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…
The Game of Life: College Edition Sweet tea
All of the self-development, growth techniques and tactics that I have written about in my columns are strategies and lessons that I insert into my own life. Since I started my journey…
City welcomes Edwards as new police chief
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Madison City Commission met on Tuesday, July 11, beginning with a brief ceremony recognizing the selection of Captain Tyrone Edwards as the new chief of police for the…
Ground was officially broken on new clinic
Halie Wetherington reporter@greenepublishing.com On Friday, July 14, city officials and various North Florida Medical staff gathered at 469 W. Base St., in Madison, to celebrate the official groundbreaking of the new clinic,…
MCSO Animal Spotlights
Halie Wetherington reporter@greenepublishing.com This week’s Animal Spotlight from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office Animal Services includes Thelma, Georgia and Puddles. From Jennifer Burleson, the Animal Services Director: “Thelma is a sweet little…
Former Lady Warrior not finished yet
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Former Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) softball standout Elizabeth Hightower has decided it’s not quite time to hang up her cleats and glove just yet. Even though her softball career…
Meet Beth Fulford
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com Beth Fulford, local to Jefferson County, near Greenville, has been serving her community in healthcare for 31 years. According to her, healthcare has always been a field she wanted…
Too much of a good thing
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com Many famous folks have had something to say about “too much of a good thing” – from Aesop to Shakespeare, Mae West to Jerry Garcia and more. Not-so-famous folks…
From the sunny side: Adulthood
In spite of my best efforts, I feel that I am being dragged, kicking and screaming, into adulthood. I admit, at the ripe, young age of 62, one would think I had…
The Game of Life: College Edition Tough love
Working with kids that are fairly close to my age is like having a bunch of little sisters that I am coaching. This is pretty amazing for the most part since I…
Construction begins on renewable energy facility
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Florida Public Utilities (FPU), LLC, working in collaboration with Full Circle Dairy, in Lee, broke ground in February on a new facility at the dairy that will use manure…
Motorcycle chase
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Contributor Madison County Sheriff David Harper reports that on Friday, June 30, at 7:30 p.m., Deputy Chad Keen attempted a traffic stop on a motorcycle traveling on 221…
TV theft
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Contributor Madison County Sheriff David Harper reports that on Sunday, July 9, at 6:55 a.m. Deputy Tyler Andrews was dispatched to a reported burglary at 231 SE Farm…
Monetary award going to parents who participate in focus group
Marta Hansen Contributor The University of Florida is looking for parents to share feedback on educational materials about a vaccine that protects against six types of cancers and flyers promoting upcoming vaccine…
Madison All-Stars end after impressive season
Halie Wetherington reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison has always been known for the athletic standouts that come from this town, and the Babe Ruth Madison 12 and under All-Star softball team is no exception. The…