Shelly Smith news@greenepublishing.com The bench located at the lake in the town of Lee has been vandalized. It appears as though someone attempted to remove the bench, resulting in damage to the…
Mary Jane Beggs
Mary Jane Beggs passed away peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021 to be with her Lord and Savior. She was born on May 31, 1934, in Atlanta, Ga., and was the daughter…
From the sunny side: The Great Xmas Tree Debate
First of all, I know I abbreviated Christmas with “Xmas.” I know some people are offended by this, thinking it’s a way of trying to take Christ out of Christmas. That’s not…
Healthcare Hero: Jessica Dedge
Shelly Smith news@greenepublishing.com Jessica Dedge was born and raised in Madison County, and remains a Madison County resident. She received her LPN from North Florida Community College in 2008, her Associate’s degree…
Being “petty” in Perry
Shelly Smith news@greenepublishing.com Two Madison County women were arrested in Perry, Fla. for petit theft on Saturday, Dec. 4 at 6:18 p.m. Lacy Katrisse Brinson, a 31 year old Madison resident, and…
Thankful for adversity: A family’s journey through addiction & recovery
Shelly Smith news@greenepublishing.com Michael and Lynn Hanners of Pinetta have a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. Their family has experienced the pain and long journey of addiction and recovery, and…
Cowboys defeat Indians; – Punch ticket to Tallahassee
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com There is a quote credited to a high school basketball coach, Tim Notke, and popularized by professional athletes Tim Tebow and Kevin Durant that says, “Hard work beats talent…
Aca holds Golf for Kids tournament
Aucilla Christian Academy Contributor Each year, the Aucilla Christian Academy Alumni Association hosts an event to raise funds to benefit the ACA financial aid program. All financial aid is need-based and currently…
Madison Public Library hosts activities
Shelly Smith news@greenepublishing.com The Madison Public Library hosts numerous events and activities for children and families. Space is limited for all of these events due to COVID-19 precautions, so if you would…
Mr. James Oris “Shorty” Williams (1961 -2021)
Born on March 5, 1961, to Chandler Williams, Sr. and Annie Ree Williams was their precious baby boy, James Oris Williams, who brought much joy into their lives. He was a lifelong…
Kathleen Young Higley
Kathleen Young Higley, 97, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021 in Madison, Florida. Kathleen was born April 16, 1924 in Madison, to Marwin H. and Nita Law Young. She was of…
John “Bruce” Thames
Mr. John “Bruce” Thames, age 68, of Madison, Fla. departed this life on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021 at the Green Park Senior Care Home, in Kennesaw, Ga. Bruce was born in Gainesville,…
George York Mills, Jr.
George York Mills, Jr. (90) passed away at home with family on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Winter Garden, Fla. He was born in 1930, in Monticello, Fla., to George York Mills…
Republican party holds Constitutional Dinner
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, Nov. 11, the local Republican party held their annual James Madison U.S. Constitution Dinner at Devine Events, in Madison. The sold-out event featured a good meal, as…
Learning As I Go: In the breaking
“So how do we cut this stuff anyway?” I asked my husband. He handed me a razor knife. “That part is easy. You score it with the razor knife, bend that chunk…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Happy birthday, Logan
Last year, on Dec. 12, I entered into a different part of my life I had never encountered before; being a “boy mom/grandma.” I raised two daughters and I was always so…
Local photographer’s art selected to hang in gallery
Devyn LeBlanc reporter@greenepublishing.com Wilkerson began her journey in photography when her children were young. “When my kids were little, I always liked photos and photography,” she began. “I always loved photographing my…
January was a bad month for the Thomas name
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Though it is unknown if the folks in the following stories are related, their tragedies certainly brought much sorrow to the family name. In the last week of January…
Madison Creative Arts Academy Fine Arts Exhibition
Shelly Smith news@greenepublishing.com The Madison Creative Arts Academy would like to extend an invitation to the community to take part in their Fine Arts Exhibition which will take place on Tuesday, Dec….
4-H farm judging at the North Florida Fair
Shelly Smith news@greenepublishing.com Madison County 4-H students set off to compete at the North Florida fair grounds for farm judging on Saturday, Nov. 13. There were three teams representing Madison at the…