MCSO, Sheriff David Harper Contributor I am aware of the many complaints, concerns, and frustrations regarding the school related traffic at Madison Creative Arts Academy caused during the parent drop off in…
New Florida legislation allows school zone speed cameras
Jenoptik Contributor New life saving Florida legislation making school zone speed cameras legal took effect on Saturday, July 1. It will greatly increase school zone safety and keep the communities safer. We…
Grade school students transform into actors during summer camps at North Florida College
NFC Contributor Grade school students from Madison County, Florida explored the fields of acting, production and set design during North Florida College’s 3-week Sentinel Upstage Junior Players Camp (Grades 5-8) in June,…
Celebrating National Senior Citizens Day
Halie Wetherington reporter@greenepublishing.com Monday, Aug. 21, is celebrated as National Senior Citizens Day in the United States. This celebration provides an opportunity to show appreciation for the senior citizens around the nation….
From the sunny side: Cool tricks
Being a naturally curious (some people have actually said “nosey”) person, I am always intrigued when I see a clever, new way of using regular things. I recently saw a list of…
The Game of Life: College Edition This time of year
As summer comes to a close, my family and I have been in a mix of emotions, which typically happens around this time of year. This last week is the last step…
Lions Club donates to Madison Police Department
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Madison City Commission met on Tuesday, Aug. 8, with the Madison Lions Club making a generous contribution of $500 to the City of Madison. The money is designated…
Best of Madison Awards and Taste of Madison
Kaitlynn Culpepper Contributor Mark your calendars for Thursday, Oct. 19, at 6 p.m., at Madison Church of God to join the Madison County Chamber of Commerce in recognizing the Best of Madison….
Madison man sentenced for animal cruelty
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During felony court proceedings at the Madison County Courthouse on Monday, Aug. 14, Tony Hall, 51, of Madison, had his day in court on two counts of animal cruelty….
Mickey’s Movie Review: “Mayberry Man” should be nipped in the bud
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Pureflix is a great source for Christian movies, and offers an impressive array of choices. However, some of those choices are better than others, and “Mayberry Man” is one…
Six super back-to-school tips for families
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com It’s August, the time for transitioning from summer back to school. Approaching the start of a new school year can bring some intense feelings for everyone involved – a…
The Arc North Florida visits Lee
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Friday, July 28, clients, volunteers and staff members of The Arc North Florida from Live Oak made a trip to Lee to enjoy a picnic lunch and entertainment….
Learning As I Go: The Lemon of Loss
From September 22-23, I have been invited to lead a women’s conference at St. John’s Baptist Church in Greenville. I am beyond excited for this opportunity, and if you are interested in…
Megan Schofill: U.S. Women’s Amateur Champion
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Megan Schofill, an Aucilla Christian Academy and Auburn University graduate, can add another accolade to her long list of accomplishments on the greens. Schofill recently won the U.S. Women’s…
Collision ends in car towing
Halie Wetherington reporter@greenepublishing.com On the morning of Thursday, Aug. 3, the Madison Police Department was dispatched to Base Street in response to a collision near the courthouse and Four Freedoms Park. According…
Help sought for future teacher
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Being the single mother of two is an understandably challenging task. Add to that, holding down two jobs while going to school, working toward a teaching degree, and it…
Stay ahead of the heat
Halie Wetherington reporter@greenepublishing.com Along with August comes the beginning of school. Although summer is coming to a close, the possibility of heat emergencies such as heat exhaustion or stroke is still present….
SRTC’s surgical technology program pins students
SRTC Contributor Southern Regional Technical College’s (SRTC) Surgical Technology program in Thomasville held a pinning ceremony on the evening of Thursday, July 13, marking the program completion of sixteen students. The program…
Trey Galbraith named 4-H Senator of the Year
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com Madison County resident Trey Galbraith is about to enter his senior year at Lafayette High School. He is well known for his skills in golf, but what many do…
The Game of Life: College Edition A letter to my grandma
I know the title may look deceiving, but this isn’t actually a complete letter to my grandma. We need introductions first. For those of you who know Debbie, well, then you have…