Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com The “Click-it or Ticket” campaign began in 1993 with former North Carolina Governor Jim Hunt. Hunt launched the campaign while also issuing the “primary enforcement safety belt law,” which…
Dreams of a jailbreak thwarted
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com In March of 1902, Madison sometimes resembled the fictitious community of Mayberry, from the Andy Griffith Show. Our version of Barney Fife was Deputy Sheriff Mike Bass, who slept…
Taco Bell and Popeye’s Chicken coming to Madison
City of Madison Contributor In a surprise announcement on Tuesday, May 18, the City of Madison will soon witness and welcome some much-needed growth. Mary Graham, the city’s community developer and planning…
JMPHS is selling tomatoes and jalapeños
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com James Madison Preparatory High School (JMPHS) is currently selling tomato plants and jalapeños. Instead of asking a specific price for each product, JMPHS is only asking for donations. For…
Hit-and-run hospitalizes motorcyclists: FHP looking for tips
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com On Sunday, May 16, at approximately 1:50 p.m., law enforcement and paramedics arrived at the scene of a hit-and-run crash that resulted in two motorcyclists being hospitalized with serious…
Echo Student Ministries goes to Winterfest
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, April 29, Echo Student Ministries from the Madison Church of God left for Winterfest in Tennessee. The group returned on Sunday, May 2. While on the retreat,…
Childhood Reflections with a touch of grace: And the beat goes on
As a child, my musical tastes revolved around contemporary rock music, which was featured on GULF 104, in Tallahassee. The radio was our version of Spotify or Pandora. I was a big…
Young Cowboy team gives sneak peek
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Friday, May 14, football action made a brief return to Boot Hill Stadium as the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys held their Maroon vs. Silver scrimmage game….
MCHS band members score “excellent” at state
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Lance Thigpen is the 16-year-old son of Larry and Carolyn Thigpen. He is currently attending Madison County High School (MCHS) and is in his junior year. His instrument of…
Joseph Scanlon McCain, Jr.
Joseph Scanlon McCain, Jr. was born on July 25, 1956, in Madison, Fla. He died on Sunday, May 2, 2021, following a long illness at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare. Scanlon graduated from Madison…
Learning As I Go: Wearing Mama’s Glasses
Playing dress up in my parents’ closet was one of our favorite pastimes as a kid. There was nothing like wearing a ball cap, one of Mom’s button-up shirts and Dad’s giant…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Stop paying people to sit home
In all my years of being a business owner, I have never heard the desperate cry of businesses needing help as loudly as I do now. It is almost impossible to find…
Cell tower construction begins
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, May 4, construction began on a new cell tower in Lee. The tower will be located on the property just west of the Lee Business Complex. Crews…
Lee Town Council approves repairs
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, May 4, the Lee Town Council met to address concerns over repairs needed for Lift Station 3. A pump at the station has repeatedly needed costly repairs….
Madison County Fire Rescue to give out free blood pressure checks
Jason MatchettContributorMadison County Fire Rescue will be out celebrating EMS Week with various events in Madison County from Sunday, May 16 through Saturday, May 22. This week recognizes EMTs and paramedics for…
From the sunny side: A good village
A few days ago, I was talking to a life-long friend. When I say “life-long,” I mean I have know this guy since he was born, as he is a few years…
The ins and outs of the Colonial Pipeline shutdown
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com On Friday, May 7, the Colonial Pipeline was shut down due to a cyberattack on the company’s computer systems. The pipeline runs from the Gulf Coast to New Jersey…
Pot Williams Golf Tournament a success
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the weekend of Saturday, May 1, and Sunday, May 2, golfers from across the region descended on the Madison Golf and RV Resort for the 2021 Pot Williams…
Childhood Reflections with a touch of grace: Weathering the storm
My sweet mama missed her calling. She has worked a series of jobs throughout her life, but her passion has always been the weather. From my earliest memories, I can recall seeing…
MCHS girls basketball team recognized as champions during banquet
Glyndell B. Presley Contributor The Madison County High School girls basketball team was recognized on Monday, April 26, for being the 2020-2021 District Five Champions at their end-of-the-year banquet. During the socially…