Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, May 22, the commissioners received an update on the ongoing conflict between residents of Glenwood…
Hurricane season tax holiday planned
News Service of Florida Contributor Retailers hope Floridians will heed multiple forecasts that the upcoming hurricane season will be more active than normal. With the start of a 14-day sales tax “holiday”…
NOAA predicts super-active hurricane season
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its outlook last week for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season; not surprisingly, its prediction calls for above-normal activity, not unlike earlier…
No distinctions based upon clothing
The clothes we wear speak volumes. They may point to an organization to which we belong, the type of work we do, or our bank balance. When it comes to the worship…
From the Sunny Side: A “Mr. Rick” day – I promise I really was working
Since the Good Lord above, in His infinite wisdom, saw to it that the universe would be better off if I never had any kids of my own, I have experienced great…
Passing Parade: Give me a break!
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist A New York City nonprofit group, flush with millions in private capital, is piloting a first-of-its-kind savings program to help Harlem children with a $10,000 foundational fund…
The Game of Life: College Edition Lying in wait
On Wednesday, maybe even as you’re reading this, I will get to know whether or not I am free from the brace for my broken hand or not! As I am waiting…
The Bush Wealth Advantage-Five easy steps to building your emergency fund
In today’s unpredictable world, having an emergency fund is not just a financial recommendation – it’s a necessity. The reality of unexpected expenses, whether they come from a medical emergency, sudden unemployment…
Franklin McClamma, Sr.
Mr. Franklin McClamma, Sr., age 76, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 25, in Madison, Fla. Franklin was born in Madison, Fla., on April 19, 1948, to Sylvester and…
MCHS “Cougars” class of 1974 holds 50 class reunion
Adyson Hammock reporter@greenepublishing.com Attention all members of the Madison County High School (MCHS) “Cougars” class of 1974. It’s been fifty years since graduation, and they will be celebrating soon. On Saturday, Aug….
Taylor Gymnastics Cheerleading and Dance set to perform Alice in Wonderland
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, June 1, at 6 p.m. at the Van H. Priest Auditorium, located at 188 NW Hamilton Ave., in Madison, the Taylor Gymnastics Cheerleading & Dance team will…
2024 cicada swarm – What Floridians can expect
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com The hum of cicadas is one of the nostalgic indicators of summer. Unlike other spring and summer insects, which can be a seasonal nuisance, cicadas cause little hassle for…
The story of the Snows
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com Built in 1884, the imposing structure of the Wasden-Snow House sits two stories high. For years, it was adorned with peeling white paint, boarded-up windows and broken shutters. Bricks…
Town of Lee holds first reading of noise ordinance
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, May 7, at 7 p.m., the Lee Town Council held their regular monthly meeting. The meeting began with public comments concerning noise issues. Mayor James Ruzicka set…
Tractor thief gets three years
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During felony court proceedings on Monday, May 13, Benjamin Dietrich, of Madison, was sentenced to three years in prison as a result of two separate cases. Dietrich appeared before…
Suwannee Valley Unsolved and Madison Police Department mark anniversaries of two area cold cases
Jason Futch Contributor May marks a grim anniversary for Madison County. Nine years ago, Tortarian Alexander was found murdered at a Brush-A-Way Car Wash, and eight years ago, Jeremy Harris’s body was…
Nuts and bolts of tax certificates explained
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com Property owners who failed to pay their 2023 real estate taxes as of the March 31 deadline were consequently declared delinquent on April 1 and now run the risk…
Ronnie Moore launches campaign for Board of County Commissioners
DISTRICT 3 VOTERS: I, Ronnie L. Moore, am announcing my candidacy for re-election to the Board of County Commissioners so that I may continue serving you and for the betterment of the…
If you’re feeling hopeless
After I battled depression and an eating disorder for more than two decades, many (including mental health professionals) believed I might never get well. My hope was fading. Then, the phone rang….
National Security: Janitor
Graduating from high school in 1966, I received an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), just north of Colorado Springs. The four years I spent at the Academy were…