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…
Flags around the courthouse helps Madison County schools
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com During the last weeks of school, Carol Gibson visited all five elementary schools in Madison County. During her visit, Gibson discussed with the students the first American flag, present…
The Bush Wealth Advantage
Interesting facts about Independence Day The Business of Fireworks As most middle-school age kids know, in the summer of 1776, representatives of the 13 colonies considered a resolution that would declare their…
Madison hosts international training
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the weekend of Thursday, June 6, through Sunday, June 9, several people from as far away as California, Texas, Michigan, Canada and more were in town for specialized…
Meet Miss Madison: Leah Singletary
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com Leah Singletary, 18, was crowned the 2024 Miss Madison at the pageant on Saturday, April 6. Singletary, the daughter of Scott and Laura Singletary, is a recent graduate from…
National Insurance Awareness Day
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com More than 92.1 percent of people in the U.S. are insured. Friday, June 28, has been designated as National Insurance Awareness Day. Insurance protects against accidents, natural disasters and…
Dog Days of Summer: Bear
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Animal Services Contributor Boy has it been hot, days like these are perfect for swimming, and we have just the right friend for you to take with you….
Fourth of July for your pets
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com As summer kicks into full-gear, American’s everywhere prepare to fire up their grills, stoke up their inner patriot and get the fireworks ready for the Fourth of July. This…
Dog Days of Summer
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com The popular phrase, “the dog days of summer” describes the days of late summer, but many may not be aware of the origin of the phrase. The “dog days…
NFC President’s List and Academic Dean’s List announced for Spring 2024
North Florida College (NFC) is proud to recognize its Sentinels for outstanding academic achievement at the conclusion of its Spring Term 2024. Students included in the President’s List are full-time students who,…
Working their way to State
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Babe Ruth 12U Baseball All-stars have been busy raising funds to help pay the expense of playing in the state tournament in Jacksonville. The tournament is…
The surprising origin of the Tour de France
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com Historically, newspapers have played a bigger role in cultural development than we may realize. Important literary works, such as short stories and poems, were often published in papers before…
Akins sworn in as new commissioner
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Madison City Commission held a special meeting on Tuesday, June 18, to address the need of filling the District Three seat vacated by Larry Olive, who relocated to…
Student privacy issue surfaces during school board meeting
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County District School Board on Monday, June 17, the question of student privacy came up. Since that meeting, a parent of a…
Upcoming sales tax holiday starts soon
Kenzie James news@greenepublishing.com A lesser-known sales tax holiday starts next week and could help families save money in July on purchases for outdoor and summer activities. Freedom Month is a month-long sales…
Learning As I Go: Plants on life support
My husband has been growing a bucket garden. For those of you who don’t know what I’m referring to, he has multiple smaller containers the size of large planters and has planted…
National Security: Say Hey
As a boy growing up in the South during the late-1950s, I was attracted to all sports, but my first love was baseball. Since there were no Southern teams of any sport,…
Trusting God with our fears
You heard the best sermon about faith last Sunday. And now, less than a week later, you feel like you’ve let God down because you’re afraid. To make matters worse, you feel…
Janice Ethel Lamb
Janice Ethel Lamb, aged 86, of Jacksonville, Fla., passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024. Lamb was born in Madison County, Fla., on Nov. 25,1937. She graduated from Madison High School (1955),…
Vera Mae English Register
Mrs. Vera Mae English Register, age 74, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 23, 2024, in Madison, Fla. Vera was born on March 22, 1950, to Wesley and Margaret…