Michael Curtis reporter2@greenepublishing.com The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) met at 6 p.m., on Wednesday, Oct. 29, for their bi-monthly meeting; however, the meeting focused on a few key issues. One focal…
Learning As I Go: “Halloween is over already!”
“Halloween is over already!” my son cried from the backseat. Elephant tears ran down his cheeks as he boohooed all the way home. “No more costumes,” “No more candy,” “No more running…
Emerald’s Gem Box: How will you act tomorrow? Like an adult or a child?
By the time this paper hits the streets, the polls will still be open for a few more hours. Tomorrow, or the next day, or the next day, we will find out…
Minnie Lee Bass Newborn
Minnie Lee Bass Newborn, 83, of Madison, Fla., passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, surrounded by her family. Minnie Lee was born on January 17,…
Shirley Dempsey Allen
Shirley Dempsey Allen, age 83, of Jasper, Fla. passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 at Lake City Medical Center Live Oak Campus. Shirley was the daughter…
Gayle Elizabeth Caldwell Walker
Gayle Elizabeth Caldwell Walker, 79, passed away peacefully at her home in Madison, Fla. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020 with her loving family and close friends by her side. Gayle was born…
Cowboys fall to Bulldogs
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (Cowboys) ended their regular season with a hard-fought and disappointing, 15-14, defeat by the Bulldogs of Flagler Palm Coast High School, from Palm Coast,…
Town of Lee welcomes stocking and cleaning
Michael Curtis reporter2@greenepublishing.com Town of Lee City Manager Sona Hayslett, who also serves as town clerk, was pleased that Lake Brittany was recently stocked, not to mention the cleaning of the water…
Madison Church of Christ Bible study and worship now on-line
Madison Church of Christ Minister, Ted Brooks Contributor The Madison Church of Christ has for several years sought to invite community members in response to the commandment of Christ (Mark 16:15-16). We…
Letter to the Editor: Socialist Tissue
My nose was running like a faucet! I was in Europe and had come down with a cold like no other. Washcloth in hand, I went into a store to buy some…
Letter to the Editor: I have two points to make
You know I have two points in this letter to the editor. First is with Covid-19. Remember way back at the beginning of this virus when President Trump was accused of being…
Letter to the Editor: If you live in Madison County
If you live in Madison County, chances are that you have seen the monument residing there on the northeast corner of US-90 and Range Street. You have seen the four angels, arms…
Ralph George Smith
Ralph George Smith, 68, lifelong resident of Madison, Fla., suddenly departed his earthly life to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, in Madison, Fla. Viewing & Visitation will be…
Minnie Lee Bass Newborn
Minnie Lee Bass Newborn, 83 of Madison Fla. passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday Oct. 22, 2020, surrounded by her family. Minnie Lee was born on Jan. 17,1937 to the…
Learning As I Go: Sit in your seat
“In front of you is a piece of tape on the table. Write your name on the tape. This is your seat in the main auditorium for the remainder of the conference.”…
Emerald’s Gem Box: GET OUT AND VOTE!
Early voting has begun and, according to news reports, the turnout is great! That is such a fantastic fact; considering how low voter turnout has been in the last several years. According…
Two-car collision
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com On Friday, Oct. 23 at 3:45 p.m., Madison Police Department (MPD) officers responded to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Pickle Lane and E. Base Street, otherwise known…
Letter to the Editor: Teach your children (and grandchildren)well
Donald Trump has made the 2020 election about integrity, not politics. His daily narrative, laced with lies and misleading statements, requires his supporters to endorse and essentially adopt his shockingly barren value…
From the sunny side: Unity
I had a conversation with someone recently and a thought hit my mind. That’s not unusual for a thought to hit my mind. Sometimes, a really good thought hits my mind and…
John Lee Bullard, Jr.
John Lee Bullard, Jr., 71, of Madison, Fla. passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020 at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, Ga. John was born Aug. 11, 1949 to John Lee…