Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Erin Burnett, a junior at James Madison Preparatory High School, was recently honored by the Florida Department of Education as part of their “Sunshine State Scholars” program. As part…
Severe storms sweep area
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com Squalls of thunderstorms with gusts upward of 100 mph swept across north Florida on Friday, May 10, toppling trees, downing power lines, damaging structures and causing at least one…
Madison 4-H Club places in district illustrated talks event
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, April 27, Madison’s 4-H Club participated in District Events. District Events were held in Perry this year. The participants held illustrated talks, where the speaker uses some…
Madison Garden Club enjoys flower arranging program
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the final meeting of the season for the Madison Garden Club on Thursday, May 2, the club enjoyed a flower arranging demonstration as their program. Kim Odom, owner…
Kiwanians hear update from The Arc Big Bend
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Madison Kiwanis Club met on Thursday, April 25. After discussing plans for their upcoming annual meeting, which was set for Thursday, May 9, guest speaker Sue Tillman, Program…
Practice believing the best of others
“Peter wants a divorce,” my friend Stacey said, taking quick breaths. It pained me to see her struggling to keep from falling completely apart. “I’m so sorry.” When our eyes met, her…
National Security: Longleaf
The longleaf pine is well-represented in our area of North Florida, but in other areas of the southeast, it is rare. That was not always the case. Three centuries ago, the Longleaf…
Learning As I Go: Waiting until midnight
The aurora borealis made an appearance in Madison on Friday night. Tons of breathtaking pictures flooded social media. My phone dinged in the middle of the night with a notice from my…
Steak fundraiser coming to McCulley Farms
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Who doesn’t enjoy a great steak? They are even more enjoyable when eating them serves a higher purpose. That’s what will happen at McCulley Farms, in Jasper, on Tuesday,…
Fellowship Baptist hosts student worship night
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Fellowship Baptist Church is hosting a student worship night and ice cream social on Saturday, May 18, from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Middle school through college-age students from…
Born into His family
During the 2024 solar eclipse, many people sought prime spots to see the fantastic events in the sky. Our great nation had many viewing points to satisfy the curious and adventurous. I…
Widows’ ministry expands to monthly event
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The pleasure and delight that has been obvious on the faces of widows as they enjoyed their yearly Widows’ Night Out each January has helped to birth a monthly…
Madison County Babe Ruth League has successful opening
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com For those who have an affinity for youth baseball, Saturday, April 6, was one of the best days of the year. With beautiful fair skies above, and eager young…
Be safe in the water this summer
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com Temperatures are steadily rising, and with hot, sunny days comes the beckoning call of cool, refreshing waters. The time has come to enjoy your home’s outdoor water features, or…
Invest in them the way they invest in you
Danny Federico news@greenepublishing.com Parents lay the groundwork for their kids’ education by teaching them to walk, talk and successfully go to the bathroom on their own. However, in most cases, the remainder…
Teacher Spotlight: Matthew Thompson
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Matthew Thompson is the sixth-grade English and Language Arts teacher at Madison County Central School (MCCS). Thompson graduated from Madison County High School (MCHS) in 2006. This is Thompson’s…
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority holds Visionary Women Awards
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, March, 23, the Nu Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority hosted the Second Annual Visionary Women Awards Celebration at the Senior Citizens Council of Madison…
FL-GA Farm Tour announces Spring Harvest Tour
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com From Saturday, May 18, to Sunday, May 19, the Madison County Tourist Development Council and the Fl-Ga Farm Tour are holding a Spring Harvest Tour. At the “Spring Harvest…
Greene Publishing announces Wild Adventures ticket winners
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Greene Publishing, Inc., recently had a drawing for Wild Adventure tickets to see Flo Rida, live on Saturday, April 27. Alfreda Fiffia, Logan Ratliff, Melissa Hunton and Naomi Olson…
MCSO says farewell
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It has been said that a dog in the line of duty with law enforcement is a tool for the job, just like a pair of handcuffs or a…