Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Friday, Nov. 11, the aroma of wood-fired smoke filled the air around Four Freedoms Park during the morning and midday hours. As time drew near for the midday…
J.T. Ragans
J.T. Ragans, 88, of Tallahassee, Fla., passed away on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. He was born on July 29, 1932 in Madison County, Fla., to James Terrell and Alma Ragans. From his…
Sister Margaret Elizabeth “MOT” Williams
Sister Margaret Elizabeth “MOT” Williams, 60, was called to sing in the heavenly choir early Thursday morning, Nov. 19, 2020. Funeral services are Sunday, Nov. 29, at 2 p.m., on the lawn…
LeeVan “MIG” Livingston
LeeVan “MIG” Livingston, 67, departed this life in Pinellas County on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. Graveside services are at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 28 in New Zion Cemetery, Greenville. Viewing and…
Learning As I Go: The last treatment
It seemed unattainable. We have been counting down for weeks and months. I remember when we reached 13. Halfway. We still had six months to go. And now, here we are, less…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Happy birthday, Cheltsie
This Friday, Nov. 27, my oldest daughter Cheltsie will turn 28 years old. This year, her birthday falls on the day after Thanksgiving, just like it did the day she was born. …
Sherilyn Pickels confirmed as County Manager
Michael Curtis reporter2@greenepublishing.com The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) unanimously approved Sherilyn Pickels as the Madison County Manager. Pickels served as the interim county manager from Wednesday, April 29 to Wednesday, Sept….
Chamber celebrates Small Business Saturday
Madison County Chamber of Commerce Contributor On Saturday, Nov. 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Madison County Chamber of Commerce is promoting “Small Business Saturday.” Among other treats, stores and…
Henrietta Lacks: Immortal life of a Tobacco Farmer
Gene Hall Contributor Greater love hath no man than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends…John 15:13 NIV. And that is what Henrietta Lacks did; well, all of us were not…
Madison Producers Urged to Consider Protection Coverage
USDA Contributor The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds producers to review available USDA crop risk protection options, including federal crop insurance and Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) coverage, before the…
Education spotlight: Cindy Vega
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Cindy Vega is a resident of Georgia but has been teaching in Florida for the past 11 years. “I felt it was my calling to come here,” said Vega….
Wood is Good
Gray Logging Contributor On Friday, Nov. 6, a group of homeschool students visited the job site of Gray Logging, LLC. It was certainly a fun filled learning experience for all! The students…
From the sunny side: Naughty and nice
I have to say, this is my favorite time of year. It always has been. The weather is cooling down, it gets dark earlier (For me, there is one down side to…
Cowboys Gameday: The road to Tally
Rick Patrick: rick@greenepublishing.com If the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys are to achieve their goal of winning a fourth straight state championship, it will have to be done on the road….
Lock your car doors; Burglaries on the rise
Madison County Sheriff’s OfficeContributorMadison County Sheriff – elect David Harper, reports that Madison County has recently experienced an increase in vehicle burglaries countywide. Most of these burglaries have been to unlocked/unsecured vehicles…
Sheriff’s office participates in Toys for Tots
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison County’s 6th Annual Toys for Tots program, sponsored by the United States Marine Corps Reserve has kicked off to an excellent start. However, the need for donations is…
Colvin has seen the blessing of tithing
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison resident Mark Colvin did not grow up in a wealthy family that had everything in abundance. In fact, his experience was quite the opposite. As a young child,…
Education spotlight: Shelia Jackson
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison native, Shelia Jackson, found her passion for childcare when she participated in a Cedar Program 37 years ago, helping teens find jobs for the summer. She has been…
Cowboys beat Bears
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys’ “fight for four” is one step closer to being complete after their 48-19 defeat of the Bears of Dixie County High School…
Foster family adopts
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com The goal of foster care is to provide a safe place for kids while their parents get the help they need and learn appropriate parenting skills so they can…