Mrs. Jessie Bell Thompson James, 99, finished her earthly course on Friday, Feb. 23, 2018. A lifelong Madison County resident, she was a retired plywood factory employee and a longtime member of…
Jacobus DeJonge
Jacobus DeJonge, 78, was born in Zaan Dam, Holland, on Feb. 8, 1940 and passed away at home on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in Lee. After graduation from the Dutch Merchant Marine…
Down Home Days Parade applications now accepted
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Madison County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism invites you to join them in the 37th Annual Down Home Days Parade, on Saturday, April 21, at 10…
Cowboys lose heart-breaker in state semi-final
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. The expression on Madison County High School (MCHS) junior Cowboy guard Travis Jay’s face as he answered questions from the media told the entire story of the…
Madison County Turkey Federation holds Annual Banquet
Emerald G. Parsons: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Madison County Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) members and guests were served a delicious seafood buffet meal Saturday evening, March 3, during…
Fatal Shooting
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Madison Police Department (MPD) and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) are currently investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Wednesday, March 7. According to MPD…
One dead, one injured after shooting
Cheltsie Holbrook: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Madison Police Department and Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) are currently investigating a shooting that occurred this morning, Wednesday, March 7 on Mandina Ave. According to…
Armed Robbery at Jimmies Auto Plaza
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is currently on the look-out for the suspect who robbed Jimmies Auto Plaza, on Sunday, March 4. Major David Harper of…
Senate passes new gun laws
Ashley Hunter: Greene Publishing, Inc. “The Legislature finds there is a need to comprehensively address the crisis of gun violence, including but not limited to, gun violence on school campuses,” reads the…
Alexander signs to be a Cavalier
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Another Cowboy has signed a Letter of Intent to play college football. This time, Johnathon Alexander will be going from a Cowboy to a Cavalier as he…
Emerald’s Gem Box: The boiling frog affect
I have watched and listened closely these last several weeks about the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting and all the discussions about gun control since then. I cannot possibly understand the…
Michael S. Smithie
Michael S. Smithie, 42, passed away on Friday, March 2, in Madison. He was born to Patricia Smithie and the late John David Smithie, on March 10, 1975, in Quitman, Ga. He…
Mary Wolf
Mary Wolf, 86, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 6, after a long illness. She was born on May 12, 1930, to Joe and Nancy Loper, in Davie, Fl. Mary was preceded in…
Gloria Jean Hart
Gloria Jean Hart, 73, passed away on Thursday, March 1, at South Georgia Medical Center, in Valdosta. Jean was born in Madison County, where she was a lifelong resident. She was an…
Vendor applications now being accepted
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Down Home Days 2018 is right around the corner, and what is a good festival without great food, and good shopping? Vendor applications are now being accepted for…
Court Kingz coming to Madison
Story Submitted Court Kingz is proud to return to Madison to speak to the youth on the importance of making the right decisions. The Court Kingz, whose motto is “His court… His…
Cowboys baseball season starts
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. The warmer temps of late February and early March can only mean one thing. Baseball season is on its way. Soon, the smell of red clay, the…
Hunter Safety Course being offered
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Want knowledge on how to “think SAFE” while hunting? Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is bringing an online hunter safety course to Pinetta on Saturday,…
Passing Parade: The Last Ounce of Courage
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist Everyday heroes! Yes, that describes the four chaplains and their sacrifice. It was on Feb. 3, 1943, that the U.S.A.T. Dorchester, a military transport ship carrying 902…
Cowboys make history: Moving ahead to Final Four
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. In 2016, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys were defeated by the Hornets of Hawthorne High School in the first round of the state basketball play-offs…