Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist There’s a lot of stuff going on, unheard of things, even from just 10 years ago. Like learning about, and cutting off, body parts, to become someone…
Dorothy Browning Brown
Dorothy Browning Brown passed away peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. Born on Jan. 18, 1933, in Madison, Fla., to Louise Zipperer Browning and Edwin Bailey Browning, Sr., she lived a long…
Broncos beat Bulldogs
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It was a warm, late summer evening on Tuesday, Sept. 20, when the Madison County Central School (MCCS) Broncos took the short bus ride to Perry to tangle with…
RMI applauds Andrews’ dedicated service
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Reciprocal Ministries International (RMI) recently spotlighted Pinetta native Tessa Andrews for her hard work and dedication to the ministry in Haiti. She is an integral part of the Hope…
Woman’s Club hears about mentoring program
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During their regular luncheon meeting on Thursday, Sept. 8, the Madison Woman’s Club heard from Gina Rutherford, with the local Take Stock in Children program. Take Stock in Children…
National Security: Inflation…again
With the election fast approaching in six weeks, it is time to talk about inflation again (last written about in late August – Inflation Reduction Act). This is the number one voter…
Madison Youth Soccer opening postponed
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Due to the impending arrival of Hurricane Ian, Madison Youth Soccer has decided to postpone opening day activities originally scheduled to take place on Saturday, Oct. 1. The season…
Grand theft of a motor vehicle leads to pursuit
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Contributor On Wednesday, Sept. 21, Deputy William Terry with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) responded to the westbound rest area on Interstate 10, in Madison County,…
School Closures in response to Hurricane Ian
Please visit https://www.fldoe.org/em-response/storm-info.stml?fs=e&s=cl for the latest closures.
A great hometown debate – Lake Francis or Frances?
Emma Witmer Originally published in 2016 news@greenepublishing.com Located on Lake Shore Drive, just east of Duval Street, there is a small body of water known as Lake Frances. That’s right, Frances. If…
CenterWell Home Health holds open house and ribbon cutting
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com CenterWell Home Health, formerly known as Kindred at Home, held their open house and ribbon cutting on Thursday, Sept. 1. Attendees gathered at the office of CenterWell Home Health,…
Minnie Wiggins-Payne
Minnie Pearl Wiggins-Payne, 81, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Greenville, Fla. Minnie was born March 17, 1941, in Jennings, Fla. to Bivins Blackston Meeks and Eunice Green Meeks. Minnie…
Annie Mae Mayhue
Annie Mae Mayhue, 103, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. Annie Mae was born October 3, 1918, in Madison, Fla. to Milton Aikins and Ellen Cody Aikins. Mrs….
Passing Parade: Keep Florida open
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist Can a state senator in Florida influence a Fed-induced recession? Of course the Fed means the Federal Reserve, in Washington City, and the state senate is, of…
Lorenzo Cain expresses gratitude to City of Madison
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Madison City Commission met on Tuesday, Sept. 13, greeted with a special gift from Madison County native and World Series winner Lorenzo Cain. Deloris Jones, representing the Lorenzo…
Two-car crash on Range Avenue
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to a report from the Madison Police Department (MPD), on Thursday, Sept. 15, at approximately 8:19 a.m., a two-vehicle crash occurred at the corner of Range Avenue and…
“It’s only me”
The story of the Prophet Elijah is such a powerful one on so many fronts. Whether it is the showdown on Mt. Carmel against the prophets of Baal, raising the widow’s son…
Cowboys defeated by Tigers
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It was a tough evening to be a Cowboy on Friday, Sept. 16, when the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys traveled to Lake City to face a long-time…
Town of Lee gets clean-up
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Just in time for the “Lee Homecoming” community event, the park next to Lee Town Hall, received a significant “facelift” on Friday, Sept. 9. This comes through the help…
Learning As I Go: Watching the wound heal
Blood dripped out immediately. I felt no pain, but my arm was obviously in shock. My shirt was covered in saw dust from sanding the staircase in the new house, so I…