Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. Denny Thomas is relatively new to Madison, but his concern for widows and orphans is nothing new. Thomas moved here six years ago, after living in Pasadena,…
Breaking Stereotypes: That’s my King, do you know Him?
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. In 2014, I took a Christ, Culture and University class at Southeastern University. All students were required to sign up to teach a customized and unique devotion…
LES to hold holiday food drive
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. From now until Friday, Nov. 9, Lee Elementary School (LES) is hosting a holiday food drive for the purpose of helping supply families with a hearty Thanksgiving…
Farm Bureau donates to Hurricane victims
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Madison County Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee collected apples for delivery to survivors of Hurricane Michael. Due to the generosity of the community, the Madison County…
Community Calendar
November 1 Faith Baptist Church will be holding revival services, beginning on Thursday, Nov. 1 and continuing through Saturday, Nov. 3. All services begin at 6:30 p.m. Middle Florida Baptist Association Director…
Mary E. Williams
Mary E. “Cricket” Williams, 85, of Madison, gained her heavenly wings on Friday, Oct. 26, 2018. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 3, at 12 p.m. at Mt. Zion AME…
Arthur John Paquette
Arthur John Paquette, 82, passed away peacefully at his home in Greenville, Fla. on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018. He was born in Manchester, N.H. Paquette is survived by his loving wife of…
National Security: Borders
You have probably heard over the past several weeks that a caravan of migrants has crossed into Mexico from Honduras, headed toward the United States. They’re mostly on foot and their numbers…
Emerald’s Gem Box: The 12 Amendments and what they mean
Florida voters have 12 very important amendments on the ballot this year. The language in these amendments can be confusing and several of the amendments have different issues bundled together. Each amendment…
Early voting begins Saturday
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Early voting is set to begin and Madison County citizens are getting ready to head to the polls for the 2018 general election, in anticipation of electing…
BOMB THREATS
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is currently investigating bomb threats, received by phone, at Lake Park of Madison, located at 259 SW Captain Brown Rd. on…
Letter to the Editor: WAKE UP AMERICA!!! DON’T LET THE FOX INTO THE HENHOUSE!!!
On a balmy, moonless Cuban night 58 years ago, I said a crying goodbye to my buddy and hero, my grandfather…it would be over a year before I would see him again….
Cowboys Game Day … Rivals
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys will face a familiar foe tonight when they take on the Bulldogs of Suwannee County High School in Live Oak….
Downtown Business Spotlight: Cucinella’s Brick Oven Pizzeria
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. The family business began in Rochester, N.Y., some 70-plus years ago. Today, Paul Cucinella and his family help run the best pizzeria in Downtown Madison: Cucinella’s Brick…
Paloma Rambana to speak at Kilpatrick Auditorium
Ashley Hunter: Greene Publishing, Inc. Paloma Rambana is a nationally recognized 13-year-old author from Tallahassee and activist to help raise awareness about the challenges facing visually impaired students between the ages…
MCSO investigating bomb threat
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is currently investigating a bomb threat, received by phone, at Lake Park of Madison, located at 259 SW Captain Brown Rd. on Wednesday, Oct. 24. According…
County Commission Road paving, NFCC Suit, Sewage spills
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. During the regularly scheduled meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, Oct. 17, a citizen took the opportunity to question the commissioners about…
Cowboys survive close game
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. It has been said that “pretty” only really matters in a beauty contest. When the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys traveled to Jacksonville on Friday, Oct….
Pastor Appreciation Day part of month-long celebration
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. The observance of Pastor Appreciation Day, which is just one portion of October’s Pastor Appreciation Month, was brought into national prominence with the help of James Dobson’s…
A Women’s Pregnancy Center celebrates life
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. A Women’s Pregnancy Center (AWPC) held their annual fundraising banquet on Tuesday, Oct. 16, at Divine Events, in Madison. This year, supporters were treated to the testimony…