For almost 30 years, I struggled with clinical depression and suicidal thoughts. For 26 of those years, I was a born-again, Bible-believing Christian. Which means, off and on, for 26 years, I…
National Security: Forgotten man
In his 1932 campaign for president, Franklin Roosevelt frequently invoked the theory of the “forgotten man,” someone poor and dispossessed, left adrift in the wake of the Great Depression. FDR said, “These…
Learning As I Go: Even in the Holy
I decided to apply the vinyl lettering to my stairs today. Sixteen stairs couldn’t take that long—two hours, tops. I rolled out the scripture on the table and cut out the phrases…
Beware of “baby stroller danger”
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com There is a story making its way around social media that may or may not be legitimate. No matter if it is true or not, many feel it does…
City Commission passes budget
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Madison City Commission opened its second public hearing on the 2023-2024 budget on Tuesday, Sept. 26, with a statement from Mayor Ina Thompson. She stated that she had…
Register for booth during Downtown Trick-or-Treating
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The registration for downtown trick-or-treat booths is here. The deadline to register for a spot in the downtown Halloween festivities is Friday, Oct. 13. Cindy Poire, the organizer, wants…
Madison’s Local Market is rescheduled
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison’s Local Market has been rescheduled. It will now be held on Saturday, Oct. 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Madison’s Local Market still has vendor spaces available,…
Fields of Faith dates announced
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Fields of Faith will be held on Wednesday, Oct 11, at 7 p.m. at Boot Hill Stadium. At 7 p.m. there will be student led music, followed by a…
Greenville’s budget and millage rate still not officially set
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Friday, Oct. 6, another “emergency” meeting was called for the Greenville Town Council. The meeting was to take place at 11 a.m. When the time for the meeting…
Greenville political forum planned
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com A political forum, hosted by Greene Publishing, Inc., is being planned for those seeking seats on the Greenville Town Council. The forum is scheduled to take place on Tuesday,…
Gummies send MCHS students to hospital
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to information posted on social media by administrators with the Madison County School District, on Thursday, Oct. 5, several students were observed “acting abnormally” at Madison County High…
MCHS JV and Varsity cheerleaders host Cheer Camp
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison County High School (MCHS) JV and Varsity Cheerleaders will be hosting a Cheer Camp for Girls in Pre-K through eighth grade, on Monday through Wednesday, from 3:45 p.m….
Warriors defeat Seahawks
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors extended their undefeated streak to four games when they hosted the Seahawks of Franklin County High School on Friday, Sept. 29. Warrior sophomore…
MCHS Athletic Boosters receive donations through familiar faces
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Former Madison County High School (MCHS) Head Football Coach Mike Coe recently helped the MCHS Athletic Boosters receive generous donations from the Trojan Touchdown Club in Coffee County High…
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Adyson Hammock reporter@greenepublishing.com Beginning as a week-long celebration in 1968, Hispanic Heritage Month became a month-long celebration in 1988 to celebrate Hispanic and Latin people, both inside and outside of the United…
Honoring National 4-H Week
Beth Moore, Madison County 4-H Extension Agent Contributor National 4-H Week takes place each year during the first week of October. However, 4-H in Madison County takes place every day. On any…
SRWMD educates residents about sinkholes
SRWMD Contributor With heavy rainfall across the district following the prolonged dry period, the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) wants to ensure local residents are educated about the potential for sinkholes…
Lee Public Library holds teen advisory board meeting
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Wednesday, Nov. 29, at 4 p.m., teens from Lee gathered together to discuss ideas on how to increase teen activity at the Lee Public Library in Lee. Members…
Loving both friend and foe
In His sixth “You have heard it said,” quotation, Jesus is telling the crowd that they must love not only their friends, relatives and fellow citizens; but, they must also love their…
From the sunny side: I hate Auto-coreckt
When I was a younger lad in elementary school, I was always pretty good at spelling. In fact, subjects such as English and language arts were always much easier than the more…