John McKay “Johnny” Cherry, Jr., 77, of Tallahassee, Fla., passed away peacefully, on Thursday, July 11, 2024. A celebration of life service was held on Monday, July 15, at 11 a.m., at…
Patricia “Pat” Baker Raines
Mrs. Patricia “Pat” Baker Raines, age 87, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at her home in Madison, Fla., surrounded by family. Pat was born on August…
Pineland Missionary Baptist Church plans event
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Pineland Missionary Baptist Church will be hosting their annual Unity in the Community event on Saturday, July 27, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. There will be fun for…
New Rotary president takes over
New Madison Rotary Club President Ted Brooks (left) recently received the gavel from outgoing President Jean Stone (right). Brooks will serve as president of the local service club for one year. The…
God & Country Fourth of July Celebration draws a crowd
Tiffany Ottey news@greenepublishing.com Independence Day in Madison was celebrated with our community surrounding Lake Frances with music, dancing, great food and good company. It was a scorching hot day, but as the…
701 BC Brewery to host Chamber of Commerce Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Aug. 17, from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m., join 701 BC Venue & Brewery, LLC, for a Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament. There are limited seats available, so…
Laymen Training Union donates to the Restoration Committee
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The ministers, deacons and Laymen Training Union of Madison County recently donated a check to the Restoration Committee on Sunday, June 30. The Restoration Committee plans on using the…
“Outback Rock” coming to Mount Olive Baptist Church
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Mount Olive Baptist Church will be enjoying “Outback Rock” for their Vacation Bible School, which begins on Tuesday, July 23 and continuing through Thursday, July 25. Each service begins…
Prayer service planned
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Ministerial Society will be hosting a community prayer service on Monday, July 29, at Morningstar Missionary Baptist Church, in Madison. The theme for the service is…
Moms in the Park approaches
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Grab some free breakfast with fellow moms and meet new friends at Moms in the Park on Saturday, July 27, at 9 a.m. at the Rec Park, located at…
Hanson Methodist Church welcomes new pastor
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Hanson Methodist Church, in Hanson, welcomes their new pastor, Rev. Robert “Dallas” Monismith. Rev. Monismith began his ministry at Hanson Methodist on Sunday, May 5. Prior to beginning his…
MCSO Animal Services Department spotlight
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The MCSO Animal Services Department is located at 2060 NE Rocky Ford Rd., in Madison, and are open on Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. and…
Dog Days of Summer – Patricia
Tifffany Ottey news@greenepublishing.com Do you remember this shell of a dog that came in 173 days ago? Look at her beauty now! While the images of this once frail dog have long…
How to pick the best dry dog food for your pet
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Choosing the healthiest dry dog food can often be frustrating. However, by knowing your dog’s breed, size and energy level, you can select a dry dog food that meets…
Eastern equine encephalitis confirmed in Madison County
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to the equimanagement.com web site, a case of the mosquito-borne virus known as Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) has been confirmed in Madison County. The web site stated that…
Laura’s garden notes – Leaning into the heat
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com North Florida in July is hot. Even a brief, early morning session in the garden can turn one into a dripping mess. While perspiration is busy doing its main…
All about avocados
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com Avocados have just come into season in Florida, and they’ll continue to be available all summer as well as for many months beyond. Right now, avocados are easy to…
Lone star tick bites cause severe symptoms
Kenzie James news@greenepublishing.com A prevalent tick in northeast Florida has been found to spread numerous illnesses and diseases to humans, causing severe symptoms in patients after tick bites. The Center for Disease…
Political forum planned
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In an effort to help the voters of Madison County become more informed about the local candidates seeking political office, Greene Publishing, Inc. will be hosting a political forum….
Rabies alert issued
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Florida Department of Health (DOH) has issued a rabies health alert for Jefferson, Madison and Taylor Counties. This alert comes in response to a confirmed case of the…