For those of you who have been following my stories, before we left for our mission trip to Alaska, I told the boys we could get a kitten after we returned home….
Be someone’s “rainbow”
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com When Deborah Kervin’s daughter, Amber Selman Le, lost her battle with cancer several months ago, Kervin wanted to do something in her daughter’s memory. Through the generosity of hundreds…
MCHS team wins National Championship
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the extended weekend of Friday, June 16 through Tuesday, June 20, 17 students from the Madison County High School (MCHS) Beta Club attended the 43rd National Beta Club…
Jehovah’s Witness Convention returning to Jacksonville
Christopher Poppell, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Contributor After a three-year pandemic pause, one of the largest convention organizations in the world has once again chosen Jacksonville to host its global three-day event, the 2023…
MCSO Animal Spotlights
Halie Wetherington reporter@greenepublishing.com This week’s Animal Spotlights from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Animal Services include Puddles the kitten and George the dog. Jennifer Burleson, the Animal Services Director, has these…
Firework sales are booming, here are some laws you need to know before setting off
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com If you plan to shoot off your own fireworks, know that by Florida law the Fourth of July is one of only three days when this is allowed, the…
Save your energy
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com Believe it or not, you’re wasting electricity. With the July heat waves just around the bend, you’re going to want to save energy wherever you can to make up…
Two white pelicans get the chance to live
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com Nemo and Nigel once lived in the wild, spending their winters with other White Pelicans in warm coastal areas of Florida, California, Mexico or Central America. For the summer,…
From the sunny side: Sins of the father
I saw something earlier today that made me ponder something and I admit it got a little under my skin. It seems that someone with very little else to do has researched…
The Game of Life: College Edition No such thing as too young…or too old
This column is going to hopefully open the eyes of not only my younger audience, but my older audience as well. Since I have started my journey as an adult, participating in…
Former Cowgirl has big opportunity
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Brittany Hasty has taken advantage of each opportunity that has come her way since she was frequently seen on the sidelines of Boot Hill stadium, working as an assistant…
Pop’s Bait and Tackle opening soon
Halie Wetherington reporter@greenepublishing.com Pop’s Bait and Tackle, located at 314 SW Pinckney St., in Madison, is set to open on Monday, July 3. This family-owned business has other locations in Ocala but…
Madison Lions Club planning God and Country celebration
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, July 4, the Madison Lions Club will commemorate Independence Day with their annual God and Country celebration on the banks of Lake Francis, in Madison. The fun…
Beware of Greene Publishing scam
It has come to our attention at Greene Publishing, Inc. that a scam has been making its way around Facebook using Greene Publishing, Inc. and our Wild Adventures promotion. According to the…
Where are all the fireflies?
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Along with longer, sun-filled lazy days, baseball, outdoor cook-outs and the Fourth of July, the twinkling lights of hundreds of fireflies are sure signs of summertime in the south….
MCCS awards the only student with perfect attendance
Halie Wetherington reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison County Central School only had one student with perfect attendance for the 2022-23 school year, and she was recognized in a big way. On Friday, May 19, Ja’Nya…
NFC is building future engineers
Halie Wetherington reporter@greenepublishing.com From Monday, June 5 to Thursday, June 8, various high school students participated in North Florida College’s “Build, Fix and Create: Explore Industrial Machinery” camp. The campers were able…
Recognizing National PTSD Awareness Month
Hannah Kolstad reporter@greenepublishing.com National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month began as National PTSD Awareness Day, which was formerly recognized on June 27. It was originally instituted by the U.S. Senate in…
The American Dream Real Estate Office to host grand opening
Halie Wetherington reporter@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, June 29, the newest real estate office in Madison, The American Dream, will be hosting their grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony. This event is open to…
Learning As I Go: Will you also sing in the waiting?
I often wonder what song would be playing behind the scenes if my life was a movie. Go ahead. Smile and think about your own life. Wouldn’t life be grand if just…