Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com Jefferson County’s celebration of “Homegrown Happiness” culminates with this weekend’s Watermelon Festival. Monticello has been enjoying this festival since 1949. This year, the line-up of activities keeps many time-tested…
Boyz to Kings is expanding
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Boyz to Kings, the local youth mentoring organization, is expanding its reach and is looking for additional staff. Boyz to Kings Founder and Executive Director Merv Mattair recently announced…
Help a neighbor prepare for hurricane season
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Yet another hurricane season is now upon us and this is the time for everyone to prepare for what experts are saying will be a busy season. In an…
Greene Publishing, Inc. announces Wild Adventures ticket winners
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Greene Publishing, Inc., recently had a drawing for Wild Adventures tickets for Wild Faith Weekend. Cierrarose Jividen, Erica Mobley, Sara-Ann Bottorff, Sherri Lynn Jennings and Heather Sullivan each won…
Poster contest winners announced
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Nu Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. recently held a poster contest for local students in the fourth through sixth grade. The contest was co-sponsored…
Widows welcome to monthly gathering
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com All widows in Madison County are invited to enjoy an evening out, complete with a nice meal, a devotional and some other fun activities. The meeting will be held…
Murray Johnson
Murray Johnson, age 82, died on Friday, May 31, 2024. He was born on July 8, 1941, in Quitman Ga., to Murray E. Johnson and Myrtle Lee Johnson. Johnson was a heavy…
Fonda Susie Goodman Messer
Mrs. Fonda Susie Goodman Messer, age 70, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, in Valdosta, Ga. Fonda was born on Nov. 10, 1953, to William Lewis…
Richard “Frenchy” Thomas Maurice
Richard “Frenchy” Thomas Maurice, 70, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at home, surrounded by his wife, Diana, and his three children: Mike, Erica and Stephanie. Richard was born on August…
Save your energy
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com With the summer heat waves well underway, you’re going to want to save energy wherever you can to make up for that hefty air conditioning bill. While installing quality…
DOH-Madison observes national stroke awareness month
Florida Department of Health Contributor The Florida Department of Health in Madison County (DOH-Madison) recognizes National Stroke Awareness Month, an observance that highlights the importance of knowing the risk factors and symptoms…
Keep an eye out for elder abuse
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It is certainly a topic no one wishes to confront. However, it is something that can happen to any older person. That is abuse of the elderly. According to…
June is PTSD Awareness Month
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com The human mind is a powerful thing – but it isn’t invincible. In every psyche, there is a breaking point, and each individual’s threshold for stress and trauma is…
Sickle Cell Disease: One of the world’s foremost genetic diseases
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com Of the nearly 36 trillion cells in the human body, about 70 percent of them are blood cells. There are three types of blood cells; red blood cells, white…
53 Bombers achieve success
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The 53 Bombers, a local travel baseball team has been racking up wins in the 12U Baseball Travel Team world. The team, consisting of mostly Madison County players, with…
Greenville Baptist ladies enjoy High Tea
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Sunday, May 19, the ladies of Greenville Baptist Church enjoyed their annual High Tea Southern Style Sunday, which always promises to be a festive affair. The fellowship hall…
Abortion Amendment pushes the limits
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Florida’s November ballot will have the “Amendment to Limit Government Interference with Abortion” up for a vote. Though, upon careful reading, much more than government interference will be at…
School District not in “financial distress” School consolidation workshop set for June 24
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County District School Board on Monday, June 3, it was brought to the board’s attention that a citizen had contacted the Florida…
Remember these important election dates
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com With the local, state and national political season hitting its stride, citizens are reminded of some important dates coming up. Those wishing to run for local office who have…
MCSO warns of scam alert
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Contributor Another scam has been reported in Madison County. The scammer has a Facebook page advertising rental properties. The scammer claims to be a private landlord, and has…