Brother Bobbie Gene Smith was born to Mary Williams Smith and Dock Smith on Sept. 18, 1945 in the Lovett community (Greenville) of Madison County. He resided in the county his entire…
Betty Ruth Odom
Betty Ruth Odom, 75, passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021 peacefully at home in Madison. Betty was born March 3, 1946 in Madison, to Walter P. Payne and Ruth Woodard Payne….
Learning As I Go: Out of my comfort zone
As I navigated bumper to bumper traffic in Central Florida this weekend, I felt my anxiety escalate. The giant bridges with no emergency lanes caused me to grip the steering wheel a…
Kidnapper wrecks stolen vehicle: victim brought to safety
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Contributor Madison County Sheriff David Harper reports that during the early morning hours of Monday, May 10, at 1:11 a.m., the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Communications Center…
SWAT members speak to school board
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the meeting of the Madison County District School Board on Monday, May 3, the board heard a presentation from two members of the local Students Working Against Tobacco…
MCHS holds Beta Club induction
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com On Monday, April 19, at 6:30 p.m., Madison County High School (MCHS) held their Beta Club Induction Ceremony in conjunction with an honor ceremony for upcoming Beta Club MCHS…
ACA tennis teams have monumental season
Katrina Walton Contributor The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warrior tennis team has finished their regular season, with one of the best records in school history. Both the girls and boys teams turned…
Baby Boy Antfernee Mikel Barkley, Jr.
Antfernee Mikel Barkley, Sr. and Alexius Joseph were going to have a baby but had an angel instead. Coming into the world too soon on Thursday, April 29, 2021, Baby Boy Anfernee…
Javaris Calvon Miller
On April 29, 1992, Delray Miller, Sr. and Angelee Harp became the proud parents of Javaris Calvon Miller. Except for the last three years that he lived in Tallahassee, Fla., he lived…
Mildred “Millie” Frances McKown
Mildred “Millie” Frances McKown was granted her angel wings on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. Her final days were spent at home, surrounded by family and friends that she touched in some way…
James Calvin Surles, Jr., 94
James Calvin Surles, Jr. died on Friday, April 30, 2021. He was born on Oct. 6, 1926, in Pelham, Ga., to the late James Calvin Surles, Sr. and Jewell Foy Surles (Shiver)….
Murder on the Greenville express
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Nov. 11, 1901, two prominent citizens of Madison County, known for a lengthy feud with each other, incidentally boarded a South Georgia train bound for Greenville. Joel H….
Unity Ride passes through Madison and Monticello
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com On Wednesday, April 21, at approximately 11 a.m., over 30 bikers arrived at American Legion Post 224, in Cherry Lake. The group was part of a ride raising awareness…
From the sunny side: “Thank you” Mrs. Hamby, Mrs. Rollings and Ms. Faulkner
I have had many great teachers in my life. I’ve also had a couple of teachers who weren’t so great, but I won’t dwell on them. If I were to talk about…
Madison Fire Department’s antique fire truck
Madison Fire Department Contributor The City of Madison has a 1926 American LaFrance fire truck that has been in Madison since it was purchased. This fire truck was originally built and purchased…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Blow that sucker up!
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com I began attending church at an early age, and I paid attention most of the time. Occasionally, during the less-engaging sermons, I would daydream about girls, fried chicken, the…
ACA Warriors claim district title
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, April 29, the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors claimed the Class 2A District Two baseball championship by defeating the Eagles of Oak Hall, from Gainesville, Fla., 9-6. …
Learning As I Go: Scatter Your Seeds
I refuse to mow my front yard. Last year, I scattered the seed heads of dried wildflowers all over my yard and I have excitedly waited to see where they will come…
County commissioners honor public safety workers
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During their regular meeting on Wednesday, April 28, the Madison County Board of County Commissioners passed separate resolutions honoring two special groups of people. The commissioners passed a resolution…
Fairy Rings
Watering the lawn has not been on anyone’s list lately. The ample, if not excessive, rain has placed a temporary hold on this necessary task to maintain most home lawns and landscapes….