Mother Bobbie Jean Lee Mitchell, 72, of Madison, Fla. went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. She will be remembered as one who was happiest when others…
William Luther (Billy) Sullivan
William Luther (Billy) Sullivan, 71, of Madison joined his heavenly family on March 31, 2021. He was born on December 15, 1949 and was a devoted son to the late Cecil and…
Emerald’s Gem Box: When You’re Accustomed to Privilege, Equality Feels Like Oppression
I recently saw a story on Facebook entitled “When You’re Accustomed to Privilege, Equality Feels Like Oppression” and thought, “AMEN!” Then I saw who had posted the story and felt sure that…
Stolen vehicles recovered in chop shop
Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office Contributor On Tuesday, March 30, the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) Investigations Division assisted the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) with a vehicle theft investigation. The MCSO was…
A great day for soccer
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, March 27, the Madison Youth Soccer League kicked off their spring season with an opening celebration that featured fun events for the entire family. The day also…
Brown dies in tragic accident
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Richard Brown, a well-known local resident, fell victim to a tragic accident while bird hunting with friends on a Sunday afternoon in December of 1901. He had spent the…
Farm Spotlight:Allison Acres
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Allison Acres is comprised of over 200 acres of land. Of that acreage, there are 51 acres of blueberries, three acres of lavender, three acres of Christmas trees and…
We need a pretty face: local children featured
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com Want to see your children featured in our local paper? Well, you can! All children, brought by a parent or guardian, will be photographed for a feature to be…
From the sunny side: Being “Uncle Rickey”
I’m sure I have shared with you before that I was never blessed with the title of “father” (not to my knowledge, anyway – that’s a standard humorous answer I often give…
Student arrested for bringing a firearm to school
Madison County Sheriff’s Office: Contributor Madison County Sheriff David Harper reports that on Tuesday, March 30, School Resource Deputy Sergeant Joseph Knight was contacted by administrative staff from the Madison County School…
Cowboys defeat War Eagles in classic pitcher’s duel
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It was the kind of game that doesn’t roll around very often. It was the kind of game that, many years from now, older people and former players will…
JMPHS announces valedictorian and salutatorian
Matthew Gassler: Matthew Gassler is the son of Steve McGuire. He credits a portion of his success to his family, for being so supportive of him throughout his school journey. His grandmother…
Holy Week services continue
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Christian Ministerial Association (MCMA) is happy to announce the return of Holy Week services, which will continue on Wednesday, March 31, at 12 p.m. Each weekday,…
Madison 4-H plants gardens at courthouse
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, March 9, the Madison 4-H Club planted flowers, greenery and trees in the plots outside of the Madison County Courthouse. The planting is already complete, and Madison…
Who pooped in the river?
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, March 24, the commissioners heard a presentation by Bill Gibson, Environmental Health Manager with the Florida…
Donald Allen “Donnie” Bush
Donald Allen “Donnie” Bush was born on Jan. 18, 1947 in Madison, Fla. and went to his Heavenly home on March 28, 2021, in Monticello, Fla. Donnie was an avid fisherman, carpenter…
Moniqueca Channell Webb 1983-2021
Moniqueca Channell Webb, 37, of Delray Beach, Fla., transitioned from this earthly life to live forever with her heavenly father – closed her loving eyes and fell into eternal sleep on Saturday,…
Mr. Tommie Lee Turner, Sr. 1957-2021
Tommie Lee Turner, Sr., 63, of Madison, Fla., transitioned from this earthly life, answering the Master’s call on Saturday, March 27, 2021. He was the son of Freddie Turner, Sr. and Erie…
Cowgirl senior plays big on Senior Night
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com For Madison County High School (MCHS) senior Halie Wetherington, Tuesday, March 23, was an evening to remember. Wetherington was the one senior on the varsity Cowgirls softball team being…
Parramore avoids tragedy
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Young John Burton Parramore was playfully rounding a corner on a cold October morning in 1901, when the fun suddenly came to a halt. He had touched an iron…