If you live in Madison County, chances are that you have seen the monument residing there on the northeast corner of US-90 and Range Street. You have seen the four angels, arms…
Ralph George Smith
Ralph George Smith, 68, lifelong resident of Madison, Fla., suddenly departed his earthly life to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, in Madison, Fla. Viewing & Visitation will be…
Minnie Lee Bass Newborn
Minnie Lee Bass Newborn, 83 of Madison Fla. passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday Oct. 22, 2020, surrounded by her family. Minnie Lee was born on Jan. 17,1937 to the…
Learning As I Go: Sit in your seat
“In front of you is a piece of tape on the table. Write your name on the tape. This is your seat in the main auditorium for the remainder of the conference.”…
Emerald’s Gem Box: GET OUT AND VOTE!
Early voting has begun and, according to news reports, the turnout is great! That is such a fantastic fact; considering how low voter turnout has been in the last several years. According…
Two-car collision
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com On Friday, Oct. 23 at 3:45 p.m., Madison Police Department (MPD) officers responded to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Pickle Lane and E. Base Street, otherwise known…
Letter to the Editor: Teach your children (and grandchildren)well
Donald Trump has made the 2020 election about integrity, not politics. His daily narrative, laced with lies and misleading statements, requires his supporters to endorse and essentially adopt his shockingly barren value…
From the sunny side: Unity
I had a conversation with someone recently and a thought hit my mind. That’s not unusual for a thought to hit my mind. Sometimes, a really good thought hits my mind and…
John Lee Bullard, Jr.
John Lee Bullard, Jr., 71, of Madison, Fla. passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020 at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, Ga. John was born Aug. 11, 1949 to John Lee…
Elbert Thomas Sever, Sr.
Elbert Thomas Sever, Sr., age 88, of Madison Fla., passed away on Monday, Oct. 26, 2020 in Tallahassee, Fla. Sever was born Dec. 15, 1931, to William Thomas and Hoyet Comella Lewis…
Dianne Callahan Bateman
Mrs. Dianne Callahan Bateman, age 76, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020 in Valdosta, Ga. She was born on Jan. 11, 1944 in Opelika, Ala., to Lynnwood and Hazel Callahan. Her family…
Nancy Hiers Walker
Nancy Hiers Walker, was born in Valdosta Ga. on March 6, 1945 to the late C.W. and Dorothy Clark Hiers. She spent her childhood in Madison County, Fla. and raised her family…
Madison County Trump Convoy
Bob Bezick Contributor How do we have a Trump boat parade, when we are a land-locked county? It immediately generated excitement as something we should do. The answer came after much discussion…
Take Stock in Children Spotlight: Betty “BJ” Curtis
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Betty “BJ” Curtis, a resident of Madison County for 52 years, is a mentor for a college scholarship program called Take Stock in Children (TSIC). Students are brought into…
The Bunker House has eyes
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com The large white house stands tall at the intersection of SW Shelby Ave. and SW Bunker St. The pillars on the front porch add character to the home and…
Memorial scholarship honors Emma F. Wyche
North Florida College Contributor The Emma F. Wyche Memorial Scholarship was established in 2019 to honor the memory of Emma F. Wyche (1932-2019), recognizing her long-history of service in the community and…
Cowboys Gameday: Finishing big
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys have been working hard to get better with each passing week. The goal is to be peaking at just the right time…
Greenville boil advisory lifted
The Town of Greenville’s boil water advisory has been lifted according to the Mayor of Greenville, Brittni Brown. All testing came back clear today, Oct. 27.
Boil Water Advisory
The Town of Greenville has issued a boil water notice to all residents until further notice. This notice is due to water services having to be cut off due to a break…
Madison citizens bring Halloween
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Oct. 31 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., there will be trick or treating events throughout the stretch of Range Ave. in Madison. There is no fee…