I drive an old vehicle. Actually, a 2006 Jeep Liberty I inherited from my father. It has been a very good vehicle, as evidenced by the fact that it has over 250,000…
Reduce fat and sugar in your diet
Since March is National Nutrition Education Month, let’s continue our focus on making positive food choices. The USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans has a full chapter on foods Americans need to work…
United Methodist Thrift Store open again
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. It was an ambitious undertaking, but it was accomplished in less than a week. The United Methodist Thrift Store was closed for a brief period of time…
Business After Hours scheduled
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. After a successful event at the Main Street Playhouse and Event Center, Business After Hours is scheduled to take place once again in the month of March…
Cowboys split games
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys are managing to play well in the games that seem to matter the most, that is, the district games. In…
Cowgirls stung by Hornets
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Errors proved costly as the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls traveled to Mayo on Friday, March 9, to face the Lady Hornets of Lafayette High School….
West Point’s Point of View
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Colin P. Kelly Jr. was no doubt a brave hero in World War II (WWII), and his legacy lives on in Madison still today. Born in 1915…
New gun bill now state law
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Florida Governor Rick Scott is experiencing again the notion that one can’t please all the people all the time. Scarcely before the ink dried after signing the…
School Board prepares to address financial and safety issues
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Madison County School Board opened its meeting on Monday, March 5 with two special session issues. First up was a proposal to replace the MCHS Cowgirls’…
Emerald’s Gem Box: My Mom – My Blessing
My mother has always been one of the most Christian, caring, sweetest and generous women that I know. I am confident other people who know her would say the same thing. While…
Buford “Claude” Kelly
Buford “Claude” Kelly, of Perry, passed away on Saturday, March 10. Claude was born on March 7, 1942, to Buford and Dorothy Louise Kelly, in Quincy. Claude grew up in Woodville and…
Marion Marie Carter
Marion Marie Carter, 83, passed away on Wednesday, March 7, in Valdosta. Marie was born on July 13, 1934, in Lee, to James Andrew Thomas and Josie Webb Sterling. She was of…
NFCC Foundation to host anniversary gala April 14
Story Submitted The North Florida Community College Foundation has an elegant night of dinner, dancing, and dueling pianos planned for its 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee Gala on Saturday, April 14. The opportunity…
Community outreach coming soon
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. Community Day is scheduled for Saturday, April 28, on Wally Davis’ farm, located at 5757 NE Rocky Ford Rd., in Madison. This yearly event, which begins at…
St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church welcomes new pastor
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church (SJMBC) welcomed Bryant Thigpen as their new pastor on Sunday, March 11. Thigpen has spoken at SJMBC several times since May of…
Lee Elementary School enjoys appreciation dinner
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Community Assesssment Team (CAT) showed their appreciation to the faculty and staff of Lee Elementary School (LES) on Monday, Feb. 5. The staff enjoyed a wonderful…
Fundraiser at Pinetta Elementary
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Friday, April 13, you can get a great meal in Pinetta at a good price. Pinetta Elementary School (PES) is hosting a fish fry at their…
239 pounds of marijuana seized
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. The driver of a semi-truck was arrested over the weekend after a large amount of marijuana was discovered in the trailer. According to a report by the…
School safety discussed
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, Feb. 28, the topic of school safety was discussed. In light of the…
From the sunny side… Remembering Herbie
I have been very blessed in my life to have had the opportunity to meet some very fascinating people. People from literally all walks of life, from all over the world. I…