Elizabeth Ross Lovett (Betsy) was born in Jacksonville, Fla., on March 19, 1930, to John William and Sally Chandler Ross. She graduated from Lee High School, attended the University of North Carolina…
Aucilla Warriors for the WIN build access to improve independence
Florida Cares Contributor Aucilla Warrior Jake Grant’s sixty-three-yard touchdown run on Oct. 1 is an example of the Euphoric, Energetic Excitement (yes, the Triple’ E’ Extravaganza) that boosted the spirits of the…
Cowboys calm Tornadoes
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Just like the legendary Cowboy of the wild west, Pecos Bill, is rumored to have done, the real life Cowboys of Madison County High School tamed a tornado in…
Madison Church of God enjoys homecoming festivities
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Sunday, Oct. 24, members and guests of Madison Church of God celebrated their anniversary in style, with a burning of their mortgage for the Family Life Center. Pastor…
Madison Books held Business After Hours and Grand Opening
Devyn LeBlanc reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison Books hosted their grand opening and Business After Hours event on Tuesday, Oct. 19. Guests were offered an array of cookies and coffee while waiting for 11:1 Barbeque…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Haters
hat·er [ hey-ter ] noun • a person who has an intense dislike for another person or thing • a person who thrives on showing hate toward, criticizing, or belittling other people or…
Learning As I Go: Carrying My blue bag
Hair dryer. Check. Extra clothes. Check. Extra medicine. Check. Extra everything. Check. I lugged my heavy blue suitcase through the airport terminal. On my back was a green, camping backpack with two…
From Cowboys to Seminoles
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com For a pair of Madison County High School (MCHS) grads, this fall is like something out of a dream. Travis Jay and Zane Herring have been making their presence…
Cowboy golfers have a successful year
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboy golf team recently concluded their 2021 season with a match with the Warriors of Aucilla Christian Academy at the Jefferson County Country…
Suicide claims Parramore’s life
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com In September of 1902, Madison native R. Wallace Parramore was found unresponsive on a bench in New York’s Central Park. He was revived long enough to state his name…
Teacher Spotlight: Jamie Mask
Autumn Starling news@greenepublishing.com Jamie Mask has been teaching in Madison County for nine years, the past six teaching fifth grade Social Studies and sixth grade American History at Madison Creative Arts Academy….
Enrique Fermin Mederos Franchi Alfaro 1951 –2021
Mr. Enrique Fermin Mederos Franchi Alfaro was born in Cuba on July 13, 1951. However, for the past 40 years, he was a resident of Cherry Lake and the Madison County community. His brother…
Madison Garden Club holds special meeting
Devyn LeBlanc reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison Garden Club met for a special meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 6. During this meeting, a tribute service was held in memory of their former disc jockey, Jim…
From the sunny side: Angels among us
You probably remember me saying that I have already begun to enjoy Christmas music (my music, my headphones, my ears – don’t judge me!). A few minutes ago, a song came on…
Property taxes DUE SOON
Devyn LeBlanc reporter@greenepublishing.com With November right around the corner, Thanksgiving comes to mind, but it’s also the beginning of the tax-paying season. Come Nov. 1 or soon thereafter, the Madison County Tax…
Cowboys tame Tigers
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys have adopted a secondary mascot that was perfectly displayed during their 28-16 victory over the Columbia County High School Tigers at home…
Haitians advised to avoid dangerous trek to America
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Images of thousands of mostly Haitian refugees, huddled under a bridge in Del Rio, Texas, have flooded the media in recent days. The steady stream of immigrants are looking…
Debra DeVane Turner
On Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, Debra DeVane Turner passed away at the Margaret Z. Dozier House, of Big Bend Hospice, after a brief battle with cancer. At her request, no services will…
Deaf Alligator Roast…what’s that?
Devyn LeBlanc reporter@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Oct. 2, I made my way to The Gathering Place at Ragan’s Family Campground to cover what was supposed to be a pastor appreciation dinner. When I…
Guy Mannering Sims, II
Guy Mannering Sims, II passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, at Pruitt Health-Holly Hills Rehabilitation Center, in Valdosta, Ga. Guy was born on Oct. 22, 1950 to Carl A. Sims Sr….