Mrs. Lillie Balloon Nesbitt, 97, of Madison, Fla., passed on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, at Mt. Zion AME Church, in Madison, with…
Cowboy golfer signs letter of intent
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com James Madison Preparatory High School (JMPHS) student and Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboy golfer Payton Davis caught the “golf bug” at an early age, after watching Phil Mickelson…
From the sunny side: Surfing
I’ve always thought surfing would be a fun thing to do. Let me rephrase that: when I was much younger, I thought surfing would be a fun thing to do. I did…
At the middle desk: Keep the spirit alive
Christmas is finally gone and I’m a couple hundred dollars short in my bank account. It’d be feasible to say St. Nicholas marched his jolly self to the bank and withdrew himself…
Learning As I Go: ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
‘Twas the night before Christmas, the kids were asleep, The parents wrapped presents without even a peep. Assembled new bikes, located the dolls, Rediscovered the gifts stashed away since the fall. Filled…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Merry Christmas
The countdown is finally over …… Christmas is here! Let the fun begin! Hundreds of glasses of milk and cookies will be/have been left out, with only crumbs and an empty glass…
Miss Madison County Pageant set for Feb. 8 Applications now accepted $500 NFC scholarship to be awarded to 2020 Miss Madison County
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com Applications for the annual Miss Madison County Pageant are now available and plans for the 2020 pageant are underway. The Miss Madison County Pageants will be held on Saturday,…
All aboard The Polar Express
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com All children big and small boarded The Polar Express on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at the Madison Public Library. As children came into the library, they were handed a golden…
What to do with the tree
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The holiday season is winding down and many people have taken advantage of the opportunity of adorning their house with a real Christmas tree. Although nothing can quite compare…
Chief Judge appoints Phelps
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com On Sunday, Dec. 22, 3rd Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Mark Feagle announced the appointment of a Taylor County resident to preside over the region as the acting State Attorney…
School bus involved in Friday wreck
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com In the early morning hours of Friday, Dec. 13, first responders rushed to the scene of a two vehicle accident involving a Madison County school bus in front of…
2019 District Creative Writing Recognition Program
Editor’s note: If a student or grade level is not present in the included photos, they were not in attendance at the 2019 District Creative Writing Recognition Program and were presented their…
Robin Parrish Williams
Robin Parrish Williams was born on Oct. 4, 1979, in Jacksonville, Fla. and died on Dec. 13 , 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. He lived his younger years in Tallahassee, Fla. and…
From the sunny side… Christmas trees
I readily admit that I am a big sucker for Christmas traditions. This time of year has always been my favorite time of year. Even at a somewhat advanced age, I can…
Siegmeister is out: State Attorney resigns with one year left to go
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com Third Judicial Circuit of Florida State Attorney Jeff Siegmeister is getting ready to leave his position as State Attorney, according to the State Attorney’s office. Greene Publishing, Inc. was…
Hundreds fed during Thanksgiving
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Timmy Dyke and a faithful crew of all ages were on hand at the Senior Citizens Council of Madison County, Inc. on Thursday, Nov. 28, to serve and deliver…
Light Up Madison parade winners announced
Savannah Reams editor@greenepublishing.com The 9th Annual Light Up Madison event, hosted by the Madison Kiwanis club, was held Saturday, Dec. 7, and featured tons of fun, fellowship and a dazzling Christmas parade….
William Chester Cone
Mr. William Chester Cone, age 59, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, in St. Petersburg, Fla. A graveside service was held at 2 p.m., on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, at Cone…
Mary Lamb Sadler
Funeral services for Mary Frances Lamb Sadler, 80, of Pinetta, Fla., are at 2 p.m., on Wednesday, Dec. 18, at the Chapel of Clark Funeral Home, in Cairo, Ga. Rev. Eddie L….
Learning As I Go: A refuge
As my parents celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary this weekend, I found myself traveling down memory lane. I have so many good memories from my childhood and I know that is because…