One of my favorite aspects of what I have the opportunity to do here is meeting some very interesting people. Some of those people are local, such as the person in Greenville…
Passing Parade: Flagpole of Freedom Park
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist Just outside Columbia Falls, Washington County, Maine, near Bar Harbor, is a proposed park, to be dedicated to the veterans of these united States. Lobster boat engines…
The Game of Life: College Edition – Recovery
The last couple of weeks leading up to the start of our season have been rough, to say the least. We have been working overtime to prepare for our upcoming games and…
Sheriff Harper reports on busy year
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, Jan. 24, Madison County Sheriff David Harper reported on the activities of the Madison County…
Hurricane Idalia recovery programs for farmers launched
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson recently announced the launching of two new programs aimed at helping area farmers who were impacted by Hurricane Idalia. The programs carry with…
Dollar General adds produce to Pinetta location
Dollar General Media Relations Contributor Dollar General (DG) announces it recently remodeled its store at 9846 NE Colin Kelly Hwy., in Pinetta, and now offers produce in addition to the same categories,…
To consolidate or not to consolidate our schools, that is the question
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com One can easily think of a paraphrasing of Shakespeare when facing the decisions the Madison County School Board are. While it seems clear there are some on the board…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Doggone it, there I go again!
Let’s face it. Dogs are simply awesome. They can be taught so much. My assortment of furry friends over the years have learned all manner of things. Dismantling the Christmas tree, sometimes…
Pastor Spotlight: Michael Bass
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Valdosta resident Michael Bass is no stranger to Madison County. He formerly served as the pastor of First Baptist Church of Pinetta from 2018 to 2021. Presently, Bass is…
MFBA celebrates pastors
Lauren Churchwell Contributor On Thursday, January 11, over 50 Middle Florida pastors, staff, and their spouses gathered at Journey Church, in Mayo, for a time of celebration and appreciation. Hopewell Baptist Church…
Cowboys have mixed weekend
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys junior varsity and varsity basketball teams had a mixed weekend as they hosted a pair of rivals on their home court. On…
NFC 2023 Fall graduates recognized
NFC Contributor North Florida College (NFC) awarded 101 degrees and certificates to its students at the conclusion of its 2023 Fall Term. Many of the summer graduates participated in NFC’s Fall Commencement…
Madison County Republicans plan dinner
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Republican Party of Madison County will be holding their annual James Madison Constitutional Dinner on Thursday, Feb. 8, at 6:30 p.m. This year, the special guest will be…
Camellia show scheduled for Quitman
Dawn Squires Contributor Whether you are searching for inspiration for your artistic creation, just enjoy beautiful flowers or have an interest in gardening, come to Camellia City, Quitman, Ga., and enjoy the…
FL Cares wraps up 2023 with 300 builds
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com The 2023 year was a busy one for Eric Evans, a volunteer with FL Cares, a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit that is dedicated to giving local residents safe and effective…
Do you know any ENPs?
Years ago, when I was a private caregiver for the elderly, family members would often interview me to see if I was the right person for the job. When I’d answer their…
National Security: Lone Star
Texas is called the Lone Star state. For a short time in the mid-19th century, Texas was its own nation, independent of Mexico and not yet part of the United States. That…
Learning As I Go: Pigheaded stubbornness
When I turned nine, I decided to ditch dance and play baseball. I heard many comments about me being a girl and how girls couldn’t play with boys. As soon as I’d…
Mayo Masonic Lodge to hold chili fundraiser lunch
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com The local Mayo Masonic Lodge no. 119, F&AM, is hosting a fundraising chili lunch on Thursday, Feb. 15, from 10:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Lunch will be a bowl…
DeSantis raises concerns on social media bill
News Service Florida Contributor On Friday, Gov. Ron DeSantis raised legal concerns about the “breadth” of a bill that seeks to prevent children under age 16 from having social-media accounts. On Wednesday,…