Donald Trump is a “threat to democracy.” So goes a major Democratic Party talking point. The Biden campaign says this will be one of the major campaign points in the 2024 race….
Learning As I Go: My pot of gold
I chased every rainbow when I was a kid. Like most, I was convinced I would find the legendary pot of gold waiting for me on the ground at the bottom. I’d…
Mossy Oak rewarded for conservation project
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com In 2023, local Mossy Oak Properties owner Ben Jones provided hunter safety courses in Mayo and Madison, training over 75 kids. The courses included teaching on the importance of…
Lee council members discuss repairing the buildings around the McMullen house
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, March 5, at 7 p.m. the Lee Town Council held their regular monthly meeting. Council members discussed the accessory buildings located at the Lee City Hall Complex…
Coaching changes at MCCS
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County District School Board on Monday, March 4, the board approved mid-season changes to the baseball and softball coaching staffs at Madison…
K-9 “Tank” joins the team
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Contributor Madison County Sheriff David Harper is proud to announce that the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) and the Madison County School District have partnered together to participate…
Juanita Gallon turns a new corner with her restaurant
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Juanita Gallon and her husband, Willie, have enjoyed growing Juanita’s Corner Kitchen Cafe into a favorite spot for authentic soul food. Due to the restaurant’s popularity, the Gallons are…
Missing juvenile located safe and sound
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Monday, March 11, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) sent out a notice that a juvenile, Gracie Brown, had been reported missing. The MCSO Facebook post stated she…
Wild boars pose a problem in Florida
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com Many non-indigenous plants and animals brought to Florida in historic times or introduced via the exotic pet industry and international trade have since integrated into the wild and pose…
Getting to the heart
Mary Beth Schneider Contributor I should have died this past summer. Not the illness kind of death, but the drop-dead kind that makes everyone ask “What happened? She was so fit!” Thankfully,…
Blood drive taking place at park
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Big Red Bus will be on hand for blood donors on Saturday, March 9, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., during the Madison’s Local Market event at Four…
CPR and water safety training offered
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com They are useful skills everyone should have. They can also help save a life in the event of an emergency. They are cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and basic water safety…
Family First Wellness Clinic welcomes Tiffany Strickland
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Family First Wellness Clinic is proud to add Nurse Practitioner Tiffany Strickland to their staff of excellent healthcare providers. A Madison native, Strickland began her career as a Licensed…
Cowboys trounce Trojans
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Feb. 27, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys went on the road to Jasper to face the Trojans of Hamilton County High School on the baseball…
Local artist earns international recognition
Beverly Marshall Contributor International award winning artist and Madison resident Beverly Marshall has been accepted into the LightSpaceTime Gallery’s (LST) “Figurative” Art Exhibition that opened Friday, March 1. Marshall’s sculpture work has…
Get ready for the 4-H Forest Ecology Contest
Bea Coker news@greenepublishing.com Start preparing for the 2024 4-H Forest Ecology Contest, sponsored by UF/IFAS and Project Learning Tree. Participants in this contest will demonstrate their love for trees, insects, forest ecosystems,…
From the Sunny Side: Little things
Rick Patrick Columnist I remember a recent word of advice given to me a while back that has turned out to be quite good. It isn’t anything monumental and it’s probably something…
Reacting to how Jesus taught
Matthew records three reactions of the crowd as to how Jesus taught. They felt amazed, they witnessed how He taught with authority and they could see He taught differently than the scribes…
Passing Parade: Toby Keith, one gutsy country star
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist At the turn of the millennium, just after the Sept. 11 attacks, Toby Keith, who died last month, at 62, was recognized for his string of songs…
The Game of Life: College Edition – Rainy days
Since being in college and playing softball, our cherished “off days” have always had something in common: rain. No matter the time of year or if the days leading up to our…