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….
Aucilla Christian Academy Warrior tennis season concludes
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warrior tennis team has finished their regular season, with a winning season for both the boys and girls teams. The girls team ended the…
Madison County Central School dedicates concert to former leader
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Friday, April 23, the Madison County Central School (MCCS) band program held their spring concert, with a little bit of a twist. The concert was dedicated to a…
Eugene Antonio “Geno” Hayes
Eugene Antonio “Geno” Hayes, 33, of Valdosta, Ga. passed on Monday, April 26, 2021. A native of Miami, “Geno” was a star football player at Madison County High School and Florida State…
Moving forward together
Refuge House, Inc Contributor Madison County is “Moving Forward Together” in supporting survivors of sexual violence. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and during this month, many community members and agencies have…
Madison may become new terminus for toll road
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com If one of two bills winding their way through the legislative process make it to the governor’s desk and are signed into law, Madison County could well become the…
History of the Madison County Courthouse
Zackery Peterson Contributor Madison is one of three Florida counties that has the same name as the county seat. The county was established on December 26, 1827, as the state’s fourteenth county…
From the sunny side: Marking time
Ever since I can remember, I have had a funny way of marking down the days to any big event. I know a lot of people may mark a special day on…
Emerald’s Gem Box: A woman was created differently on purpose
“Our generation is so busy trying to prove that women can do everything men can do, women are losing the unique qualities that set us apart; the God-given femininity and unique way…
Learning As I Go: There’s no time like the present
We walked around the house and measured. Lots of discussion and thought went into the next half hour. How many boards would we need? Can we cut them in half and have…
Cowboys squeeze out Senior Night win
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, April 22, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys varsity baseball team took the opportunity to honor three seniors on the team who were playing their final…
The new minority: Church members
Starr Munro news@greenepublishing.com A Gallop Poll released on Monday, March 29, listed church members as being in minority figures for the first time in eight decades. The analysis examined the decline in…
James Madison Preparatory High School holds prom
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com James Madison Preparatory High School (JMPHS) held its prom on Saturday, April 17, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Whispering Pines. The event was held in a lit…