Lee Trawick news@greenepublishing.com In 1859, a mild, meek-looking religious family moved to a small village named Bellville, in Hamilton County. The family’s name was Powell. Among the children in the family was…
Gray awarded Florida Logger of the Year
Ginger Gray Contributor Gray Logging, LLC of Madison County, was recently awarded Florida Logger of the Year for 2020 by the Florida Forestry Association. The annual event was held at the Omni Resort,…
From the sunny side: Thank goodness for baseball
I love baseball. There is no secret about that. In fact, I do believe I have shared that personal little bit of valuable information about myself on previous occasions. Of all the…
Former Cowboy now coaching in Quincy
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Former Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboy defensive back Mikhal “Korn Dawg” Kornegay has joined the coaching staff at Robert F. Munroe High School, in Quincy, Fla. A 2002…
Angela Lenedra Brown
Angela Lenedra Brown, 51, of Port St. Lucie, Fla. passed at home on Monday, April 19, 2021. Graveside services will be held at 12 p.m. on Monday, April 26, in St. Matthews…
Warren Ernest Wyrostek
Warren Ernest Wyrostek, 67, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Fla. with his family by his side, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s. Warren was born…
NFC Student Named to 2021 All-Florida Academic Team
NFC Contributor North Florida College student Julia Willis has been named to the 2021 All-Florida Academic Team. This prestigious designation recognizes student Phi Theta Kappa members within the Florida College System for…
Women’s Club donates to ARC Big Bend
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, April 8, the monthly Woman’s Club meeting began as any other, with the Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of “God Bless America,” followed by the recitation…
Greenville man charged for shooting into a crowded club in Perry
Taco Times Contributor Previous altercations and a simmering feud between three Madison County residents boiled over into Taylor County last week when one of the men pulled a gun and fired shots…
Learning As I Go: Grow where you’re planted
Plants growing out of people’s gutters or flowers in the middle of a concrete slab always baffle me. First, how did that little seed end up there, and second, how did it…
Madison Church of God honors Pastor Justus
Delores Stalnaker Contributor Madison Church of God will be recognizing Bishop Jason Justus on Sunday April 25, during the church’s morning worship service. Pastor Justus, most commonly called Jason, was initially called…
JoAnn Leggett Pittman
JoAnn Leggett Pittman, 85, went peacefully into the arms of our Lord, Saturday, April 17, 2021, at her home in Greenville. Joann passed with her daughter, Julie, and granddaughter, Samantha, comforting her…
NFC Team Supported Clean Up Madison Efforts
Kim Scarboro Contributor North Florida College (NFC) employees volunteered and cleaned up along State Road 53 North on Friday, March 19 as part of the Clean Up Madison event held on Saturday,…
Cowgirls defeat Lady Warriors
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com There was no shortage of offensive firepower on display at Cowgirl Field on Tuesday, April 13, when the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls faced off against the Aucilla…
Sheriff Harper updates Kiwanians
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, April 15, Madison County Sheriff David Harper was the guest speaker for the Madison Kiwanis Club. Harper began by saying how grateful and fortunate he was to…
Pastor finds greener pasture
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Rev. L.B. Plumer, a former pastor of Madison First Baptist Church, certainly moved on to greener pastures after moving to Buffalo, N.Y. Plumer was seeing “green” when he was…
North Florida College hosts community health event
Alyssa Ridenourreporter@greenepublishing.comOn Friday, April 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., North Florida College (NFC) hosted a community health event on the Madison courthouse lawn. The event featured several educational resources and…
STATE to INTERNATIONALS
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Jasmine Bryan is the 18-year-old daughter of James and Joanna Bryan. Her mother, Joanna, is originally from Sudbury, Ont., Canada, and her father, James, is a Madison County native….
Aucilla senior receives statewide recognition
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com Olivia Walton, a scholar and athlete at Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA), is one of 24 graduating students from around the state to be selected recently to receive part of…
From the sunny side: Grateful
I consider myself to be a truly blessed person. My life has indeed had its share of tough times and challenges. I continue to have tough times and challenges. I fully expect…