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…
CDL programs offer affordable path to high-demand careers
North Florida College Contributor Since the fall of 2021, Florida Gateway College (FGC) has prepared students to earn their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and begin promising careers in the high-demand industry of…
Madison County School District presents a back to school rally
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County School District will hold a back to school rally on Saturday, Aug. 10, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., at Four Freedoms Park, in Madison. This…
Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr., announces June Books of the Month
Florida Department of Education Contributor Florida Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr. announced June’s chosen books for the “Commissioner’s Book of the Month,” a monthly reading challenge to promote literacy and…
MCHS Cowboys help in the community
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Several members of the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys varsity football team recently took time out from their summer workouts to serve the community. On Wednesday, June 19,…
Ancient shoreline in Florida connects Suwannee County rivers and springs underground
Kenzie James news@greenepublishing.com Suwannee County is home to numerous rivers and freshwater springs, and there is a unique geographical feature that shows how the bodies of water are all connected. The Cody…
Annual FWC wild turkey survey is open for Florida residents
Kenzie James news@greenepublishing.com The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced the kickoff of the 2024 Wild Turkey Summer Survey on Saturday, June 1. The annual survey, open until Saturday, Aug….
Fun facts about the Fourth of July
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The mid-summer celebration, known as “Independence Day,” or the Fourth of July, is filled with fireworks, outdoor cook-outs and much summertime fun. It is well known that the day…
July 4 pool party safety
Metro Contributor Americans gather in backyards across the United States in celebration of the nation’s independence each July. Festivities often include delicious foods cooked on the grill, music, laughter, and, if there…
Local man arrested on sex charges
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Following up on a complaint that originated in April of this year, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) has made an arrest. According to information provided by the MCSO,…
To consolidate, or not to consolidate; that is the question
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During a workshop meeting of the Madison County District School Board on Monday, June 24, the board heard a presentation from Dr. James Brown, of PSTB Consulting, LLC. Dr….
Florida 4-H receives nearly $1 million for camp cabin project
Meredith Bauer Contributor Florida 4-H will begin renovating its historic 4-H Camp Cherry Lake after it received $900,000 from the state legislature. The state funding brings the camp, located in Madison County,…
Madison local wins another world championship
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Madison County native, John Beggs, 17, recently returned home from spending another Memorial Day weekend in Oxford, Miss., competing in the Junior Division of the World Championship Old-time Piano…
City of Madison releases holiday schedule
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com With the Independence Day holiday approaching, the City of Madison has released the city’s schedule for garbage pickup for the week. Household and commercial garbage will be picked up…
From the Sunny Side: Technology
When I was in my younger days, I enjoyed reading the exploits of Dick Tracy in the comics of the newspaper. I loved the fact that the story lines would go for…
Passing Parade: Understanding your Fourth Amendment rights
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist A hunter fights the right of wildlife agents to freely roam over his clearly designated and marked “private land, do not enter.” Tom Manuel, owner of a…
Showing Our Faith
James states a two part principle defining how a person will know if another person has faith. He basically says faith can only be shown by the works that are done. Abraham…
Cagle grams: The old paths
“Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your…
Dogs may be at risk of heatstroke this summer
Kenzie James news@greenepublishing.com Recent heat advisories and heat indexes over 100 degrees Fahrenheit advise people to take precautions to prevent heat exhaustion and heatstroke, but humans are not the only ones at…
Wild Adventure ticket winners announced
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Greene Publishing, Inc., recently had a drawing for Wild Adventure tickets for Lady A and Sublime with Rome Live. TJ Mattair, David Sykes, Jumelia Lee, Lindsey Lawson and Lizzy…