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…
Decorating with ease – Three tips from a new homeowner
Savannah Reams news@greenepublishing.com When I purchased my first home in 2015, I wasn’t quite prepared. I was prepared financially—I secured a smart loan, ensured I could easily afford my monthly payments and…
Fundraiser set for Tessa Andrews
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Haiti missionary Tessa Andrews is home for the summer and will be present at Pinetta First Baptist Church, on Saturday. July 15, for a fundraiser dinner to support her…
Pastor Yon publishes new children’s book on valuing all people the same
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com Pastor Eddie L. Yon, of Restored Glory Christian Center in Monticello, has announced the publication of his second book for children. He summarizes the story, entitled “The Maker’s Dream…
Parents ARE Teachers
Carol Gibson Contributor The following excerpt came from the Friday, Dec. 3, 2010 edition of The Madison Enterprise-Recorder. At the time Carol Gibson was the Instructional Coach for Madison County High School….
Learning As I Go: Heart monitor
I’ve been dreading the thirty-day heart monitor my doctor ordered. With my sensory and texture struggles, the idea of a bazillion leads stuck all over me for a month sounded excruciating. There…
School board revisits staffing allocation plan
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County District School Board on Monday, July 3, the board took another look at the staffing allocation plan presented at a previous…