Mildred Davis Agner, age 92, passed away Friday, June 21, 2019, in Madison, Fla. Funeral services were held on Monday, June 24, at 2 p.m., at Barbara Memorial Church. Interment followed in…
Passing Parade: Generations Could Reconnect
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist Do you have a big idea? Well, Albert H. Small does. Today, Small is a 93-year old D. C. developer and philanthropist who thinks all Americans should…
From the sunny side… A new look
Some of you may have seen me around town over the past few weeks and you may have noticed I have a little bit of a new look. Due to the upcoming…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: My Super Bowl
My beloved cousins were always a great source of entertainment, even when we weren’t shooting each other with BB guns. Sometimes, just a game of football was all that was needed to…
Field to Hill: Local farmers take on Washington D.C.
Story Submitted Local members of the Madison County Farm Bureau visited with Florida’s Congressional delegation in Washington, D.C. from Tuesday, May 14 through Thursday, May 16, to discuss various federal policies that…
Cowboy commits to Eagles
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboy defensive back Chalon Howard will be going into the 2019 football season with at least one clear decision already made. Howard…
New Testament Christian School celebrates year’s end
Story Submitted: Nancy Taylor New Testament Christian School (NTCS) celebrated the end of the school year with two significant events: awards presentations and graduation. On Friday, May 31, faculty, parents and students…
Abi Annett selected as Madison County’s Sunshine State Scholar
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Each year, high school juniors from across the state are selected as Sunshine State Scholars. This year, Madison County High School (MCHS) student Abi Annett was selected…
Learning As I Go: Something that will last
As a part of our summer kids program, Jeanne, our fearless leader, has been creating a mission-focused craft for the kids to complete and then deliver each week. This week, we had…
Akerman takes the reigns at JMPHS
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. As students return to classes at James Madison Preparatory High School (JMPHS) in the Fall, they will see a new face in the principal’s office. Madison native…
Jo Evelyn Guess Wesson
Jo Evelyn Guess Wesson, age 78, died Monday, June 17, 2019, at Big Bend Hospice. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 20, at Beggs Funeral Home, in Madison, Fla., with burial at…
Loyd “Rudy” Glen Buchanan
Loyd “Rudy” Glen Buchanan, age 60, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019, in Valdosta, Ga. A Celebration of Life Service will be Wednesday, June 26, at 3 p.m. at T.J. Beggs, Jr….
Mildred Davis Agner
Mildred Davis Agner, age 92, passed away Friday, June 21, 2019, in Madison, Fla. Funeral Services were held on Monday, June 24, at 2 p.m., at Barbara Memorial Church. Interment followed in…
Midnight blaze leaves man in need
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Monday, June 17, Sirmans Volunteer Fire Department (SVFD) firefighters and Madison Fire Department (MFD) firefighters responded to a midnight fire that caused the total loss of…
Get your ears on at Disney! Summer deal offered
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. It’s a summer deal you can’t turn down. Grab your Mickey Mouse ears, it’s time to go to Walt Disney World! Available only to Florida residents, Walt…
Pork was king in the 1930s
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. When we think of pork today, pork chops, bacon and ham are quick to come to mind. But, back in the 1930s, pork of all cuts was…
Alligator mating season is here: Tips to stay safe and respect Florida’s largest reptile
Ashley Hunter: Greene Publishing, Inc. The warm climate, abundant wildlife and stunning waterfronts are just some of the reasons why Florida has lured millions of people to our coastal, beautiful state. But…
Building Cowboys: Summer workouts in full swing
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. It was a noisy morning in the weight room on top of Boot Hill on Monday, June 17. The clanging of metal weights hitting the floor, coaches…
“Walk the Sky” to release in October
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. The hard work is done! Alter Bridge, the alternative rock band of Madison-native Scott Phillips, is set to release their newest record “Walk the Sky” on Friday,…
Jo Evelyn Guess Wesson
Jo Evelyn Guess Wesson, age 78, died Monday, June 17, 2019, at Big Bend Hospice. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 20, at Beggs Funeral Home, in Madison, Fla., with burial at…