Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com As if the coronavirus pandemic weren’t enough, weather experts are forecasting an unusually active 2020 Atlantic hurricane season, which officially begins June 1 and runs through Nov. 30. Colorado…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Finally, it’s a date!
In dating, like most areas of my life, I was a late bloomer. Most of my friends had been through several rounds of breakups before I took the plunge in my senior…
Kiwanis Spotlight: Lisa Burnham
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Kiwanis Club of Madison is a perfect fit for Lisa Burnham. About two years ago, Burnham was invited to speak to the organization on behalf of Saint Leo…
William Richard “Billy” Chewning
William Richard “Billy” Chewning passed away on April 21, 2020, in Valdosta, Ga. at the age of 90. Mr. Chewning was born in Dekalb County, Ga. to the late Silas Grady Chewning…
Willow Dean Tuten
Mrs. Willow Dean Tuten, 88, passed away April 22, 2020, in Madison, Fla. She was born in Grady County, Ga. on April 9, 1932, to Pliney C. Bryant and Eva Mae Butler…
Martha Sue Braswell Hunter
Mrs. Martha Sue Braswell Hunter, 83, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020, in Valdosta, Ga. A private graveside service will be held on Wednesday, April 29, at Cherry Lake United Methodist…
Learning As I Go: A slow burn
Hesitantly, my husband lit the large burn pile. Even though the wood was saturated from the night’s heavy rain, the wind was picking up, which always makes burning tricky. The flames suddenly…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Newspapers are small businesses too
Every day, all day, journalists across this nation are delivering news that matters at an unprecedented, vital time. I am so grateful for the work they are doing-especially our staff at Greene…
Task force assembled to reopen Florida Halsey Beshears appointed to group
Ashley Hunter news@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, April 21, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the creation of the Reopen Task Force Industry Working Group. The purpose of the group – as the name suggests…
Forever Gold and Blue
Savannah Reams editor@greenepublishing.com Established in 1970 by parents and community stakeholders who sought to provide their children with a solid education built on biblical principles, Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) has educated North…
A virtual teaching experience: Teachers give their feedback on distance learning
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com COVID-19 has closed the schools across Madison County, but continuous education has yet to be excused. At home, students continue their classwork in a different manner, while teachers remain…
Where are they now? Gary Thigpen
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison native Gary Thigpen always had his head in the clouds. As a young boy, he was fascinated with meteorology. While some of his classmates were pulling frogs out…
Joyce Ann Wright Wilson
Mrs. Joyce Ann Wright Wilson, 83, of Madison, unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 20, 2020. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April…
From the sunny side: A train of thought
I’m sometimes reminded of the title of a book by the late Rodney Dangerfield, “It’s Not Easy Being Me.” I can relate to that. I can honestly say I was born for…
Crosswinds Health and Rehabilitation Center Administrator’s license suspended for poor COVID-19 response
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com On Friday, April 17, the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) issued an emergency order suspending the licenses of two administrators at the Cross Landings Health and Rehabilitation Center in…
Lake Park of Madison employees, resident COVID-19 positive
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com Following new developments over the weekend, two employees and one resident at Lake Park of Madison Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in Madison, have tested positive for COVID-19, Executive Director…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Rites of passage
One of the great rites of passage for a teenager is obtaining a driver’s license and a set of wheels. These are the first steps towards independence and they most often reveal…
Blake Grass: Madison’s gymnastics champ
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to Blake Grass’ mother, Christy, he was born to be a gymnast. “He was climbing and tumbling before he could even walk,” said Christy. Considering that early inclination,…
Grumpy’s will turn your frown upside down
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com While many businesses have temporarily closed or reduced their hours, Grumpy’s Diner continues to serve their customers for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Grumpy’s is open Monday through Friday, from…
Rescue a rescue: Suwannee Valley Humane Society remains open during COVID-19
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com John Grogan, the author of Marley & Me, once wrote: “Such short little lives our pets have to spend with us, and they spend most of it waiting for…