four years ago, a friend gifted us with a martin house. Every year, I’ve anxiously awaited visitors, and finally this year…
National Security: Fourth
The Second Continental Congress gathered in Philadelphia shortly after New Years, 1776. They faced a tough decision. A low-grade insurgency against British occupation had begun the previous year in Massachusetts. In response,…
Join me in praying for America, once again
I love America. I know you do too. I wonder, though, if we, as a nation, have become too independent. This July 4, as we think about how much our nation needs…
Madison Public Library to host rejection class
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Florida Department of Health will be presenting “Let’s Talk: Rejection” at the Madison Public Library on Tuesday, July 9, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Health Educator Hank Thompson will…
Greene Publishing, Inc. announces Wild Adventures ticket winners
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Greene Publishing, Inc., recently had a drawing for Wild Adventures tickets to see Jeff Foxworthy Live. Jan Webb, JaNiya Joseph, Michelle Hendrik, Renee Horton and Tina Rowe each won…
Rep. Tant speaks at Rotary Club
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The special guest speaker for the meeting of the Madison County Rotary Club on Wednesday, June 19, was State Representative Allison Tant. Rep. Tant gave an update on some…
MCHS “Cougars” class of 1974 holds 50 class reunion
Adyson Hammock reporter@greenepublishing.com Attention, all members of the Madison County High School (MCHS) “Cougars” class of 1974! It’s been fifty years since graduation, and they will be celebrating soon. On Saturday, Aug….
Madison celebrates “Four Freedoms”
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It was noteworthy that, on Friday, June 14, Flag Day, Madison celebrated the 80th anniversary of the dedication of the Four Freedoms Monument. In June of 1944, the United…
Meet Teen Miss Madison: Belinda Albritton
Kenzie James news@greenepublishing.com Belinda Albritton, 16, was crowned Miss Teen Madison 2024 on Saturday, April 6. Albritton is entering her junior year at James Madison Preparatory High School (JMPHS) and is a…
Park Ranger visits the Madison Public Library
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Amy Bauer, a Park Ranger from Madison Blue Springs, recently paid a visit to the Madison Public Library, located at 378 College Loop, in Madison. Bauer informed the participants…
The good, the bad and the ugly: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT): Mutant Mayhem was released to the United States on August 2, 2023. The film begins with rogue scientist Baxter Stockman (Giancarlo Esposito), who successfully created a mutagen,…
Kids’ feeding program continues
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Bridge, in cooperation with Second Harvest, continues providing five days of lunches to students of all ages in Madison County. Each Monday, bags of lunches are given out,…
Southern Baptists vote on major issues
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Southern Baptist Convention met in Indianapolis, Ind. on Tuesday, June 11 and Wednesday, June 12 for what is described as the “world’s largest business meeting,” with over 10,000…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Centered
In a previous column, there were a few references to the beloved merry-go-round, an apparatus known for creating plenty of nausea in the bellies of children everywhere. Since I couldn’t resist this…