Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Della Webb is a lifelong Madison County resident and a loving mother to six feline fur babies. When COVID wasn’t a factor, she enjoyed spending her free time involved…
4-H Camp renovates and expands pavilion
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com The pavilion at the Cherry Lake 4-H Camp is currently under construction. Significant progress has already been made and it is expected to be completed by the end of…
From the sunny side: Santa works at the bank
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 one for you…
Shooter wanted: Charles Phillips
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com According to an official Madison Police Department (MPD) report, officers responded to a shooting incident at approximately 2:15 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 29 on Bunker Street, in front of…
Learning As I Go: Taking care of you, part 2
Little did I know last week when I wrote about slowing down and taking care of myself that I would spend this whole last weekend in bed not caring that I hadn’t…
Emerald’s Gem Box: I’m a Glamma (Again)
This past Saturday, Dec. 12, at 6:27 p.m., I became a Glamma – again! Logan Michael Riley entered into this world weighing 7lb 5oz and was 20 3/4 inches long. He is…
City Commission receives update on “Blue Building”
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During their regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 8, the Madison City Commission heard an update from Benji Read, with Twin Oaks Juvenile Development. Twin Oaks bought the “Blue Building”…
Fellowship Baptist Church holds tea party
Dona Gilbert news@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Dec. 5, the ladies of Fellowship Baptist Church came together to host a community tea party. The gala seemed right out of a fairytale. Women from all…
Cowboys in review: A successful season
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com When the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys football team began their season, they had one goal: to “fight for four.” The Cowboys came into the season as the…
Jupiter and Saturn will form rare “Christmas Star” on Dec. 21
Kathrine Alderman news@greenepublishing.com The universe has many secrets, and there is much we do not know about space and what exactly we’re looking at when we stare up at the stars. Despite…
Jack Fendal Crump
Jack Fendal Crump, 82, of Lewisburg, Tenn., passed away on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020. Jack was born on Feb. 7, 1938 to Tot Crump and Nora Ford Crump. He was born and…
Faye Geneva Chancy Taylor
Faye Geneva Chancy Taylor, age 74, passed away Friday, Dec. 11, 2020 in Madison, Fla. She was born in Madison, to Hubert Franklin and Rhoda Copeland Chancy, Sr. She graduated high school…
Ginn – Ratliff to wed
Mr. and Mrs. Tim Ginn are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter Carlie Ann Ginn to Mr. Ethan Perry Ratliff, son of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Ratliff.Carlie…
De Soto sought wealth in Madison County
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Hernando de Soto landed in Tampa Bay in 1539, with 700 soldiers. He soon made his way into our present area, traveling through the Suwannee Valley. He built a…
Chamber hosts World AIDS Day event
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Dec. 1, Madison County observed World AIDS Day; a movement that began in an effort to draw attention to AIDS and destigmatize the AIDS conversation. Health Educator…
Cowboys basketball preview: Destination Lakeland
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys basketball team is primed for another successful season on the hardwoods this year. The Cowboys will be looking to defend their Class…
Education spotlight: Donna Law
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com “If you don’t like something, change it.” -Maya Angelou Donna Law is a mother of two and a widow of 10 years. Her oldest is her son, who is…
Business After Hours … Chamber of Commerce invites you to their Christmas Party
Emerald G. Parsons emerald@greenepublishing.com The Tuesday, December 15, Business After Hours will be hosted by the Madison County Chamber of Commerce and will serve as a double celebration by also hosting their…
From the sunny side: Beware of fake Santas
This time of year, you see them seemingly everywhere. Guys dressed in the familiar red costume with the long white beard are commonplace in shopping malls and street corners. It’s little wonder…
County-wide Annual 4-H Public Speaking Contest
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, Dec. 3, at 9 a.m., the county-wide annual 4-H Public Speaking Contest, formerly known as the Tropicana Public Speaking Contest, was held in the cafeteria of Lee…