Roberta “Bert” Graves Clark, 76, passed away on May 30, 2021 in Tallhassee, Fla. Roberta was born on Oct. 13, 1944 in Douglas, Ga. to the late Rev. Roy Lee Graves and…
It’s Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, May 27, 2020, the Board of County Commissioners of Madison County, signed a proclamation declaring that Tuesday, June 1 through Saturday, June 5 to be “Code Enforcement…
Take Stock in Children meets for 20th Annual Celebration Night
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com On Wednesday, May 26, at 6 p.m., approximately 35 students from the Take Stock in Children (TSIC) program, their families and mentors convened in the cafeteria of Madison County…
Madison Youth Soccer chalks up another successful season
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison Youth Soccer program recently finished another successful season. This season, a total of 57 youngsters participated in the program, which has shown steady growth and progress over…
To paddle or not to paddle
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com A recent viral video of a principal in the Hendry County School District paddling a six-year-old in front of the child’s mother has reignited the debate of corporal punishment…
Pine Grove holds children’s dedication service
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Sunday, May 16, Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church held a special baby and child dedication service. Several responsive readings from scripture were led by Deacon John Lundell, each…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Respect for parents and adults – and the lack of it
It totally amazes me the lack of manners being taught to our youth. Manners that I so affectionately call “home-raising.” I have always teased by saying that I learned how to say…
Learning As I Go: Snakes
I’m not sure what it is about seeing a snake. I lose all sense of proper reasoning, and everything around me suddenly looks like a snake. Branches, vines, rakes, pipes and ropes…
Scam Alert: Callers pretend to be Greene Publishing, Inc.
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com On Monday, May 24, Greene Publishing received a phone call on their landline business phones from an “850” area code that appeared on the caller ID as a Madison…
New homeschool group is setting its roots in Madison
Training Arrows Contributor An eclectic group of homeschooling families have recently formed a union in Madison County. The families meet weekly for social events, including free time at playgrounds and field trips….
Passing on the Mantle: Remembering the Heroes of the Past
Rebekah Sheats Contributor Colin Kelly Here’s one such story many have heard before. It’s the short but heroic tale of Captain Colin P. Kelly, known as the first American hero of WWII….
Mittie Ruth Moore Smith
Mittie R. Smith passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021. Her life was celebrated on Saturday, May 22, at 11 a.m. at Phillips Funeral Service, Inc., located at 1810 Brockett Ave., High…
Garden Club hosts Spring Plant and Craft Sale
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, May 15, the Madison Garden Club held their Spring Plant and Craft Sale at the Woman’s Club, located at 345 SE Lakeshore Dr., in Madison. The event…
From the sunny side: A field of white crosses
Well, here we are, another Memorial Day weekend is upon us. There are many who say this weekend is the “unofficial” start of the summer season. I remember one particular Memorial Day…
Homeless man breaks into home
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com On Sunday, May 23, the Madison Police Department (MPD) received a call in regards to an individual who had returned home to find a man asleep in a bed….
Deficiencies at Lake Park of Madison continue to mount
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com This is the third of a series of articles on the findings of deficiencies at Lake Park of Madison. These deficiencies were noted in inspection reports obtained by Greene…
Cowboys participate in Spring Jamboree
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It is a tradition among local high school football teams to play in a shortened scrimmage game during the spring in order to give coaches an opportunity to see…
Madison comes together for National Day of Prayer
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, May 6, the National Day of Prayer was recognized with a special ceremony at the gazebo in Four Freedoms Park, in Madison. The event was sponsored by…
Sheriff’s Office hosts surprise birthday party for five-year-old
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Five-year-old Alexis Kelley has developed a growing fascination and love for law enforcement and first responders. She has numerous police officer Barbies and G.I. Joes. She often rides with…
James “Jim” Jenkins
James “Jim” Jenkins, 88, passed away suddenly and peacefully at his home in Madison on Friday, May 21, 2021. He was born in Alberta, Canada and was a veteran of the Canadian…