The faucet in our kitchen has three different settings, all of which shoot water from different holes. I quickly clicked the button back and forth between settings, shooting water all over the…
Lightning suspected in afternoon blaze
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to Madison County Fire Rescue (MCFR) Fire Chief Allen Clayton, on Thursday, May 18, several units responded to a house fire at 219 SE Abernathy Way, in Madison….
Large-scale operation leads to drug bust
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Contributor On Monday, May 22, Madison County Sheriff David Harper reported that members of the Sheriff’s Office Special Investigative Unit participated in a large-scale, regional investigation by the…
NFC recognized as top 10 for excellence by Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
NFC Contributor North Florida College (NFC) was named as a Top 10 REACH Chapter by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK); honoring NFC’s highest membership acceptance rates of 2022. This recognizes…
Mykayla Ware joins MPD
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Perry native Mykayla Ware has always dreamed of being a police officer. Her respect for authority and love of helping others fueled her passion for the job throughout her…
From the sunny side: Riddle me this
Those few of you who knew me when I was a little kid may remember (if you can remember that far back) that I was a big Batman fan. I would say…
The Game of Life: College Edition Not everyone is a fan
My college experience has been unique to say the least. I have met many people, most of whom I have liked and some I am not the biggest fan of. That social…
NFC ranked number two for best two-year college in the state
NFC Contributor On Thursday, May 4, Florida celebrated being ranked as number one in education by U.S. News & World Report. The ranking methodology uses a variety of metrics to determine the…
Early morning blaze claims car workshop
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com A fire during the early morning hours of Saturday, May 13, resulted in the total loss of a car workshop on State Road 6, in Madison County. According to…
What’s the difference between valedictorians and salutatorians?
Metro Contributor Being named a valedictorian or salutatorian is a significant achievement. Some students may not fully understand what these titles represent. Every school has its own qualifications, but in general, valedictorians…
MCCS celebrates athletic and academic achievements
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, May 4, Madison County Central School (MCCS) held their Annual Sports Banquet in the MCCS cafeteria, with former NFL player, Jesse Solomon, as the guest speaker. Before…
Sheriff’s office announces summer camp
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison County Sheriff’s Office announced the dates for the 11th Annual Youth Adventure Camp. The camp will be held from Tuesday, June 27 through Thursday, June 29. The hours…
Learning As I Go: When time stands still
This week, I found a set of writings from a little over three years ago. As I read each piece, tears poured from my eyes. That was a season of uncertainty, fear,…
20th of May celebration starts Friday
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Recreation Association, Inc. Board of Directors invites you to join them in celebrating their 20th of May 2023 Jubilee Celebration event. Similar to Down Home Days,…
Cotrell family holding fundraiser for members involved in serious accident
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, May 6, Steven and Maisie Cotrell were involved in a serious buggy accident. Steven was riding alongside family and friends when something on his buggy broke. Maisie…
Help sought for fire victim
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Wednesday, May 10, a house fire burned the home of Bonnie Rolfe, located at 249 Pale Sedge Trail, in Pinetta. The cause of the blaze is under investigation,…
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Cheryl Smith reporter@greenepublishing.com During the month of May, the Mental Health Foundation has chosen to focus on anxiety. Based on recent surveys conducted by the Mental Health Foundation, anxiety was reported by…
James Madison Preparatory High School founds school library
Dixie Phillips reporter@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday March 28, the James Madison Preparatory High School (JMPHS) Book Club took a field trip to downtown Madison, visiting Madison Books to purchase books for their library…
From the sunny side: Malapropisms
I’m sure we have all heard someone use an incorrect word in the place of a word that may sound very similar. I think of the famous line from Yogi Berra when…
The Game of Life: College Edition Summer season
Well, my sophomore year at the University of West Florida has officially come to a close. It definitely was a year for the books, but I am welcoming summer with open arms…