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…
Madison County FFA Alumni holds Boston Butt fundraiser
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Future Farmers of America (FFA) Alumni are holding a Boston Butt fundraiser supporting agriculture education students throughout Madison. They will be selling Boston Butts until Sunday,…
Deerwood Inn and Campground operates under new ownership
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Deerwood Inn and Campground has recently begun operation under new ownership and management, and with the new ownership, many improvements are under way. New owner Robert Sutliff and…
Grocery locker opens
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com If you are in need of emergency food, there is an easy accessible grocery locker at the Madison Health Department, located at 218 SW Third Ave., in Madison. An…
The Florida Future Chef competition is accepting student applications
Kenzie James news@greenepublishing.com The annual Florida Future Chef competition, sponsored by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, is currently accepting applications for contestants for the 2024 competition. Students from seven-years-old…
Boyz to Kings holds awards ceremony
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com A large crowd gathered on Tuesday, May 28, for the Boyz to Kings (BTK) Awards Day, held in the James Madison Preparatory High School gym. Many hard-working students were…
NFC Graduates honored at Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremony
North Florida College Contributor North Florida College (NFC) awarded 181 students with degrees or certificates at the conclusion of its Spring Term 2024. Graduates were honored at NFC’s Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremony…
Kellie’s Kindergarten Prep holds graduation
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Kellie’s Kindergarten Prep recently held a preschool graduation for their graduating members, on Friday, May 17, at 6:30 p.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church, in Lee. Dawn Phillips welcomed the…
Tri-County awards ten students from JMPHS
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Tri-County Electric Cooperative (TCEC) recently awarded ten James Madison Preparatory High School (JMPHS) students with the TCEC Energizing Education Scholarship. This year, TCEC awarded $43,000 in scholarships to 23…
Warriors display their skills
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Five members of the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors baseball team recently made a trip to Cleveland, Ga., near Atlanta, to visit Truett McConnell University (TMU) at the invitation…
Serpents who steal
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com Most homesteads who raise chickens want to provide a safe home for their flock. Whether you free-range or have a chicken-run set up, a good portion of poultry husbandry…
Widows ministry continues growth
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The monthly widow’s gathering at The Bridge is growing as more ladies become aware of this opportunity to enjoy a free meal and build relationships with others. The ladies…
FCA Aucilla members travel to Costa Rica for mission trip
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) members recently traveled to Costa Rica for a mission trip from Wednesday, May 29, until Monday, June 3. There, students…
Blaze claims mobile home and other buildings
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to information provided by Madison County Fire Rescue (MCFR) Fire Chief Allen Clayton, a fire that took place on Saturday, June 15, completely destroyed a double-wide mobile home…
What’s killing the Lake Francis fish?
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to Madison City Manager Jerome Wyche, several citizens have been concerned with a large number of fish dying in Lake Francis. Wyche reported that on Saturday, June 15,…
City applauds Albritton for park improvements
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Tuesday, June 11, meeting of the Madison City Commission opened with special recognition given to Madison Health Department Administrator Kim Albritton, whose organization has funded much of the…