Rick Patrickrick@greenepublishing.com Maj. John Haynes, a U.S. Marine Corps vet and one of Florida’s most decorated veterans, was honored by the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) varsity baseball team before their game on…
Tough week for Cowgirls
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls varsity softball team faced a tough week as the season entered its final month of competition before the district tournament. The Cowgirls…
Future Farmers of America hold plant sale
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com The Future Farmers of America (FFA) program at Madison County High School is currently having their spring plant sale. The sale includes a variety of different plants for affordable…
Madison Passion Play brings the Easter message to life
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Easter Sunday, April 4, Madison Church of God held their final performance of the Madison Passion Play. Having completed eight years of the performance, the church continues to…
Learning As I Go: Taking a sick day
“Mama,” I heard the soft voice of my oldest. “Mama, wake up. Daniel’s puking and crying.” I slowly opened my eyes and saw the blurry “2’’ at the beginning of the time…
Serving the community outside the line of duty: Chris Cooks
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Chris Cooks is a Lieutenant in the Madison Police Department who answered the call to serve in more ways than one. During his off time, he holds barbeque cookouts…
Payne Humphrey Midyette, Jr.
Payne Humphrey Midyette, Jr. passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family and faithful cow dog, Buddy. Payne will be forever remembered for his…
Emerald’s Gem Box: America is losing her freedoms
This past week, YouTube deleted a video of a roundtable discussion between Gov. Ron DeSantis and medical experts from Oxford, Stanford and Harvard. In the video, the doctors and medical experts were…
Tragedies and mischief mark Christmas of 1901
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com In the weeks before Christmas of 1901, the joy of the season was diminished by a couple of tragedies in the area, as well as a bit of mischief….
Ladies, trust the process when losing weight
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com In today’s society, the focus leans heavily on social media. People go to great lengths to look good and feel comfortable in their own skin. However, the image of…
Students Take Cemetery Tour: Learn Local History
Rose Knox Contributor One memory from the past that survives today is the old tradition of walking around in an old bone yard. Many people do not remember it, but that is…
Enroll your child in an upcoming day camp!
Beth Moore Contributor It is that time of year again, where summer break is lurking just around the corner. What do you have planned for your child? Sitting at home, playing video…
Virtual Mobile Office Hours
The office of U.S. Senator Marco Rubio will host virtual Mobile Office Hours on Friday, April 9 from 10 AM – 12 PM EST to assist constituents with federal casework issues in…
Madison welcomes new fashion boutique: Mimosa
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Caelynn Suarez is the 12-year-old daughter of Frank and Christynn Suarez. While looking around in Daisy and Dukes, next to Norris Cafe, Caelynn became excited as she looked at…
From the sunny side: Anybody have a dollar?
I’m sure I have shared with you before that often it is quite a challenge to come up with something to write that is worthy of our weekly visits. I figure, if…
Madison County athletes named to All-Big Bend teams
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Tallahassee Democrat has published its 2021 All-Big Bend boys basketball team and the listing contains a pair of familiar names. Will Sullivan, from Aucilla Christian Academy was named…
Education Spotlight: Patrick White
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Patrick White is a curriculum writer at James Madison Preparatory High School (JMPHS) and has been in the education field for 28 years. Of those 28 years, he has…
Learning As I Go: Aren’t We All Like Judas?
After attending The Passion Play this weekend, I have thought a lot about Judas. He was one of the disciples and for roughly three years, he traveled with Jesus and witnessed all…
Crosspointe blesses Sheriff’s Department
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Crosspointe Church, Madison Campus, delighted the staff of the Madison County Sheriff’s Department when they showed up with lunch for everyone on Saturday, March 27. Pastor Deron Roberts and…
Former ACA pitcher Elizabeth Hightower now striving for excellence with the Gators
Kathrine Alderman news@greenepublishing.com If you’re one to follow sports, you may have seen a familiar face pop up when watching Gator softball games. Elizabeth Hightower, originally from Monticello, graduated from Aucilla…