Crystal Pickels Bish. 61, passed away on Aug. 5, 2021 in Gainesville, Fla. Cris was born Sept. 23, 1959 in Madison to Jack D. Pickels and Simmie Lou Andrews Pickels.She was of…
Linda Jeanette Key McDaniel
Linda Jeanette Key McDaniel, 71, passed away on Aug. 13, 2021, in Lake Park, Ga. She was born on May 6, 1950, in Moultrie, Ga, to Vernon O. and Margaret Jeanette (Wilson)…
Joyce Young Starling Barnes
Joyce Young Starling Barnes, 93, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021. She was a Madison County native and a proud Pinetta Indian, whose blazing speed on the basketball court often struck…
Schools Closed Tuesday, Aug. 17
Due to inclement weather and flooding concerns, Madison County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, Aug. 17. This includes Madison Creative Arts Academy and James Madison Preparatory High School. New Testament Christian…
Healthcare Hero: Christie Bradfield
Katie Krell reporter2@greenepublishing.com Christie Bradfield, a Pinetta native, has been in the healthcare profession for 18 years, spending over half of that time at North Florida Pharmacy. Bradfield attended North Florida Community…
Breastfeeding and tips for infants
Halie Wetherington reporter@greenepublishing.com Every mother and baby duo is different, but for several mothers, they choose to breastfeed their children growing up. This option is supported by the American College of Obstetricians…
Local gymnast star is giving back to the community
Halie Wetherington reporter@greenepublishing.com Jenny Jackson, a graduate of Aucilla Christian Academy, and native of Monticello, was a standout gymnast growing up. So much so, that she received a scholarship to compete at…
Celebration at Blue Spring
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Friday, June 13, 1902, a grand celebration, called the Big Union Picnic, was enjoyed by many residents of Madison, Hamilton and Suwannee Counties. The festive spirit was brought…
Sorority offers College Admissions Process program to local juniors and seniors
Alpha Kappa Alpha Contributor Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is a champion for life-long learning. Under the leadership of International President Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover, members of the oldest Greek-letter organization established…
Boyz to Kings granted a new opportunity
Katie Krellreporter2@greenepublishing.comRecently, Boyz to Kings Inc., of Madison, received a $1,500 grant from Capital City Bank, in Madison. The grant was an opportunity provided by Capital City as a way of giving…
Sherry Dianne Dickinson 1950 – 2021
Sherry Dianne Dickinson, age 70 of Buford, Ga., passed away Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021. She was born Sept. 6, 1950, to the late Marvin Donald Dickinson, Sr. and Wanda R. Dickinson…
Antavis Gartrell Miller
Antavis Gartrel Miller, Sr., 28, of Havana, Fla., departed this life on Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021. The loving son of Delray Miller, Sr. and Angelee Harp, Miller was affectionately known as “Haney”…
Evangelist Estella Bridges 1937 – 2021
Evangelist Estella Bridges, 84, of Madison, Fla., transitioned from her earthly life to be with the Lord on Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Bridges…
From the sunny side: Musings
When I began this job five years ago (Does it really feel like it’s been five years?), I made a request to write a weekly column. I wanted to write about pretty…
Greenville speaks Rep. Jason Shoaf listens during town hall meeting
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Fellowship Hall of Greenville Methodist Church was filled with concerned citizens on Friday, Aug. 6, as Florida Representative Jason Shoaf and his staff hosted a community forum in…
Racing for rodeo success
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Madison County 4-H’er, Nadia Waller, is no stranger to horses. She has been around horses all her life and owned her first horse at the ripe old age of…
MCAA band camp is a success
Katie Krell reporter2@greenepublishing.com Madison Creative Arts Academy (MCAA) band students are all set to start a new year of music and learning. From Monday, July 26, through Friday, July 30, MCAA…
FBC youth have had a super summer
Katie Krell reporter2@greenepublishing.com Youth from First Baptist Church (FBC) of Madison had a blast at “Super Summer,” from Tuesday, July 6, through Saturday, July 10. “Super Summer” is a Christian summer…
City manager speaks to Rotarians
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the meeting of the Madison Rotary Club on Wednesday, July 28, City of Madison Manager Jerome Wyche spoke to the service club about some of the improvements that…
Myrtle Morse Wallace
Myrtle Morse Wallace, 84, passed away on Aug. 8, 2021, in Pinetta, Fla. Myrtle was born on Oct. 5, 1936, in Pinetta, to Edward Allen Morse and Clara High Morse. She was…