Emily Pauline Hale Dryden, age 101, went to be with Daddy, Monday night at 7:10 p.m.., Dec. 7, 2020. We are sad for our loss, but we have JOY in the Heaven’s…
Whigham graduates from fire school
Michael Curtis reporter2@greenepublishing.com Alan Whigham worked for the Sheriff’s Department from 1997 until 2015. He left the department to accept the position of Emergency Management Director (EMD) for Madison County. He served…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: You know the drill
I was born with an allergy to pain. To get me to a doctor or dentist required a great measure of fortitude from my parents. Fortunately, my father shared my inclinations, which…
Cowboys stung by Hornets: Quest for state title ends
Rick Patrickrick@greenepublishing.com Ill-timed turnovers proved to be costly for the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys in their state semi-final game against the Hornets of Hawthorne High School, in Hawthorne on Friday,…
Kiwanis is thankful for another month of service
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Kiwanis Club of Madison began their Thursday, Nov. 5 meeting with special guest, Amanda Wander, who joined the group through Zoom. Wander is the executive director of the…
Learning As I Go: Taking care of you
I had two people tell me this week that I was too busy, needed to slow down and take care of myself. Honestly, it hurt my feelings a little bit. This year…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Love your neighbor as yourself
Matthew 22:34-40: Hearing that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, the Pharisees got together. One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question: “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment…
GUILTY: Brad Whitfield convicted of manslaughter
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, Dec. 3, a jury returned a guilty verdict in the trial of Brad Cameron Whitfield. Whitfield had been charged in connection with a shooting that claimed the…
Christine Deen Williams
Christine Deen Williams, age 83 of Lee, Fla. passed away on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020 at Madison County Memorial Hospital under the care of Big Bend Hospice, Tallahassee. Christine was born on…
Edward E. (Gene) Christopher
Mr. Edward E. (Gene) Christopher, 83, passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 4, 2020 at Madison County Memorial Hospital under the care of Big Bend Hospice, Tallahassee. Gene was born August 15,…
Dr. Frederick Troupe Mickler, Jr.
Dr. Frederick Troupe Mickler, Jr., passed away in Dowling Park, Fla., on Saturday, Nov. 28 2020 at the age of 96. Born on January 14, 1924, in Madison, Fla. to Frederick Troupe…
Maurice “Reese” Thomas
Maurice “Reese” Thomas, age 61, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020 at Big Bend Hospice, Tallahassee. He was born in Hahira, Ga., to Maurice and Lounelle Thomas. He moved to Lee, Fla., in…
Pineywood Rooters are a gift from Spain
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Pánfilo de Narváez was a Spanish soldier and explorer who made his way to the shores of Florida after conquering Cuba and Jamaica. Narvaez and his 400 men were…
FFA growing future farmers
Michael Curtis reporter2@greenepublishing.com The Florida chapter of the Future Farmers of America (FFA) has always been valuable to Madison County High School (MCHS). FFA members are prepared for careers in agriculture or…
Madison County Youth Football holds fundraiser
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com On Wednesday, Nov. 25, David Plummer and Frankie Manor, with Madison County Youth Football, spent the afternoon manning the grill. The pair worked hard to prepare smoked Boston butts…
Education spotlight: Caitlin Joiner
Michael Curtis reporter2@greenepublishing.com Located at Pinetta Elementary School (PES), Caitlin Joiner is the second grade virtual teacher for the Madison County School District (MCSD). She uses a complete curriculum that is based…
Finders keepers book project
Junior Auxilary of Madison County Contributor The Junior Auxiliary of Madison County (JA) has introduced a new literacy project to the children of Madison County, the “Finders Keepers Book Project.” With the…
From the sunny side: Good tidings
Every once in a while, I am surprised whenever I open up the “Facepages” and I see something that I posted several years ago show up as a “memory.” I usually laugh…
Altercation ends in gunfire
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Over Thanksgiving weekend an altercation broke out at Madison Heights Apartments. According to reports from the Madison Police Department (MPD), the incident occurred when Danterius Howard allegedly went to…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: The perfect draw
I’ve always been a fan of westerns. With John Wayne or Clint Eastwood often gracing the big screen, you couldn’t lose. Of course, after one of these guys spurred my imagination, it…