Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The late Ina Thompson received much-deserved accolades from numerous speakers during a ceremony held at Lanier Park on Thursday, March 26. A bench was placed in the park to…
Madison takes stand against student vaping: Law enforcement responds to growing concern
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com A rising concern over student vaping in Madison County is prompting action both inside schools and across the community, as district leaders and law enforcement work to address what…
Runaway juvenile still missing
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is still seeking a runaway juvenile who was last seen in the area of the Twin Oaks Youth Academy, in Greenville. Barack…
Nu Omega Omega Chapter offers scholarship opportunity for local seniors
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Nu Omega Omega Chapter is investing in the future of Madison County by offering scholarship opportunities to graduating high school seniors in 2026….
Community Easter Egg Hunt set for April 5 at Four Freedoms Park
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Families across Madison County are invited to celebrate the Easter season at an upcoming Easter Egg Hunt hosted by IGFF and Cooda Tee’s on Sunday, April 5. The event…
Leaves and Limestone: Smoke and flame azaleas
Jennifer Mason Contributor The air is thick with smoke as I get ready to work in my vegetable garden. It seems as if folks have gone burn crazy. Now I know that…
Flea Across Florida coming to Madison in April
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com The organizers of Flea Across Florida are encouraging residents and businesses along U.S. Hwy. 90 between Pensacola and Maclenny to “clean out your sheds, garages and closets” and prepare…
Eastern lubbers are hatching now
Ed Duke and Sam Hand Florida A&M University Mid-summer is the time when North Florida residents typically notice the largest numbers of adult eastern lubber grasshoppers. The females are seeking appropriate places…
Want to evict your winged tenants? Now’s the time to act
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com Florida’s 13 native bat species tend to call cozy sheltered places home, like caves, crevices, hollowed-out trees — and your house. If bats have taken up unwanted residence in…
Saddle up for upcoming rodeo
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The much-anticipated North Florida Pro Rodeo is riding into Madison County on Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28. The event will take place at 1748 SE Dale Leslie…
Tri-County Electric is offering a scholarship opportunity
Hailey Heseltine News@greenepublishing.com Applications are now open for the Tri-County Electric Cooperative’s (TCEC) Energizing Education Scholarship. Students from the Jefferson, Madison and Taylor counties have the opportunity to receive up to $2,000…
Support our seniors: Sustaining donors make a lasting impact in Madison
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison County residents now have the opportunity to support one of the communities most valued populations, it’s seniors. A new initiative by the Madison County Senior Center is encouraging…
Arrests made for tobacco sales to minors
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to information provided by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, an arrest was made on Tuesday, March 24, at the Pure Discount Store, located at 296 E. Base…
Young hunters take aim during Youth Turkey Contest
Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com The outdoor spirit was on full display at Madison Pawn and Outdoors Youth Turkey Contest on Monday, March 16, where young hunters and their families gathered for an exciting…
Madison FFA Alumni hosts Squirrel Hunt
Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison Future Farmers of America (FFA) Alumni recently hosted a successful Squirrel Hunt on Saturday, March 7, bringing together teams, supporters and local businesses for the yearly tradition….
Way Back When
March 25, 1966 Miss Betty Sue Tuten will be married to Randall M. Buchanan June 18, in New Home Baptist Church. The bride-to-be, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Tuten, was…
Joshua Norton: America’s first and only emperor
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The history of America is full of details of how the nation avoided falling prey to dictators, despots and kings. But, nothing was said of emperors. Seizing upon this…
Waiting for the rain
Rev. Cheryl Cruce Guest Columnist It was called the Sand Pond, a little place in the woods just south of town. During dry seasons, there was not a drop of water—only a…
Holy Week services scheduled
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Christian Ministerial Association continues their annual Holy Week services at Four Freedom Park, in Madison, beginning on Monday, March 30 through Friday, April 3. Services begin…