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…
Leap of Faith Boutique announces trunk show
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. At the beginning of February, join Royal Restorations and Remodeling as they welcome Leap of Faith Boutique to their shop with a unique trunk show. A clothing…
Billy Gene Hodge
Billy Gene Hodge, 68, of Valdosta, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, at Langdale Hospice House. He was born on Aug. 20, 1950, in Valdosta Ga., to Gary Paul Hodge and…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Happy Birthday Brooke
This past Monday, January 21, marked the 24th birthday of my daughter, Brooke. Where has the time gone? It doesn’t feel like “yesterday” but my goodness, it sure doesn’t seem like 24…
Christian Concepts: Does God Still Speak Today?
Gary B. King Guest Columnist CharismaNews was quick to report that J. D. Greear, President of the Southern Baptist Convention, said God can still speak audibly today. What Greear said was he…
Learning As I Go: The Eyes of a Child
The first time I took my oldest son to a park, I watched him soak in the sights. Everything was new and exciting; the colors, the equipment, the kids. Once he got…
Be featured in our veteran spotlight
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. In Madison County, the employees of Greene Publishing, Inc. take pride in the local veterans of Madison County; whether those who have served in a previous war…