Joe Boyles Guest Columnist In the last few weeks, we’ve been made aware of corruption in Minneapolis among the Somali community where billions of dollars in welfare payments have not gone to…
Learning As I Go: Advent joy
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist It’s everywhere this time of year. Joy. We hear it in songs and see it on wall hangings. We talk about the joy of the Christmas season…
Wrapped in gratitude: why we give gifts at Christmas
Bri Rodriguez news@greenepublishing.com Holiday gifts carry more than ribbons and bows. As the holiday season unfolds, shoppers bustle through crowded stores and scroll endless online lists, searching for the perfect gift. But…
Jail Report
Dec. 4 Derrick Floyd – Resist officer without violence Lakechia Turner – Grand theft $750 but less than $5,000, resist officer without violence Crystal Woods – Out of county warrant/Columbia Dec. 5…
The Bush Wealth Advantage: Reflecting with gratitude this holiday season
As the holiday season approaches, all of us at Bush Wealth Management are reminded of how grateful we are for the relationships we’ve built with our clients and our community. Christmas is…
New state law removes commission from subdivision decisions
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com A new state law requires local governments to review and approve plats and replats administratively, largely removing from the equation the input of locally elected officials and citizens. Jefferson…
Sexual offender sentenced
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Nov. 25, Lindsay Akins, 58, of Madison, was in court before the Hon. Melissa Olin, in the Madison County Courthouse. He was facing a charge of failure…
Monticello man sentenced
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During felony court proceedings on Tuesday, Nov. 18, Jimmy Moore, 48, of Monticello, appeared in the Madison County Courthouse for sentencing. The case dates back to August of 2008,…
Local campground wins award
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Ragans Family Campground, in Madison, was recently recognized as the “Best of the Best Campground” by the national travel site RV Life. The recognition is part of an “industry-first…
Rotarians spread Christmas joy
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Members of the Madison Rotary Club helped make the holiday season brighter for five local families. The club donated funds that were used to buy toys and other gifts…
Campbell family holds reunion
The Campbell family recently held their 53rd reunion at Old Harmony Baptist Church, in Greenville. It was a great time of fellowship and reconnection as family members visited and enjoyed catching up…
Local author pens children’s books
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com For many years, Mary Martha Santerfeit has worked with the written word. The former Postmaster in Lee, Fla. was also the Assistant Editor of the Mayo Free Press where…
The interesting history behind the Twelve Days of Christmas
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Among the many songs of the season that can be heard non-stop during this time of year is “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” Few songs have as rich a…
County Road 255 to be memorialized
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, Dec. 10, the commissioners heard a presentation from a group of students from the “American…
Tri-County’s Youth Tour officially open to high-school juniors
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Tri-County Electric Cooperative (TCEC) is once again offering an exceptional opportunity for local high school juniors: the annual Electric Cooperative Youth Tour in Tallahassee, Fla. and Washington D.C. Each…
Madison man killed in crash
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) on Friday, Dec. 12, at approximately 8:40 a.m., a single-car crash on Interstate 10 claimed the life of…
Commissioners expand Martin’s role at Madison Fire Department
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Madison City Commission met on Tuesday, Dec. 9, beginning by revising the consent agenda to include a discussion about former Madison Fire Chief Alfred Martin’s role as a…
Dennis Pitts prepares to take over as Madison County Building Official
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Monday, Dec. 15, the Madison County Building Department had a new face as the building official. Dennis Pitts began training to take the helm after serving with the…
Celebrate the season: Upcoming Madison Christmas events
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com The holiday season in Madison is shaping up to be full of festive cheer, family fun and opportunities to give back to the community. From creative crafts to dazzling…
Multiple Sclerosis: an unpredictable disease with growing awareness
Multiple Sclerosis, commonly known as MS, is an autoimmune disorder in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the protective covering of nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord. This damage…