Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com Families in Madison County will once again have access to free summer meals for children and teens through Florida’s Summer BreakSpot program. The program provides nutritious meals at no…
Strengthen your property and check your insurance coverage
American Property Casualty Insurance Association Contributor The 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season is here. Now is the time to strengthen your property to reduce potential damage and check your insurance coverage to make…
June library events
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com With school out and the summer months upon us, parents may be on the lookout for activities youngsters to enjoy. But summer time isn’t just for kids. The Madison…
Memorial Day service held
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Memorial Day weekend kicked off in Madison with a special service honoring veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice on Friday, May 22, in Four Freedoms Park. The event was…
The Bush Wealth Advantage: Financial moves to make when suddenly single
Kent Patrick Most of us cannot imagine the sudden loss of our spouse. Yet, difficult as it may seem to accept, U.S. Census data indicates that the overwhelming majority of married women…
Jail Report 5.28 – 6.3
May 28 Carl Jackson – Failure to appear Sean Lawton – Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill May 29 Eva Clark – Battery Travis Crosby – Battery Ali…
Judging others as we want them to judge us
Sheryl Boldt Guest Columnist I used to think I was a better Christian when I’d notice someone in church whose Bible had fewer underlined passages than mine. Then one day, my husband,…
From the Sunny Side: Funny pictures
Rick Patrick Columnist I have often been intrigued by the subject of humor. During my time spent on this big, round rock floating through the cosmos, I have discovered that there is…
National Security: Problem solvers
Joe Boyles Guest Columnist I was recently doing couples counselling, and the fellow, a lawyer, described himself as a “problem solver. When I see a problem, my first instinct is to try…
Learning As I Go: Is all that work worth it?
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist My friend gave us a batch of homegrown potatoes and naturally, I wanted to make a summertime favorite: potato salad. I opened the refrigerator to add my…
Driving wrong way on I-10 causes fatal crash
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), a crash on Interstate 10 (I-10), in Madison County claimed the life of two people. The reports states that…
Tony Banks celebrates graduation milestone
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison resident, Tony Banks, is not one to give up easily. He attended Madison County High School in 1992, struggling with a learning disability that prohibited him from graduating….
School Superintendent eyes budget cuts
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County District School Board on Monday, June 1, Madison County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Karen Pickles said she was looking to cut…
Local hero needs your help
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublioshing.com On Friday, May 22, Madison County resident Joel Alvarado was traveling on I-75, near Cook County, Ga., when he suddenly came upon an awful crash. A semi crashed into…
Edwin McMullen honored for 20 years of serving on Lee Town Council
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Lee Town Council met on Tuesday, June 2, with a surprise presentation planned for Edwin McMullen, who has represented Group 2 on the Lee Town Council for 20…
Widows enjoy breakfast for dinner
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishig.com On Tuesday, May 12, widows and widowers gathered at The Bridge for their monthly meeting. As always, the conversations were lively and everyone enjoyed breakfast for dinner, especially “Miss…
Way Back When
June 3, 1966 Jerry R. Sullivan joined the North Florida Junior College faculty in the fall as an instructor in physical education and assistant coach. Mrs. Vernall Webb receives $200 check from…
Youth football and cheer camp planned
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Building on their success from last year that saw close to 300 participants, the Ironhead Gallon Family Foundation (IGFF) is planning for their Second Annual Ironhead Gallon Youth Football…
How to find the right fit for summer camp
Metro Contributor Finding the right summer camp can be challenging. A range of variables, including budget, availability and accessibility, must be considered before making a decision that’s right for each family. As…
Your 2026 guide to Summer Fun
Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com School may be out for the summer, but there is still plenty happening across the community for families and children to enjoy. From summer camp programs to Vacation Bible…