Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com It would not be hard to imagine Madison resident Amanda Rhoden as a princess leading a charmed life. There is a certain charm about this young lady, but it…
Jack McCleod
Mr. Hugh “Jack” Mcleod, 90, died Saturday, June 27 surrounded by his family in his home in Madison, Fla. He was born and raised in Coffee County, Ala. and was the eldest…
John Paul Fine
John Paul Fine, age 73, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 in Valdosta, Ga. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 3, 2020 at First Baptist Church in…
A Grumpy Business After Hours
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com Numerous chamber members and their guests enjoyed an evening out on the town for the return of Business After Hours, held by Jessica Webb’s Grumpy’s on Main Diner &…
Local student recognized by Duke gifted program
Duke TIP Contributor Erin A. Burnett, a seventh-grade student at Madison Creative Arts Academy, was recently honored for achieving an exceptional score on the ACT, the same test taken by college-bound high…
Pastor Spotlight: Jacob Pitts
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Greenville native Jacob Pitts is a busy man these days. Pitts is a utility minister for Melody Christian Church, in Live Oak. He often preaches on Wednesday nights and…
Topless mischief
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com A woman was placed under arrest on Tuesday, June 23, shortly after 9:30 p.m., after entering into a local assisted living facility in Madison while topless, causing mischief and…
Ichetucknee Springs tubing officially open
Ramsey Sullivan news@greenepublishing.com Ichetucknee Springs State Park is officially open for tubing at certain locations as of Wednesday, June 10, from 8 a.m. to sunset. Although tubing is open, Blue Hole,…
Way back when
June 24, 1960 Mr. and Mrs. Gus Tuten announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Linda Sue Tuten to Julian Philip Howell, son of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Howell of Tallahassee….
Big Bend Hospice announces new medical director
Big Bend Hospice Contributor Niharika Suchak, MD has been named Big Bend Hospice’s (BBH) new medical director. Dr. Suchak has served as BBH’s Associate Medical Director since February 2016. Given the unique…
From the sunny side: Noticing
For those of you who have not seen me in the last couple of weeks, I am happy to tell you that I am now out of the “walking boot.” My left…
Emerald’s Gem Box: God answers prayers
Prayer works!!! I’ve always been someone who prayed all my “thanks” to God but never really prayed my “needs” to God. For the last several months, I have been compelled to pray…
Learning As I Go: End With “I Love You”
There’s a meme floating around social media lately that’s says, “Tell your friends you love them. Tell them a lot. Make it weird.” I smiled a little as I read it. I…
MPD makes meth arrests
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com Two local Madison men were put behind bars on Thursday, June 11, after neither claimed a small plastic baggie which contained methamphetamine. Around 1:44 a.m., Madison Police Department’s Cpl….
Council removes town clerk: Reams claims “retaliation”
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com No more than eleven minutes passed by from the invocation to the drop of the gavel for adjournment during a special session where now-former Greenville Town Clerk Kim Reams’…
Robert Leon Williams
Robert Leon Williams, 54, of Madison, Fla. answered the call of the trumpets from on high and was carried to his everlasting resting place. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, June…
Dorthenia Haynes McCould
Dorthenia Haynes McCould was born in Madison, Fla. on April 14, 1946 to Albert and Roberta DeLaughter. She accepted Christ as her Savior in July of 1957, at the early age of…
Dollar General Plus now open
While the new Dollar General Plus in Madison was working diligently to stock shelves and open their doors, city officials were pleased to take a tour of the large facility, which features…
Emery Ratliff, nine-year-old singer/songwriter
Ramsey Sullivan news@greenepublishing.com Not very often do you meet a nine-year-old who can successfully carry a tune, let alone write a song. Emery Ratliff is an exception to this rule and…
An appreciation letter from Principal Wildgoose
The 2019-2020 school year at Greenville Elementary School (GES) kicked off to a great start with our P.R.I.D.E (honor roll), I.M.A.G.E (good behavior and maintenance of 70 percent in four core areas),…