Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com Madison native Tara Strickland will be leading a praise and worship event on Saturday, May 13. This event will be held at the Madison Coffee Co. from 4 p.m….
Lorenzo Cain retires as a Royal
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It was speculated for over a year and on Saturday, May 6, it became official. Prior to the Kansas City Royals’ game with the Oakland Athletics, the Royals signed…
Cowboys open district tournament with a big win
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Monday, May 1, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys opened the Class 1A District Five baseball tournament with a big win over the Tigers of Jefferson County…
Flag Squad builds leaders at Greenville Elementary School
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com About 50 to 60 Greenville Elementary students in grades two through six have become active participants in the school’s new Flag Squad. Principal Kathryn Bridges started the civics-based program…
MCSO officer recognized
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Maj. Epp Richardson, with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), has been recognized with Volunteer of the Year honors from the local mentoring program, Boyz to Kings (BTK). According…
Learning As I Go: Whistle while you work
Learning to whistle is an important rite of passage. I’ll never forget sitting on the front steps of my grandparents’ house next to my great-granny, learning how to whistle. We tried the…
Woman arrested in Greenville murder
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Contributor Madison County Sheriff David Harper reports that on Friday, May 5, at 10:10 p.m. the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Communications Center received a 911 call regarding…
Local agriculture businesses read to students
Farm Bureau Contributor On Thursday, April 13, Madison County Farm Bureau, with the help of Full Circle Dairy and Farm Credit had the chance to go out to Madison Creative Arts Academy…
Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation, May 8 through 9
Dixie Phillips reporter@greenepublishing.com Monday, May 8 through Tuesday, May 9 is internationally recognized as the Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation. These days are set apart as a time to reflect on the…
From the sunny side: Now what do I do?
I rarely look forward to this time of the year. In a way, it almost feels like the day right after Christmas. Both high school baseball and softball season are finished and…
The Game of Life: College Edition Hometown love
Over the weekend, my team won the series against our rival, Valdosta State. We were playing right up the road from my hometown and it was surreal to be playing on the…
School superintendent holds parent meeting
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, April 27, Madison County School Superintendent Shirley Joseph welcomed parents, teachers, school administrators and community members to come together and exchange ideas on the county’s schools. This…
Forgotten Coast K9 pairs dog with a veteran
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Jules Lopez, a Marine veteran of three and a half years from New England, was recently in town to meet a new friend and companion by the name of…
James Madison Preparatory High School donates “Pennies for Pets”
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com When the Beta Club at James Madison Preparatory High School decided to make a donation, they proved that even pennies can add up. The club sponsored a “Pennies for…
Learning As I Go: Re-joy
When I taught elementary school, there were many lessons I delivered with passion. I instructed. They practiced. The activity then became a center in the class rotation for the week. Then, after…
Pair of drug traffickers plead guilty
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com A pair of drug traffickers who were stopped on I-10 in Madison County have pled guilty and now await sentencing in federal court. According to court records, on Aug….
Down Home Days art contest winners announced
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Carin Daniels, with Schoelles and Associates has renewed a Down Home Days favorite, the Youth Art Contest. Youngsters age five through 18 were encouraged to submit their best original…
Madison Church of Christ brings worship to Down Home Days
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Friday, April 21, members and guests of Madison Church of Christ kicked off their Down Home Days celebration with hymns of praise to God. Pastor Ted Brooks welcomed…
The 42nd Annual Down Home Days holds biggest celebration yet
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com The 42nd Annual Down Home Days celebration was held from Wednesday, April 19 through Saturday, April 22. The festivities began on Wednesday, April 19, with a new tradition at…
Carjacker gets 15 years
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Monday, April 24, Eric Erron Smith, date of birth July 15, 1997, appeared before Judge Melissa G. Olin in the Madison County Courthouse, to answer on numerous charges…