Donna Maria Poole began her life journey on Feb. 10, 1959 to John and Minnie Liza Poole. She confessed Christ and was a baptized believer in Him. Donna grew up in the…
Musgrove releases first book
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Dec. 12, Chris Musgrove will be holding a book signing for his first book, “Journey to My FutureNow.” The book details the unlikely beginning of his student…
Cowboys edge Tigers: Win Region Three Title
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In a defensive struggle, the Cowboys of Madison County High School (MCHS) have moved one step closer in their “Fight for Four” by taking the Class 1A Region Three…
Twister churns Cherry Lake area
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the early pre-dawn hours of Monday, Nov. 30, a line of severe thunderstorms made their way across Madison County. While these storms dumped heavy rain over much of…
Learning As I Go: “Don’t do it, Cedrick!”
“Nooooo!” I screamed as I slowed down trying to avoid the inevitable. “Don’t do it, Cedrick!” But that furry little creature kept on running. Thuh-thunk. And the squirrel was no more. Gosh,…
Emerald’s Gem Box: A good attitude can be managed and learned
So many times in life, we take such small incidents, and we blow them up into what we believe to be such huge life-altering incidents. There are so many things that happen…
Diane Ragans Wells
Diane Ragans Wells, 75, of Madison, Fla. died Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020 at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born in Madison on October 22, 1945 to the late Cecil Edward and…
Victor C. Matheny
Victor C. Matheny passed away Monday, Nov. 30, 2020 after a lengthy illness in Palm Coast, Fla. Victor was born in Quincy, Fla on Sept. 13, 1937. He is survived by his…
Johnnie Lewis Williams
Mr. Johnnie Lewis Williams, Sr., of Madison Fla. passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020, at the age of 84. Johnnie was born on July 22, 1936, to Mr. Johnny P. Williams…
Gerald Allen Griffin, Sr.
Gerald Allen Griffin, Sr., 83, of Lamont, Fla., passed away Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020. A visitation is planned for Saturday, Dec. 5, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m., at Beggs Funeral Home,…
Way Back When
Nov. 18, 1960 Van H Priest was elected Director at Large of the Florida State Chamber of Commerce during their 44th annual meeting and business conference which was held in Jacksonville last…
Madison resident takes over as Athletic Director at ACA
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Principal Richard Finlayson recently announced the appointment of Willy Gamalero to the position of athletic director for the school. Gamalero brings 23 years of coaching…
Boyz to Kings builds success
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com In 2009, Merv Mattair founded a program called “Boyz to Kings,” which would provide young men with guidance in life. It would teach them respect, how to handle different…
Naoko Florence Tanguay
Mrs. Naoko Florence Tanguay, age 88, from Jasper, Fla. passed away on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020. She was born in Osaka, Japan on June 11, 1932. She was a member of St….
From the sunny side: Lessons learned
For those of you who may not be aware, I have a pretty good morning commute that I drive each morning, and each afternoon. That is not a complaint by any means,…
Suspected car burglars arrested
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Contributor Sheriff-elect David Harper of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office announces the recent arrests of Antonio Donte Cox, Jr., of Lamont; Jarrod Marquis Posley, of Greenville and Tyquan…
Two arrested, one wanted for multiple burglaries
Sheriff-elect David Harper of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office announces the recent arrests of Antonio Donte Cox, Jr., of Lamont, and Jarrod Marquis Posley, of Greenville. Cox and Posley have been charged…
St. John’s celebrates 74 years of ministry
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Sunday, Nov. 8, St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church celebrated their 74th anniversary with a special service that featured singing by Lifesong. The group’s signature lineup of Bryant Thigpen,…
MCAA holds school-wide speech contest
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com At 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18, Madison Creative Arts Academy (MCAA) held their school-wide Tropicana Speech Contest. MCAA showed extreme care for the safety of contestants, judges, families…
Cowgirl to become Lady Argonaut
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In front of family, friends, former coaches, fellow students and media, Halie Wetherington made good on her commitment to sign with the University of West Florida Argonauts. On Monday,…