I generally am not one to boast about my Christmas gifts; or rather not since I’ve become an adult. I know that last statement could elicit more than just a little bit…
Major water project planned for Madison
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During their regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 12, the Madison City Commission voted on a resolution that paves the way for a massive, $4.8 million, water system upgrade. David…
Strickland releases new single
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison native, Tara Strickland, released a new single, “My Hope,” on Friday, Jan.1. Strickland is a contemporary Christian artist who also works full-time as an independent contractor, ER Nurse…
Norris Cafe offers online ordering
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In an effort to further serve their customers, Norris Cafe is now offering online ordering. “This is just another way to try and help our customers,” said owner Chris…
Stephan Caleb Smith
Stephan Caleb Smith, age 92, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 in the Good Samaritan Center in Dowling Park, Fla. He was born and raised in Madison County, Fla. and…
Annie Ree Roberts Williams
Annie Ree Roberts Williams, 80, of Madison, exchanged time for eternity as she gained the wings of a dove and flew away to be at rest on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021. Life…
Thomas Harroll McGuire
Thomas Harroll McGuire, age 72, died Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021 in Macclenny, Fla. There will be a private memorial service at a later date. Tommy was born Dec. 19, 1948, to James…
Douglas Eugene Dixon
Douglas Eugene Dixon, 74, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021. He was born on July 13, 1946, in Lee, Fla., to Leroy Dixon and Sadie Dixon. After graduating high school, Doug…
John Cecil Buckhalt
John Cecil Buckhalt, age 81, died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born in Miami, Fla. to Cecil Edward and Dorothy Lohman Buckhalt on April 13, 1939….
Clifford E. “Buck” Kelley
Clifford E. “Buck” Kelley, age 92, of Madison, Fla., went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Thursday, Jan. 14 , 2021, from his residence after an extended illness. Buck was…
James Willard Carter, Sr.
James W. Carter, Sr., age 61, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2021 in Pompano Beach, Fla. He was born June 16, 1959 in Boynton Beach, Fla. He was a former Cub…
Learning As I Go: Redneck engineering
Sometimes it seems that Jeff Foxworthy should look into my life to get some new material. I mean, seriously, if you have to jiggle the handle every time you flush, you might…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Happy birthday, Brooke
Thursday, Jan. 21, will be the 26th birthday of my daughter, Brooke! Brooke is my second child, being born two years after Cheltsie. I think the second child seems to grow up…
Ensminger, Thompson win district spelling bee
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com On Monday, Jan. 11, Lee Elementary School (LES) hosted the Madison County District Spelling Bee. Of 10 fourth grade contestants, two took home trophies. The winner of the fourth…
Madison County Defeats Lafayette
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Both the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys and Cowgirls had a successful evening at home against the basketball squads from Lafayette High School on Friday, Jan. 8. The…
Madison Veterinary Clinic offers top notch grooming
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Pet grooming can be crucial to your pet’s health, and Madison Veterinary Clinic offers some of the most highly skilled groomers available. Because they work directly with the vet,…
Bridgette Edwards
Bridgette Delores Livingston Edwards, 64, of Greenville, Fla., passed away on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 16, in St. Matthews Cemetery. A…
From the sunny side: Three out of four ain’t bad
By now, everyone around Madison should know the story behind the iconic statue located in Four Freedoms Park. This notion of the four freedoms stems from Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Jan. 6, 1941,…
Juveniles flee and elude, ending in drug bust; Local man’s good deed leads to their arrest
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Under Florida Statute 985.04, the name, photograph and arrest report of a juvenile offender who commits a felony offense, is charged with a felony violation, or is transferred to…
Learn how to saltwater fish through free FWC Virtual Saltwater Fishing Clinics
Want to learn how to saltwater fish in Florida? Join the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) for a series of free Virtual Saltwater Fishing Clinics for beginner anglers age 16 and older…