John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. As the temperatures drop and the year begins to dwindle, it’s time to keep an eye on your surroundings as the Florida-native venomous puss caterpillar is making…
Cowboys win another region title
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. For the fifth year in a row, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys are the top football team in the region. The Cowboys earned this year’s…
Breaking Stereotypes: The baby boy is on His way
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. At the beginning of November, my co-worker (I won’t say Rick Patrick’s name because I don’t call people out like that) began playing Christmas music. My philosophy…
Area playwright premiers play in Monticello
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Local audiences have the opportunity to see the world premier of a new play by area playwright, Anthony Lamarr White, from Perry, when his new play “The…
Holiday Event Calendar
December 2 On Sunday, Dec. 2, jolly ole St. Nicholas himself is scheduled to make a quick landing in Madison to greet all the boys and girls, and their families, before the…
Midnight Cry coming to Mt. Olive Baptist Church
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. Midnight Cry will be performing at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, in Madison, on Friday, Nov. 30, at 7 p.m. Group founder, Greg Day, along with his brother…
Learning As I Go: Broken Tracks
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist Last week I had surgery on my arm and I have had to keep my arm fairly immobile all week. I have tried desperately to do things…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Happy Birthday, Cheltsie
Tuesday, Nov. 27, marked my oldest daughter’s birthday! Cheltsie turned 26 years old. Although it seems like just yesterday that, at the young age of 23, I became a first-time mother of…
Christmas at Sumpter A. James Park
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. This weekend, get into the holiday spirit and join hundreds of other Madison County residents as they gather park in Madison on Sunday, Nov. 25, at 5…
Small Business Saturday in Madison
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. The weekend after Thanksgiving is one of the most widely celebrated weekends in all of the United States. Known as the busiest shopping period of the year,…
Town of Lee announces Christmas lighting contest
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. After a successful contest last holiday season, the Town of Lee has announced that their Christmas lighting contest will take place during the 2018 Christmas season. Get…
The Editor’s Desk: “Whoosh”
Savannah Reams: Greene Publishing, Inc. I love those moments when a simple song or smell triggers a vivid memory and … whoosh … you’re rushed back in time, re-living a significant moment…
From the sunny side: Nostalgia
As I continue to get a little older each year, I often find myself feeling more and more nostalgic about things and days gone by. This time of year, around the holidays,…
Community Calendar
November 23 The Salvation Army is looking for volunteers to be bell ringers during this year’s holiday campaign. Bell ringers will be at Winn Dixie and Clover Farm Store on Fridays and…
Madison certifies election results
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. What has seemed to be an endless stream of litigation, vote counts, recounts and uncertainty has finally come to an end with the concessions of Sen. Bill…
Cowboys swat Hornets
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Madison County High School Cowboys racked up over 300 rushing yards on their way to a 50-20 win over the Lafayette High School Hornets in the…
Pulpit: Even hard heads can get the message
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. I know the Lord works in mysterious ways and some of them can be quite painful. In this case, I literally tripped over his message to me…
Breaking Stereotypes: Be a pilgrim
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Nov. 11, 1620, almost four centuries ago, pilgrims arrived in New England, in the northeastern part of what we know as the United States of America….
Emerald’s Gem Box: Support your hometown businesses
This Thursday we will gather around our tables, with our family and friends, and celebrate Thanksgiving. This time of year, it comes to the forefront of our minds to give thanks and…
Senior Citizens Council Activity Calendar
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. The senior activity calendar is provided monthly by the Senior Citizens Council of Madison County. Transportation is provided Monday through Friday for recreational activities. For transportation reservations,…