Marianne Walker-Patrick, age 72, passed away peacefully Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019. She was well respected and loved in Madison. Marianne was a devoted Christian and belonged to Landmark Baptist Church, of Madison,…
Pastor Rodney L. Irvine, Sr.
Pastor Rodney L. Irvine, Sr. passed away Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. He was born on June 6, 1956. Irvine was employed at Madison County High School (MCHS) for many years and was…
Emerald’s Gem Box: The things we miss in life
So many times in life we are caught up in our feelings about what we don’t have in life and miss so much of what we do have. So many times, we…
Learning As I Go: We are legos
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist I was that kid who loved Legos. My brother and I had a gym bag filled with every shape, size and variety of Lego and we carried…
Good weekend for MCHS hoops
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. It was an overall good weekend at home for the Madison County High School (MCHS) basketball program with the boys’ teams winning both games and the girls’…
Suspect arrested after high-speed chase
Maj. David Harper of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) reports that on Wednesday, Jan. 23, at approximately 9:40 a.m., Deputy Roy Miller attempted to stop a white Ford sedan on US…
Volunteer for Clean Up Madison
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Last year, more than 200 gracious volunteers came together for the betterment of Madison County and filled two large containers full of garbage, weighing approximately four-and-a-half tons….
Cowgirl gets tryout for USA national team
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. For Madison County High School (MCHS) junior, Abi Annett, this year’s winter break was like none other. From Friday, Dec. 28 through Tuesday, Jan. 1, Annett joined…
Madison County’s School-Related Employee of the Year
Betsy Crews (left) from Madison County Central School receives her plaque from Madison County Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Karen Pickles (right). Crews was selected Madison County’s School-Related Employee of the Year for…
Miss Madison County Pageant set for Feb. 23 Deadline to enter is Feb. 5
Cheltsie Holbrook: Greene Publishing, Inc. Applications for the annual Miss Madison County Pageant are now available and plans for the 2019 pageant are underway. The Miss Madison County Pageants will be held…
From the sunny side… Responsibility
Most of the time, I try to keep things on the lighter side with our weekly visits. However, every once in a while something happens and it prompts me to say something,…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Dear Editor: I have personally been affiliated with Florida 4-H since I was ten years old and, like many of you, camped at Cherry Lake nearly every summer, from grammar school through…
Madison County schools celebrate Arbor Day
Country artist Trace Adkins sings a song titled “Just Fishin.” In the song there’s a little girl and her father sitting on the bank of the river with lines in the water,…
Betty J. Ford
Betty Jean Young Ford, 75, of Owens Creek, Ala. and, formerly, of Greenville, Fla., passed away in Huntsville, Ala. on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.,…
Madison County celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Since his involvement as leader within the civil rights movement beginning in 1954, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has been recognized nationally and worldwide for his effort…
Babe Ruth baseball and softball registration open
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Baseball and softball season are right around the corner and any youngsters interested in playing in the local Babe Ruth Baseball or Softball leagues may now register…
Pickles continues fight to close schools
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. It was over a year ago when Florida Senator Bill Montford visited Madison County in an effort to hear the citizens and their concerns. On Wednesday, Jan….
Fundraiser set for Judy Hill
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. Gospel Train Outreach Ministry Church is sponsoring a fundraiser lunch for Judy Hill, who was recently diagnosed with stage two breast cancer. The fish or chicken dinners…
Bring in 2019 by Volunteering!
Story Submitted What gets you out of bed each morning? For many, it’s a job, a career, a paycheck. What if you’re retired? How do you spend your days? Before you decide…
NFCC Presents Disney’s Mary Poppins JR Jan. 25 and Jan. 26
Story Submitted Your favorite practically perfect nanny takes center stage in the North Florida Community College Sentinel Upstage Players’ upcoming production of Mary Poppins JR, a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious adventure based on the award-winning…