I don’t like to get into a whole lot of politics here. Primarily because I know that most of you who will agree with me will still agree with me. Those of…
The Game of Life: College Edition Change
Trying new things and allowing change in your life is arguably one of the hardest things to do as humans. Collectively, we hate change. We like having a routine and sticking with…
Madison Fire Department announces flag drop-off site
Bruce Jordan, Madison Fire Department Chief Contributor The Madison Fire Department is proud to announce that it has built a proper honor box to store flags. A huge thank you to Spring…
McDonald’s Holds Grand Re-opening
Cheryl Smith reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison McDonald’s, located on 6375 South State Road 53, held their Grand Reopening on Thursday, April 6 at 11 am. Renovation of the Madison McDonald’s began in February…
18 Finalists Selected for the 3rd Annual Teachers Federal Credit Union Teacher Appreciation Week Contest
WHAT: In celebration of nationally-recognized Teacher Appreciation Week, May 8-12, Teachers Federal Credit Union is celebrating outstanding educators by way of its 3rd annual Teacher Appreciation Week contest. Teachers is now excited…
Four Freedoms Park gets a makeover
Cheryl Smith reporter@greenepublishing.com The Four Freedoms Park Renovation Project began as a vision by Billy Margraves of Muddy Dog Rock and Crystals Shop in Madison. He knew the park was on every…
Learning As I Go: Role Shift
At Madison Primary School, back when the Teddy Bears’ campus sat where the hospital and college science building now reside, we excitedly participated in Field Day each spring. I counted the days…
Madison County resident named Florida Soil and Water Conservation Supervisor of the Year
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) has announced that James “Billy” Brown has been named the 2022 Florida SWCD Supervisor of the Year. Brown received his…
Greenville Town Council passes several ordinances
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Greenville Town Council on Monday, April 17, the council discussed and took action on a number of ordinances for the town. The first…
Can you help solve this homicide?
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com Wednesday, April 19, made one year since the death of a Pinetta man, Tavares Roshawn Sanders. The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is still seeking the public’s help with…
Head on collision results in one fatality
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com In the afternoon hours of Wednesday, April 19, at around 4:11 p.m., a call came through the dispatch center regarding a wreck in Madison, on State Road 6, east…
Stevens named Legacy Employee of the Year
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison Correctional Institute (MCI) Correctional Officer Johnny Stevens was recently named Legacy Employee of the Year for 2022. Stevens has enjoyed a 34-year career with MCI, and has garnered…
Visionary awards given to eight deserving Madison County women
Cheryl Smith reporter@greenepublishing.com The Visionary Women Awards Celebration presented by the Nu Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., was held on Saturday, March 25, at 3 p.m. at the…
Teacher Spotlight: Nicole Roddenberry
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com The art of teaching is one that is arguably the most important in the world. When we are very young, we rely on our parents or guardians to teach…
From the sunny side: Too many choices
I recently found myself in need of some medical attention. Nothing drastic, just something I needed a medical professional to help handle. I reached out to one doctor’s office and saw that…
The Game of Life: College Edition New life
Today is Sunday, April 16, while I am writing this week’s column, and this one is going to be one for the books. I just witnessed three of my teammates get baptized…
First Baptist Church holds annual Easter-egg hunt
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com Those who attended First Baptist Church of Madison on Sunday, April 5, left the sanctuary with full hearts. A big day of worship was had at 11 a.m., with…
Learning As I Go: Add this to your calendar each week
Each week, I look at my calendar and plan this in for my mental health. Not only is it good for my mental and emotional well-being, but physically, my body is growing …
Madison C.I. K-9 unit wins
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Recently, the Madison Correctional Institution (MCI) K-9 team traveled to Brooksville, Fla., to participate in a competition among 11 correctional institutions from across the North Florida region. When all…
Meet Debbi Roessler Rye
Grace McAlister news@greenepublishing.com Debbi Roessler Rye was born on Aug. 6, 1989, in Fort Myers, Fla.; however, she is currently a resident of Madison, and has been a Madison citizen for 30…