My Daddy left this world and entered the gates of Heaven back on Feb. 17, 2012. My world has always been a little grayer since that day. I loved my Daddy with…
Christian Concepts: The Loss of Internal Controls
The continued gun violence we are witnessing here in America has many clamoring for “deeds and action, not simply thoughts and prayers.” Politically speaking, they want stricter gun laws. Taking a step…
Bobby Wilson Haskell
Bobby Wilson Haskell, 83, passed away at South Georgia Medical Center on Saturday, June 9, 2018, in Valdosta. surrounded by his loving family. Bobby was born Jan. 6, 1935, in Monticello, to…
Jerry W. Grable
Jerry W. Grable, 82, of Madison, passed away on Friday, June 8, 2018, following an extended illness. He is survived by his wife, Jacquelyn Vanderclip Grable, of Madison; his three sons: Jeffrey…
Spots still open for summer youth rally
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Madison Police Department (MPD) still has openings left for their 2018 Summer Youth Rally. The camp is for boys and girls ages seven through 13 years…
Over $300 raised from walk/run
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Saturday, May 26 was a beautiful day to walk around Lake Frances to bring awareness to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a disease that has unfortunately gnawed…
Gag season has begun in Gulf federal and most state waters
Story Submitted Gag grouper opened for recreational harvest in most state Gulf of Mexico waters and all federal Gulf waters on Friday, June 1, and will remain open through Dec. 31. Franklin,…
Man ejected during roll-over
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, June 5, at approximately 3:30 p.m., a man was involved in an accident on Interstate 10 that led to him being transported to a hospital….
Emotions run high at City Commission meeting
Savannah Reams: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, June 5, the Madison City Commission met to vote on the resignation of City Manager Sarah Anderson, as well as to discuss hiring a new…
Hurricane season is here NOAA updates forecast
Lazaro Aleman: Greene Publishing, Inc. If last week’s pre-season Tropical Storm Alberto and the daily deluges aren’t enough of an indicator that the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season may prove a doozy, National…
From the sunny side… Pronunciations
It should be no doubt to anyone who knows me or has spoken to me that I do love my job here. Hardly a day goes by that something doesn’t happen that…
Passing Parade: Stocking Up
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist We have in our midst, in North Florida, a company that, countrywide, operates 14,000 stores and generates annual sales of $22 billion. Yes, every day is dollar…
CaSandra Hawkins Martin Duhart
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of CaSandra Hawkins Martin Duhart at the age of 57. CaSandra died on Monday, May 28, at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. CaSandra was…
Madison honors Marvin “Pete” Mobley
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Friday, May 18, was the culmination of a long quest to honor a true pioneer in the City of Madison. It began several months ago when Madison…
Healthcare Hero: Luci Strickland
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Anyone who has been to Madison County Memorial Hospital (MCMH) has probably heard of Mrs. Luci Strickland. Strickland is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and Certified Family…
Regional Bay Scallop 2018 season approved
Story Submitted: myfwc.com At its February meeting near Tallahassee, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved regionally-specific bay scallop open season dates for 2018, including a change to the season…
NFCC Honors College Employees for Professional Achievement and Years of Service
Submitted by: NFCC Office of College Advancement North Florida Community College employees gathered at the NFCC Student Center on Tuesday, May 8, for the college’s annual employee recognition ceremony. The gathering honors…
Cowboy seniors enjoy special graduation ceremony
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. While the rest of their fellow classmates were preparing to walk across the stage during graduation ceremonies at Madison County High School (MCHS), the MCHS baseball team…
Jo Ann Boothe Roland
Mrs. Jo Ann Boothe Roland, of Greenville, Fl., age 80, passed into eternal life on Wednesday, June 6 at Madison County Memorial Hospital. Visitation with her family will be held on Friday,…