It’s a story that almost defies logic. An old manuscript, along with dozens of original paintings, is found beneath a house and is almost destined for the landfill. Upon further investigation, these…
A Letter to the Editor
I would like to express my gratitude and appreciation for the excellent medical and rehabilitative care I recently received while a patient at the Madison County Memorial Hospital. The nursing staff, certified…
Vanessa Bryant
Jimmie Bryant and Rossie Edwards Bryant proudly welcomed their new baby daughter, Vanessa, into their family on Aug. 12, 1960. They raised her and her siblings in the Georgetown Community of Madison,…
John Love Marker
John Love Marker, Jr., 73, entrepreneur, veteran advocate and historian, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 at his home in Waxhaw, N.C. His loving wife of 30 years, Elaine, was by his side….
John Love Marker, Jr.
John Love Marker, Jr., 73, entrepreneur, veteran advocate and historian, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 at his home in Waxhaw, N.C. His loving wife of 30 years, Elaine, was by his side….
Mother Careatha Laverne Smith Williams
Mother Careatha Laverne Smith Williams, 83, of Madison passed away on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 29, at New Bethel Primitive Baptist…
Cheryl Denise Newsome
On May 2, 1966, Willie Frank Newsome and Inez Walker Newsome became the proud parents of Cheryl Denise Newsome. She was lovingly raised along with her siblings in Madison, Fla. Her mother…
Stanley Leon Brown, Sr.
Stanley Leon Brown, Sr. was born to Napoleon Brown, Sr. and Ella Mae Feacher Anderson on Sept. 26, 1971. He was raised in Madison, Fla. but for the last 11 years, he…
New 24 hour gym officially opens for business
Bodyworks Family Fitness 24 hour gym, located at 717 E Base St., held its grand opening on Saturday, Jan. 8. The event was a big success, as the gym exceeded its goal…
Eleanor Duval White
Eleanor Duval White, age 89, passed away Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022, in St. Augustine, Fla. She was born in Madison, Fla., on July 28, 1932, to Claude and Mary Jarvis Duval. Her…
Madison First Baptist hosts 2022 D-Now
On Friday evening, Jan. 7, Madison First Baptist Church kicked off their annual Discipleship Now (D-Now) youth retreat program. The theme for this year’s Bible studies and focus was “Frequency: Tuning in…
The Old Paths Quartet to perform at Ragans Family Campground in Madison
The Old Paths Quartet will be returning to Madison on Saturday, Jan. 29, at Ragans Family Campground in Madison. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. Jessica Ratliff of Greenville will also…
Learning As I Go: Church hurt
“Nah, I don’t go to church anymore. All those church people messed it up for me.” “I really miss going to church, but I never could find a place that I fit….
Emerald’s Gem Box: Integrity
Integrity, according to Dictionary.com means, “adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty.” What is integrity? It is the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles. It…
Joe Akerman, Jr. Scholarship created
The North Florida College Foundation is pleased to announce the creation of the Joe A. Akerman, Jr. Scholarship, established by the Akerman Family in memory of their beloved husband, father, and grandfather….
Urgent message from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office
MCSO Contributor The Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) reports that on Saturday, Jan. 22, at approximately 4:30 a.m., a motorist called to report a dangerous driving situation to the MCSO. While traveling…
John Henry Fead
On Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, while residing with his son in Tallahassee, John Henry Fead answered his Master’s call. Funeral services for John Henry will be at 12 p.m., on Saturday, Jan….
4-H over the years
Devyn LeBlanc reporter@greenepublishing.com Since 4-H began more than 100 years ago, it has become the nation’s largest youth development organization. The 4-H idea is simple: help young people and their families gain…
Madison Creative Arts Academy hosts district spelling bee
Shelly Holbrook news@greenepublishing.com On Friday, Jan. 12, at 9 a.m., the Madison County district-wide spelling bee was held at Madison Creative Arts Academy in the gym. Spelling bee winners from each division…
Madison County Fire and Rescue works with homeschool students
Shelly Holbrook news@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, Jan. 6, the Madison County Fire and Rescue first responders on shift worked with a local homeschool group, Training Arrows, in order to help teach them how…