Ramsey Sullivan news@greenepublishing.com Kaylie Rogers, a 20-year-old Madison native and daughter of local dentist, Clint Rogers, has decided to take her love for pigs to the next level by owning her…
National Fishing and Boating Week
Ramsey Sullivan news@greenepublishing.com National Fishing and Boating Week, which officially became a holiday in 2002, takes place for nine days, from Tuesday, June 9 until Tuesday, June 16, 2020. In 2002, George…
Pandemic transforms local chef
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Jasper, Fla. native Chef Art Smith made the most of his time of quarantine recently by hosting a series of video cooking shows. He also managed to drop 70…
171 grams of suspected drugs discovered
Savannah Reams editor@greenepublishing.com After a speeding vehicle fled from a traffic stop initiated on County Road 360-A, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) has arrested two Perry men. Major David Harper from…
Fundraiser set after tragedy turns to a miracle
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On the night of Friday, May 1, Bradley Collins was involved in a serious car accident that left him with several broken bones, two collapsed lungs and severe head…
Ulysses “Bob” Hampton
Ulysses “Bob” Hampton, 85, of Greenville, Fla., passed on Monday, May 25, 2020. Graveside services will be held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, in St. Matthews Cemetery. Viewing is from…
Leila Moore Blackshear
Mrs. Lelia Moore Blackshear, 95, of Greenville, Fla., passed on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. Graveside services are at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, in the New Zion M.B. Church Cemetery, in …
Herman Brantley Humphrey Jr.
On Tuesday, May 26, 2020, Herman Brantley Humphrey Jr., loving husband and father, passed away at age 72. Brantley was born Feb. 24, 1948, in Madison, Fla. to Herman B. and Ada…
From the sunny side: Two wrongs
Those of you who are regular readers of these weekly visits know that I try to stay on the “lighter” side of things. There are times in which I do feel compelled…
Meth lab busted
John Willoughby: reporter2@greenepublishing.com A local meth lab, where the substance was manufactured inside of an enclosed utility trailer, is officially out of business. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) took 30-year-old Jarred…
Digging up options: Cemetery’s future discussed
John Willoughby: reporter2@greenepublishing.com Since 1913, the Evergreen Cemetery has served as the final resting place for generations of Greenville residents. It is known to be the first public cemetery as other cemeteries…
Wright arrested in attempted murder
John Willoughby: reporter2@greenepublishing.com A Lee man is behind bars after a Madison man was found with an apparent gunshot wound to the back of the head on Sunday, May 31, Lt. Chris…
North Florida College Foundation congratulates 2020 high school senior scholarship recipients
NFC: Contributor The North Florida College (NFC) Foundation is proud to announce its 2020 high school scholarship awardees from Madison County. Graduates receiving designated high school senior scholarships from NFC are Daffany…
Cowgirl signs with Fighting Scots
Rick Patrick: rick@greenepublishing.com Surrounded by family, recent Madison County High School grad Brittany Hasty recently put her name on the dotted line to continue her education at Ohio Valley University (OVU) and…
Local family releases album
Rick Patrick: rick@greenepublishing.com Desmond Roberson now lives in Valdosta, but he still keeps his Madison County ties fresh. The Madison County High School (MCHS) grad grew up in Madison and began singing…
FFA hosting online fundraiser
John Willoughby: reporter2@greenepublishing.com School’s out of session, but the Future Farmers of America (FFA) are continuing to raise money for organization trips. On Sunday, May 24, the Madison County High School (MCHS)…
We’re open! Madison, Lee libraries accepting appointments
John Willoughby: reporter2@greenepublishing.com There’s good news swirling for book lovers in Madison County! The Madison Public Library and the Lee Public Library reopened their doors on Monday, June 1, with exceptions listed…
Richard J. Bishop
Richard J. Bishop Jr., 66, passed away on May 29, 2020, in Madison, Fla. Richard was born Nov. 7, 1953, in Madison, to Richard J. Bishop, Sr. and Carolyn Williams Bishop. He…
Learning As I Go: Take off your mask
Christy Bass Adams, Guest Columnist Many churches, including ours, are opening their doors again. Drive-in church, live-streaming videos, and Zoom meetings have kept folks as connected as possible throughout this quarantine. As…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Children learn what they live
Emerald G. Parsons, Publisher When I was a child, on through my teenage years, a scroll hung in my bedroom (on my closet door) with a nice saying on it. I used…