Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, Nov. 17, members and visitors at The Bridge began a two-week training session to participate in CarePortal, a program aimed at meeting the needs of children and…
Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr. announces December books of the month
Florida Department of Education (FDOE) Contributor Florida Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr. announced December’s chosen books for the Commissioner’s Books of the Month, a monthly reading challenge to promote literacy and…
Cowboys drop pair of games
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The early season woes continue to hit the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys basketball team as they dropped two games over the weekend. The Cowboys (2-5) were defeated,…
Mother’s Soup Company holds Grand Opening
Halie Wetherington news@greenepublishing.com On the morning of Tuesday, Dec. 12, Madison’s newest restaurant, Mother’s Soup Co., held their Grand Opening, accompanied by a crowd of thrilled individuals from as far away as…
Group seeking instruments for Madison Correctional Institute musical
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison Correctional Institute has a group called the Revival Singers and Band. This group has been holding concerts but could use more instruments for their band. The following…
Let’s “fall on our knees” this Christmas
As a little girl, I spent delightful moments singing about the little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay. I gazed at our small nativity scene. I loved looking at all the characters…
National Security: Bethlehem
The coming weekend marks the start of our Christmas celebration. Sunday is Christmas Eve, and churches all over our community will gather to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ twenty centuries ago…
Learning As I Go: Continuing to make my own happy
Last week’s column generated many responses from my readers. I’ve heard from folks all over the place who are working hard to make their own happy. From decorating when they felt Scroogey,…
Florida’s population keeps increasing
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com If you think that Florida is becoming increasingly crowded every year, it’s because more people are moving into the state than are moving out, and many of them are…
TGI Fridays boneless chicken bites recalled for contamination
Danny Federico news@greenepublishing.com A nationwide recall has been issued for approximately 26,550 pounds of TGI Fridays’ honey barbecue boneless chicken bites that may be contaminated with pieces of clear, hard plastic. The…
Lee Town Hall Park is vandalized
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Lee Town Hall Park and the neighborhood beside the city hall were vandalized. The responsible party spray-painted on the painted fence and the side of the stage. They…
School grades released
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Monday, Dec. 11, the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) released what was called “informational baseline” school grades for the 2022-23 school year. This year is the first year…
New employer possibly coming to Madison
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, Dec. 13, the commissioners agreed to move forward on a possible development agreement with BioActive…
Cowboys represented in All-star game
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys will be well-represented in the Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA) North/South All-star Game being played at the Villages on Wednesday, Dec. 20….
Cowboys fall to Hornets
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Before taking the field in the Class 1R State Championship game on Thursday, Dec. 7, Madison County High School (MCHS) Head Coach Price Harris told his team to, “just…
The trail to Tallahassee
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys may not have come back from Tallahassee with a state championship, but to say the season was not a success could not…
Jail Report
Florida’s Sunshine Law provides for the publication of minors’ names when they are charged with a felony. All persons charged with a crime are innocent until proven guilty in a court of…
Staying safe on the streets: A guide to pedestrian safety for students
Danny Federico news@greenepublishing.com Walking is a wonderful way to explore the world around us, get some exercise and help the environment. School students often navigate the streets on foot, whether on their…
Gobble-worthy snacks
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com Whether kids are pulling their afternoon snack from a lunchbox, receiving it as part of an extra-curricular program or pouncing on it as soon as they get home, there…
Garden Club of Madison encourages donations to seed libraries
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, Dec. 7, at 11:30 a.m., the Garden Club of Madison met for their December meeting. Garden Club President Stephanie Ruff welcomed guests and thanked Deanna Bashears and…