Leah Androski reporter2@ greenepublishing.com Pine Trace Farm Alpacas specializes in alpaca sales, breeding, fleece and fleece products. The owner, Marisa Bryant is working on developing her alpaca farm business. Bryant’s primary focus…
Madison baseball meets the Premier organization
Halie Wetherington reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison is home to several talented athletes in various sports, most of whom play over the summer in different travel leagues or clubs to continue honing their skills. In…
Elvin “Man” Jones, II 1956 -2022
Elvin Jones, II was born on June 8, 1956, in Jacksonville, Fla., to proud parents Elvin Jones, Sr. and Juanita Allen Jones. He soon earned the nickname, “Man”, the name that followed…
From the sunny side: Instructions
Although I do try to be a little different most of the time, there are times when I probably act like a typical male. I will rarely stop to ask for directions…
Two-vehicle crash at Harvey Greene Drive
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), on Thursday, July 28, at approximately 12:30 p.m. a vehicle crash involving an SUV and a semi truck occurred…
MCHS earns statewide award
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com For the fourth time since 2009, the Madison County High School athletic program has been named the Cary McDonald Athletic Program of the Year in their classification, by the Florida…
National Security: Recruits
The latest news reports are that the armed services are having problems meeting their recruiting goals. Why would that be and what are the implications? While I was a professional military officer…
Madison local aids team in winning the World Series
Matt Jimenez Contributor DKSA 13U Elite took home the gold in the Travel Ball USA World Series event in Dothan, Ala., on July 16-17. There were 10 teams in the event. Their…
Jessica Ratliff Family to perform in Cherry Lake
Halie Wetherington reporter@greenepublishing.com On Sunday, Aug. 7, Cherry Lake First Baptist Church will be home to the Jessica Ratliff Family concert. Starting at 11 a.m., their musical productions will be performed for…
Pine Grove schedules revival services
Judy Lundell Contributor If you’ve been around Baptist Churches in Florida for any length of time, you’ve probably heard about the evangelistic ministry of David Burton. Since his 1979 graduation from Southwestern…
Julie Bass
Ms. Julie Bass, age 53, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022. The viewing will be held on Thursday, Aug. 4, at 10 a.m. with the funeral service following at 11 a.m.,…
Ronnie Deryl Blanton
Ronnie Deryl Blanton, 70, passed away on July 26, 2022, in Tallahassee, Fla. Ronnie was born March 26, 1952, in Madison, Fla. to Willie Eugene Blanton and Thelma Pate Blanton. Ronnie honorably…
Frances Diane Fletcher Collins
Frances Diane Fletcher Collins, age 75, died Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at Madison County Memorial Hospital. She was born June 25, 1947, in Hahira, Ga. to her parents: Horace and Juanita Fletcher….
Passing Parade: Al Lawson’s gone Washington
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist Did you know that Congressman Al Lawson (CD 5), is now anti-gun? Yes, he’s the co-sponsor of H R 1808, this current 117th Congressional session’s anti-gun bill….
The back to school tax holiday is here
Halie Wetherington reporter@greenepublishing.com The back to school tax holiday has commenced, starting on Monday, July 25 and running until Sunday, Aug. 7. During this timeframe, parents are able to purchase school supplies…
Madison County Sheriff’s Office holds 10th Annual Youth Camp
Halie Wetherington reporter@greenepublishing.com On Wednesday, June 29, the 10th annual Youth Summer Camp began, which was hosted by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. For three days, kids ages 8-17 engaged in various…
Mother Hassie Clemons Glee
“Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies.” ~Proverbs 31:10 On July 31, 1917, in Greenville, Fla., Mother Hassie Tina Clemons Glee, 104, of Madison, Fla., was…
Michael Glenmore Venzen
Michael Glenmore Venzen, 53, of Orlando, Fla. was the son of Leroy and Cecily Venzen. He relocated from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines many years ago. He was of the Catholic faith….
Eutah Knowles King Wood
Eutah Knowles King Wood, 95, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022, in Madison, Fla. She was born on March 17, 1927, in Taylor County, Fla to Elmer and Lilly Mae Knowles….
James Oglesby “Jimmy” Bunting
Mr. James Oglesby Bunting, 79, passed away on July 22, 2022, in Tallahassee, Fla. Jimmy was born January 23, 1943, in Madison, Fla. to James Loddy Bunting and Jewel Oglesby Bunting. He…