The holiday season is synonymous with increased spending—gifts, travel, entertainment and charitable giving can strain even well-managed budgets. With ongoing market volatility and policy uncertainty, intentional financial planning becomes critical for maintaining…
Local youth support historic preservation
Participants in the local Boyz to Kings and Girlz to Queens program recently presented a $500 donation to the Madison Recreations Center. There is an ongoing campaign to restore the old Madison…
Local eye center closing its doors
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It has been announced that the Madison office of South Georgia/North Florida Eye Partners will be closing at the end of December. Those patients who had been going to…
From the Sunny Side: Santa works at the bank
Rick Patrick Columnist This week, “From the Sunny Side” is a “Best of” column from December of 2016. I hope you enjoy and may this holiday season be a safe and wonderful…
What extraordinary adventures are we missing out on?
Sheryl Boldt Guest Columnist Do you struggle to trust God when He leads you in a new direction? Is it hard to believe that God has a plan for you – at…
National Security: Affordability
Joe Boyles Guest Columnist The new buzzword floating about in political speak is “affordability.” Democrats are now proclaiming this is the central issue to win the 2026 mid-term elections. It’s a new…
Learning As I Go: Advent peace
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist I remember being a child and praying for peace on earth. Bright-eyed, hopeful and innocent, I believed with my whole heart that God would answer. He could…
Florida voters urged to update registration following new driver’s license changes
Bri Rodriguez news@greenepublishing.com Election officials across the state are encouraging Floridians to update their voter registration to ensure they can vote without difficulties. The fix is simple – voters just need to…
Greenville Christmas Festival set for this weekend
Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com The Town of Greenville is set to sparkle with Christmas spirit as the Greenville Christmas Festival returns on Saturday, Dec. 13, at Haffye Hayes Park, located on W U.S….
Three Cowboys sign on Early Signing Day
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com For most small rural high school football programs, such as Madison County High School (MCHS), if one athlete signs to play college football at the Division One level, that…
New career in the New Year: free broadband training boot camp
Career Source Courtesy The next Creating Connections Fiber Optics Boot Camp is set to take place early in the new year for eligible residents interested in high-paying, in-demand careers in broadband telecommunications….
Angel: a new faith-based streaming platform with a mission
Bri Rodriguez news@greenepublishing.com Angel is a streaming service from Angel Studios offering a curated library of movies, television shows and documentaries with content that is family-friendly and faith-based. The platform is part…
Madison Police Department to utilize drones
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison Police Department (MPD) has announced that they will now be utilizing drone technology in order to enhance public safety and improve efficiency. According to a press release…
Edge of Town saga continues in Lee
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Despite desires on both sides, the current saga pitting the Edge of Town establishment with the Town of Lee continues with no real sign of being resolved. During the…
Cowgirls outlast Lions
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls held their home opener for the 2025-26 season on Thursday, Dec. 4, when they hosted the Lions of Leon High School,…
Building destroyed in midday fire; cause under investigation
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com According to the Madison Fire Department wooden building was completely destroyed on Tuesday, Dec. 2 after a fire broke out and quickly overtook the structure. The blaze was reported…
Slice the price, support the cause: North Florida Paws launches Domino’s fundraiser
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com North Florida Paws is serving up a delicious opportunity for pizza lovers across the region while raising funds for its Prevent-a-Litter spay and neuter program. Until Tuesday, Dec. 16,…
Cowgirls weightlifting team has high hopes
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com At Madison County High School (MCHS) it’s not just the Cowboys who can be seen in the weight room, pumping iron while preparing for time under the Friday night…
Ribbon cutting held for new fire station
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com A ribbon cutting ceremony for the new station for Madison County Fire Rescue (MCFR) near Lee in eastern Madison County was held on the morning of Thursday, Dec. 4….
Classic Santa reappears on Madison streets
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Monday, Dec. 1, Public Works Director David Floyd and members of his crew had the honor of bringing a familiar face back to the public. For over 40…