Halie Wetherington reporter@greenepublishing.com On Monday, Sept. 11, the Madison RV and Golf Resort will be home to the Third Annual Madison County Sheriff’s Office Youth Ranch Golf Tournament. The tournament includes teams…
Alcoholism in America
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com Since the beginning of our nation’s history, alcoholism has had its hold on our people. It is estimated that in 1770, the average colonist drank around three and a…
An apple a day keeps the doctor away, and more!
Halie Wetherington reporter@greenepublishing.com The old saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” is actually fairly true. Apples have several health benefits that can keep you from needing a visit to…
MCSO Animal Spotlight
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com This week’s Animal Spotlight for the Madison County Sheriff’s Office Animal Services includes an adult dog and young kitten. Ruger is a good looking fellow who has been with…
Madison has successful celebration on the 4th
Halie Wetherington reporter@greenepublishing.com The Fourth of July tradition of celebrating around Lake Frances was kept up for this year’s holiday. The Madison Lions Club, in collaboration with various other vendors and community…
From the sunny side: Summer re-runs
I remember back in the olden days, when we only had one TV channel to watch (One minor advantage to staying with my grandparents in Greenville was they could get two TV…
The Game of Life: College Edition Eating at Granny’s
School is inching closer and closer, so my family has really been taking in the time that we have left to spend together. Part of that comes with meals, which my Granny…
Fundraiser to support Nash family
Kaitlynn Culpepper Contributor This past April, Sam Nash, son of Clint and Missy Nash, was involved in a vehicle accident in Daytona, Fla., where he was attending Embry Riddle Aeronautical College. Sam…
Fender-bender sends four to hospital
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, July 20, at 2:35 p.m., a car crash occurred at the corner of Base Street and Martin Luther King Drive. According to a report from the Madison…
Westward Road coming to Elizabeth Baptist Church
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com The Christian music group Westward Road is making a local stop on its City of Light Tour, bringing its unique blend of gospel and modern worship music to Elizabeth…
Join the Madison Church of God for their volleyball tournament
Halie Wetherington reporter@greenepublishing.com On Friday, July 28, the Madison Church of God will be hosting a Glow After Party volleyball tournament to help raise money for the youth that will be attending…
Intruder Alert!
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com It’s every homeowner’s worst nightmare: you come home only to realize that there’s been an intruder in your house! What do you do? Was there something you could have…
Cowboy Cards now on sale
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Madison County residents and Cowboy fans have an opportunity to save money while supporting the athletic programs at Madison County High School (MCHS). The new Cowboy discount cards are…
Local Verizon store donating backpacks
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The local Verizon wireless store, Verizon TCC Madison, located at 378 E. Base St., will be one of over 1,000 stores operated by Round Room, LLC taking part in…
Learning As I Go: Doing everything wrong on purpose
I’ve done everything wrong this week. I drank less water. I added caffeinated, carbonated drinks daily. I ate sugar with little restraint. My sleep schedule has been less than ideal. Thursday night…
A year later: Madison settles into her job
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It was June 8, 2022 when Madison County Sheriff David Harper decided to take a leap of faith for the sake of another. His willingness to make a sacrifice…
Meet new Madison Police Chief Tyrone Edwards
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison Police Chief Tyrone Edwards has enjoyed a lengthy career in law enforcement. The Edwards family moved from New Jersey when Tyrone was seven years old, taking up residence…
Bucket truck bandits snatch ATMs
Lake City Police Department Contributor On Friday, July 21, at 4:52 a.m., officers from the Lake City Police Department were dispatched to an alarm at the Ameris Bank, located at 2357 W…
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. concludes 2023 Building Our Economic Wealth lecture series
Regina Nash Contributor Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Nu Omega Omega Chapter successfully concluded its inaugural “Building Our Economic Wealth” lecture series—a programmatic initiative under the 2022-2026 international theme of “Soaring to…
From the sunny side: Summertime
I’m sure there are many people who need to hear my weather prognostications that it has been hot outside. Actually, a simple glance at the calendar and the knowledge that we have…