Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist I’m thankful for the house that protects us day and night I’m thankful for my children even when they fuss and fight I’m thankful for the food…
National Security: Governance
Joe Boyles Guest Columnist One of the things that makes America special is that we are a republic of united but sovereign states. There are many issues that are not covered by…
Local youngster spreading warmth
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the summer leading up to her seventh-grade year at Madison County Central School, Chloe Dickinson began a project called “Beyond the crown,” to help provide shoes to…
Light Up Madison returns this weekend for a night of holiday magic
Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison’s most festive tradition is back as the Kiwanis Club of Madison hosts its annual Light Up Madison Downtown Holiday Celebration on Saturday, Dec. 6. Families, friends and visitors…
U.S Postal Services announces recommended mailing dates
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Recently, the U.S. Postal Service announced the recommended mailing and shipping send-by dates for expected delivery before Thursday, Dec. 25: 2025 holiday shipping dates for Contiguous U.S. (lower 48…
Question of the week: What are you thankful for?
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com “I am thankful for my new granddaughters and that I will have another grandson this coming year. I’m thankful my whole family will be together for Thanksgiving and I…
Madison County’s food pantry distribution locations
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com During the holiday seasons, money gets tighter and stress rises, but there are many available food pantries around Madison County willing to give a helping hand. Listed are some…
Former Madison resident sentenced for child pornography
U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Florida Contributor Brian Scott Rupe, 40, formerly of Madison, Fla., was sentenced to five years in federal prison for receipt of child pornography. The sentence was…
Fall Festival brings fun and smiles to Aucilla Christian Academy
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) held its annual Fall Festival on Friday, Nov. 14, bringing students, families and the community together for an afternoon of games, treats and laughter. Children…
Madison Church of God to host community Volleyball Tournament
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison Church of God will be hosting a community Volleyball Tournament on Friday, Dec. 19, offering a fun night of friendly competition, fun and fellowship. The event will begin…
Madison County School Board highlights achievements, recognizes staff and students
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County School Board closed out their Monday, Nov. 17, meeting with a strong focus on gratitude, student achievement and recognition of employees across the district. With Thanksgiving…
Drug possession ends with year in prison
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Nov. 18, Dion Tyson, 31, of Tallahassee. had his day in court in the Madison County Courthouse to answer to charges of possession of a controlled substance…
Valdosta experiences another Sugar Creek spill
Haven McClure Contributor On Wednesday, Nov. 19, at approximately 1:30 p.m., members of the City of Valdosta Utilities Department’s Environmental Services Watershed Team discovered a sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) occurring along…
Central Baptist claims Church League Tournament Championship
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Central Baptist Church of Aucilla captured the Madison County Parks and Recreation Church League Tournament title Tuesday night on Nov. 11, defeating New Mt. Zion of Madison in a…
Community facility taking shape
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Walls are up as construction continues on a new Multi-Purpose Community Facility, located on Dale Leslie Drive. The facility is being constructed through a partnership between Gray Construction and…
Florida Farm Bureau Announces New Class of Young Agricultural Leaders
Florida Farm Bureau Contributor The Florida Farm Bureau Federation has selected its 2025-2027 Young Farmers and Ranchers Leadership Group. The leadership group consists of young men and women from across the state…
Secretary Byrd Announces the Launch of the Florida Main Street App
Gretl Plessinger Contributor In preparation for Thanksgiving travel and Small Business Saturday, Secretary of State Cord Byrd announced the launch of the new Florida Main Street app. This app lets users explore…
Keep the thanks in Thanksgiving
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com It’s the time of year to start planning your Thanksgiving menu and make an escape plan if any irritating relatives show up to interrupt your football game or nap…
Supporting Madison on Small Business Saturday: Why shopping small makes a big difference
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com With the holidays right around the corner, many choose to shop at major businesses and online, but it’s the small businesses that keep the economy going. Skip the mass-produced,…
Madison County Chamber hosts Small Business Saturday Local Market
Tiffany Ottey, Executive Director Madison County Chamber of Commerce The Madison County Chamber of Commerce invites the community to join in celebrating Small Business Saturday with a Local Market on Saturday, Nov….