Wait a minute. You can’t come in here with that kind of attitude first thing on a Monday morning.” I stopped the angry girl at the door. “Man, them boys always gotta’…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Thank God for your roots in life!
I’ve often mentioned/written before that I wake up early every morning and one of my morning rituals is listening to motivational speeches. Whether it be inner strength, inner success, business success, business/personal…
Cowboys drop home opener
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It was a tough night for both the junior varsity and varsity Madison County High School (MCHS) basketball teams as they played their home openers against the Lions of…
Honor Roll Students enjoy Positive Behavior Cookout
Kristen Alexander and Jordan Floyd Silver Lariat Staff Writers The Silver Lariat Staff would like to congratulate these MCHS students for achieving Positive Behavior during the first grading period. These students earned…
Pine Grove welcomes new pastor
The Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church family has welcomed Steve Witt as their new pastor. He comes to Pine Grove after pastoring Oak Grove Baptist Church, in Walton County, Fla. “This is…
Lions Club helps feed families
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison Lions Club continued a holiday tradition of theirs on Thursday, Dec. 23, when they put together food boxes to help feed 20 needy families in Madison County,…
Burton “Jack” Daniel Sealey, Jr.
Burton “Jack” Daniel Sealey, Jr., age 81, passed away January 7, 2022, in Lee, Fla. Jack was born in Lee, Fla on March 9, 1940, to Burton and Flaurie Sealey. Following high…
Elder Eugene Hayes, Jr.
Elder Eugene Hayes, Jr., 77, of Valdosta passed on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 8, at Shiloh M.B. Church, in Greenville, with burial…
Grumpy’s Diner on Main to be the subject of Food Network reality show
Center Drive Media, Contributor One of Madison’s most beloved eateries will soon undergo a major transformation, in front of millions of viewers, when Grumpy’s Diner on Main becomes the subject of the…
A tart taste and a colorful past
Devyn LeBlanc reporter@greenepublishing.com Cranberries, they’re tart and often pushed to the side in favor of sweeter berries such as strawberries and raspberries. During the winter holidays, however, the cranberry is a holiday…
Cowboys have successful tournament
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It was not without its fair share of difficulties, but in the end, it was a successful tournament when the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys went on the…
Madison County Central School hosts Christmas concert
Shelly Holbrook news@greenepublishing.com On Monday, Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. the Madison County Central School (MCCS) music department held their annual Christmas concert in the gym at MCCS. The sixth grade band…
Champion Fitness holds grand opening
Halie Wetherington news@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Dec. 11, Champion Fitness held a ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony for its new location in the old Shelby’s building. Now at 140 NE Yellow Pine…
Madison Tourist Development Council extends photo contest
Shelly Holbrook news@greenepublishing.com The Madison Tourist Development Council is holding a photo contest that had an original entry deadline of Wednesday, Dec. 15. However, the council extended their photo contest deadline to…
Janet Louise Humphrey Jennings Jones 1960 –2021
A precious addition to Isaiah and Jeanette Alexander Humphrey’s family was their new baby daughter, Janet Louise, who was born Sept. 13, 1960. She brought much joy to their hearts and into…
Connie Annette Chandler French
Connie Annette Chandler French passed away Friday, Dec. 24, 2021, in Madison, Fla., at the age of 67. Connie was born March 9, 1954, in Longview, Texas, to Ted and Loma Chandler….
Baby Boy Khalil Amiri Sellers
Elijah Sellers and Jermerial Ross were going to have a baby but had an angel instead. Coming into the world too soon on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, Baby Boy Khalil Amiri Sellers…
From the sunny side: Rambling into the New Year
Rick Patrick Columnist Well, look at us. We made it through another year. If you’re reading this and I’m reading this, that must mean we’re both still around. I consider that a…
Miss Madison County Pageant set for March 12
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com Applications for the annual Miss Madison County Pageant are now available and plans for the 2022 pageant are underway. The Miss Madison County Pageants will be held on Saturday,…
Ivanez (Billie) Owens Knight
Mrs. Ivanez (Billie) Owens Knight passed on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, at the age of 90. Services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 1, with the viewing being held from 11 a.m….