July 25, 1958 (60 Years Ago) J. Arthur Cruce, well known Madison county citizen, is this week announcing his candidacy for County Commissioner in District Two. In the City election Tuesday, Van. H….
Madison mourns loss; child struck by car
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Madison County is mourning the loss of a local child who lost his life after a tragic incident in Madison took place on Saturday, July 21, at…
Keep alert for rabies: Second fox tested positive
Story Submitted: Florida Department of Health After a fox tested positive for rabies on Thursday, May 24, the Florida Department of Health in Madison County is now issuing another rabies alert for…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Do politics bring out the worst in people or do politics bring out the “real” in people?
Political Season… Most of us can’t wait to see it end! Even those who are running for office seem to anticipate the end of it. There seems to be stress and tension…
National Security: Mick
As a boy in the late 1950s, I loved to watch baseball during the lazy days of summer. I watched the Game-of-the-Week (on CBS I think) announced by Dizzy Dean and Peewee…
Foundation now accepting applications
Story Submitted The North Florida Community College (NFCC) Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for students planning to enroll for the 2018 Fall Term at NFCC. NFCC awards a variety of individual…
Business After Hours at Lake Park of Madison
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, July 17, Madison County Chamber of Commerce members and their guests enjoyed Business After Hours hosted by Lake Park of Madison, located at 259 SW…
Donna’s world of herbs on Hwy. 221
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. If you’ve traveled to or from Perry on US Hwy. 221 South, you may have seen the light wooden sign that signifies that you’re passing Donna’s Herb…
Know before you vote: Amendment Seven
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. This is the seventh in a series of articles that will appear in The Madison Enterprise-Recorder. Each article will examine one of the 13 proposed constitutional amendments…
From the sunny side… One percent
I have been told on more than one occasion that I have a rather warped or twisted sense of humor. Not in the sense that I take great pleasure in “dead cat”…
Achieving home ownership is possible
Funding for the State Housing Initiative Program, better known as SHIP, is available for Madison County residents; funds help with down payment and closing costs on the purchase of a home. Prospective…
Flea Across Florida slated for Sept. 14 and 15
Story Submitted The 16th Flea Across Florida (FAF) is just two months away. So, now is the time to start planning your sale. FAF is a great way for your club or…
Cowboy cards now on sale
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys football team are once again selling “Cowboy cards” in order to raise funds for the football program. These cards, which…
MCSO warns of traveling scammer
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) has identified Lacey Lashay Myers as a person who is traveling around Madison County and surrounding counties attempting to receive money…
Christian Concepts: A Reasonable Faith
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte seems to be unhappy with the Catholic Church and has said he would resign if anyone can prove God exists. Just last month he said God was stupid….
Derrye E. “Beth” Ward
Mrs. Derrye Elizabeth “Beth” Ward, 70, passed away on June 28, 2018 in Valdosta. Beth was born Aug. 21, 1947, to Roland Joseph Carroll and Derrye Logan Carroll. She was a graduate…
Give blood, save a life
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, July 24, you are invited to give blood and save a life as the OneBlood Big Red Bus will be parked at Madison County Memorial…
Hammertime 12U holds tryouts
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Hammertime 12U Travel Ball team is looking for motivated, dedicated and competitive players, 12 and under, who love to play softball. The season is virtually year-long, with…