Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison County readers were saddened by the headlines in the Madison paper in April of 1902. W.E. Howell, a flagman for the Seaboard Air Line Road, was killed in…
Stop the abuse: animal cruelty is a crime
Kathrine Alderman news@greenepublishing.com A lot of people treat animals like their children. They care for them and see them as another member of the family. Even those who don’t have pets often…
Ulysses “Harry” Harris
Ulysses “Harry” Harris, 79, of Greenville, Fla., passed at home on Saturday, May 29, 2021. A graveside memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 12, 2021 in the…
Freddie L. “Man” Arnold
Freddie L. “Man” Arnold, 73, of Greenville, Fla., passed unexpectedly on Monday, June 7, 2021. Funeral services are currently pending. Services have been entrusted to Tillman of Monticello, (850) 997-5553.
From the sunny side: “I can drive!”
I’m sure many of y’all remember the popular TV show from years ago titled, “Kids Say the Darnedest Things.” It has always been one of my favorites. Those of you who are…
St. John’s Missionary Baptist builds with VBS
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The kids of St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church will be grabbing their hard hats and gearing up for summer fun on Sunday, June 13. Vacation Bible School kicks off…
Cowgirls hold dual sports banquet
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls held a joint volleyball and softball sports banquet in the MCHS cafeteria on Thursday, May 27. The decision to honor both teams…
NFC 2021 high school seniors scholarship recipients
North Florida College Foundation Contributor The North Florida College Foundation is proud to congratulate 55 NFC High School Seniors Scholarship awardees for 2021. “To our NFC Foundation scholarship recipients, congratulations and welcome…
Nu Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. kicks off its 40-year anniversary
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Contributor The Nu Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. was chartered in Madison County on Oct. 31, 1981, under the direction of the Ninth…
Dr. Robert J. Auston 1934 -2021
Dr. Robert J. Auston (86) was known as Dr. Bob. He passed away on Friday, May 19, 2021. Dr. Bob was born on Dec. 9, 1934, in Gary, Ind. and was an…
Learning As I Go: Real rain
My dad has a fair-sized garden this year. There is an electric fence to keep the varmints at bay and he regularly goes out and checks on it. Every few days he…
Emerald’s Gem Box: The Pledge of Allegiance
I write this column in honor and recognition of the upcoming Flag Day holiday. Flag Day is celebrated each year on June 14 in recognition of the stars and stripes. It commemorates…
Gray Logging, LLC: 2021 National Outstanding Logger
Forest Resources Association Contributor The Forest Resources Association (FRA) and STIHL Incorporated honored Gray Logging, LLC., of Madison, as the National Outstanding Logger at FRA’s 2021 virtual annual meeting on Wednesday,…
Natalie Walker celebrates a grand century
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Cherry Lake resident Natalie Walker will enjoy her 100th birthday on Saturday, June 5, with a group of family and friends. The special celebration will take place at the…
Mother Evelyn Ester Lee Jonas Watkins 1935-2021
Mother Evelyn Jonas Watkins, 85, was born on June 2, 1935, in Lake Butler, Fla. to Lula Mae Scott and David Young. Having resided in the area her entire life, she was…
Aucilla Christian Academy holds sports banquet
Aucilla Christian Academy Contributor The 2020-21 Aucilla Christian Academy school year has come to a close. We are very blessed to have enjoyed on campus learning all year. Our athletes also had…
Mr. John Lee Jones 1937-2021
John Lee Jones, 84, a lifelong resident of Madison, Fla., was the son of Booker T. Jones and Katie Mae Lewis Jones. They both preceded him in death. A public viewing and…
Mr. Wiley Cal Smith, Jr. 1960-2021
Wiley Cal Smith, Jr., 61, of Jacksonville, Fla. transitioned from this earthly life on Thursday, May 27, 2021. Celebration of life services, with COVID-19 restrictions, will be held at 11 a.m. on…
Immediate jeopardy at Lake Park
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com This is the fourth in a series of articles on the findings of deficiencies at Lake Park of Madison. These deficiencies were noted in inspection reports obtained by Greene…
From the sunny side: Kindergarten
In my old home town of Perry, Fla. almost everyone fell into one of two categories. You were either an alum of Kiddie College or Happytime kindergarten. I was a graduate of…