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…
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…