Shelly Smith news@greenepublishing.com Stylists Shannon Keel and Mandy Bowen work at The Hair Parlor in Lee, and they enjoy creating looks that help women feel good about themselves. But this holidays season,…
Willie Howard Solomon, Jr.
Willie Howard Solomon, Jr. brought much happiness and joy into the household of Willie Howard Solomon, Sr. and Fannie White Solomon on April 18, 1953, the day he came into the world….
Jeremiah “Jerry” Miller
Jeremiah “Jerry” Miller, 66, of Greenville’s Sirmans Community passed on Saturday, November 20, 2021. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, in Wigginsville Community Cemetery. Viewing is from 4 to 6…
George Tom Pinesett
Mr. George Tom Pinesett, a World War II Veteran, born and raised in Madison, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021. Mr. George was one of the first African American Seamen…
From the sunny side: Future plans
Not too long ago, I was asked by someone if I had considered writing a book. I was flattered that this person might think I would have enough to say in order…
Canine apprehends suspect on the run
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Contributor According to a report made by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), on Friday, Nov 26, at 11:55 p.m., MCSO received a request for assistance from the…
Madison Youth Soccer holds award ceremony
Devyn LeBlanc reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison Youth Soccer held its first annual end-of-season tournament and awards ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 13. The day was filled with great competition, good food and fun times. In…
Operation Christmas Child proves successful
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Monday, Nov. 22, some of the final Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes were loaded on trailers at Madison Church of God. Drop Off Team Leader Janet Diamond…
Senior Citizens Council hosts Business After Hours
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Nov. 16, the Madison County Senior Citizens Council hosted the monthly Business After Hours event, sponsored by the Madison County Chamber of Commerce. The event was an…
Mother Louise Mathews Branom 1931 – 2021
On Feb. 26, 1931, Mother Louise Mathews Branom came into the world, not only to bless her parents, Joseph Mathews and Evelyn Jones Mathews Hadley, but to also be a blessing to…
Mother Mattie Lue Thompkins Townsend 1935 – 2021
On Aug. 2, 1935, Mother Mattie Lue Thompkins Townsend entered the world as the ninth child born to Porter Thompkins and Julia Moore Thompkins. She was a lifelong resident of the Madison…
George T. Pinesett
Mr. George T. Pinesett, a World War II Veteran and lifelong citizen of Madison, Fla., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021. Mr. George was one of the first African American…
Learning As I Go: Running blind
My friend’s brother is blind. But instead of allowing his visual impairment to hinder him, he boldly lives his life. One of his many accomplishments is being a marathon runner. I know,…
Kiwanis Club of Madison hosts 10th annual Light Up Madison
Devyn LeBlanc reporter@greenepublishing.com Gear up for Madison’s 10th annual Light Up Madison, on Saturday, Dec. 4, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Kiwanis Club of Madison is still looking to team…
Emerald’s Gem Box: I think not
There has been much talk in today’s world of the internet and high-speed knowledge that the printed newspaper is dying. Some think that the newspapers of this world are standing on their…
Cowboys trounce Tiger Sharks
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It has been said that football games in November are won in July. The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys’ superior conditioning was on clear display on Friday, Nov….
Derita Pinkard named teacher of the month at Madison County Central School
Shelly Smith news@greenepublishing.com Madison County Central School began a new program for the 2021 school year, which recognizes and features on one of the hardworking teachers who work at the School. For…
Sometimes history finds us
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Greene Publishing, Inc. recently received a photo album that was discovered in the home of Mr. and Mrs. A.R. Roland, of Perry, Fla. The album dates back to the…
Senior Citizens Council of Madison County celebrates 50 years of service
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Nov. 16, the Senior Citizens Council of Madison County celebrated an important milestone. It has been 50 years since the center opened its doors to serve the…
Darryl Roger Bell
Darryl Roger Bell, 59, of Jacksonville, Fla., passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021 at St. Vincent’s Hospital. Darryl was born on Dec. 12, 1961 in Jacksonville, Fla. Darryl enjoyed sports…