Metro Contributor Father’s Day celebrations began on June 19, 1910, in the state of Washington. However, it wasn’t until 1972 that a day honoring fathers became a national holiday. Since then, children…
Father’s Day is filled with memories
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Father’s Day is coming up on Sunday, June 21. From my years of observation, this holiday is significantly downplayed from Mother’s Day, and I am not sure why. I’m…
VBS Schedule
Tuesday, July 7 – Friday, July 10 Madison First Methodist Church VBS 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For more information, contact (850) 973-6295. Monday, July 20 – Friday, July 24 The Madison…
Tessa Andrews returns home with summer speaking schedule
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Pinetta native Tessa Andrews, a longtime missionary in Haiti, is home for the summer, and her schedule is packed with speaking engagements in area churches. She kicked off her…
Way Back When
June 15, 1956 Mrs. H.O. Thompson, of Greenville, has as a weekend guest her granddaughter, Alice Long, of Quitman. Another granddaughter, Nancy Edwards, is with her for several days. Miss Marianne Browning,…
Help your family get a healthy start
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com For those starting a family in Madison County, the Florida Department of Health – Madison (DOH – Madison) offers resources to help your family get a healthy start. According…
Madison County 8U Babe Ruth team has success
The Madison County Babe Ruth 8U baseball team emerged from their district tournament as the District Runners-up. Pictured in the front row, from left to right, are: Jack Pickles, Lane Bloom, Donte…
Will the County assume fire services within the City?
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com A question on the minds of both City of Madison leaders and County leaders for months has now taken a more concrete form. That is, should the County…
Meet Johnnae Akins: The face of the Madison Police Department
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Madison native Johnnae Akins has been with the Madison Police Department (MPD) since December of 2025, and since that time she has proven herself to be a valuable member…
Perry author is bringing “Survival Stories of a Gen X Childhood” to the Watermelon Festival
Hailey Heseltine reporter@greenepublishing.com Perry local, artist, blogger and writer Dawn Viola Perez has hundreds of cherished memories that she wants to share. Growing up during the ’70s and ’80s, her childhood was…
Madison County Sheriff’s Office honors long-time officer
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Surrounded by family, friends and colleagues on Friday, May 29, Lt. Kay Stephenson, of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), was honored for her 29 years of service to…
American Legion Post 422 to celebrate anniversary
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Howard C. Barker American Legion Post 422, in Lee, will be celebrating a year of service to Veterans, their families and the Madison County community on Thursday, June…
July Fourth celebration planned
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In honor of the nation’s 250th birthday, the Madison Lions Club is planning their annual God and Country Celebration. The fun kicks off on Friday, July 4, at 6…
The Bush Wealth Advantage: Staying afloat in a sea of debt
Aaron Taylor Contributor Many people may only concentrate on reducing their debts when the economy begins to slow down. However, it may be smart to practice sound debt management even when times…
Jail Report 6.3 – 6.10
June 3 Corey McNeil – Possession of synthetic narcotics with intent to sell, possession of synthetic narcotics over 10 grams, drug equipment possession and/or use, possession of a controlled substance/MDMA, possession of…
Have you seen a turkey? The FWC wants to know
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking the help of Floridians across the state as they conduct their annual Wild Turkey Summer Survey. The FWC conducts…
Madison County Sheriff’s Office hosts women’s self-defense class
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, May 9, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) hosted their fourth self-defense class geared toward women. This time, the class was held at the Florida Sheriff’s Youth…
When you tell God you love Him
Sheryl Boldt Guest Columnist “I love You, Father.” When I say this short sentence, it changes my day. Every time I express my love for my heavenly Father, silently or out loud,…
From the Sunny Side: My small town
Rick Patrick Columnist As I am writing this, I am reminded of the phrase, “preaching to the choir.” I suppose that phrase comes from the fact that those in the church choir…
Learning As I Go: Remembering my Papa
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist There are some people who are always there; my papa was one of them. I don’t remember a holiday, birthday or special celebration when he hasn’t been…