Mrs. Shirley Dunna Pastor, 82, of Roanoke Rapids, NC; formerly of Lee, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 4, at Liberty Commons Nursing Home in Weldon, NC. Pastor was born on July 4,…
Henry Alphonso McCoy, Jr.
Mr. Henry Alphonso McCoy, Jr. passed away on Sunday, Nov. 5, in Orlando. McCoy was born in Madison, on Feb. 6, 1941 to Mr. and Mrs. Allie (Codie) McCoy and Henry McCoy,…
American Legion hosts Veterans Day Ceremony
Story Submitted On Saturday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m., the Madison County area American Legion will host a Veterans Day ceremony at the Madison County High School (MCHS) gym. This ceremony will…
Class 1A football playoff field announced
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) has announced the 16 teams that will be vying for the coveted State Championship trophy. The FHSAA announced earlier this…
ACA sports teams advance
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Christian Academy golf team punched their ticket to the state golf championships at the Mission Inn Resort and Club in Howey-in-the-Hills, Fl. The Warriors came…
NFCC upcoming CDL program orientation sessions Tuition scholarships may be available; Class begins Feb. 7, 2018
Story Submitted North Florida Community College (NFCC) and CareerSource North Florida are working together to help get new students on the road to success and enrolled in the College’s new Commercial Driver’s…
LOCAL: Tumor causes financial hardship for Madison family
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. It started as what seemed to be a simple case of vertigo. That uncomfortable feeling of dizziness or spinning that can make a person literally question, which…
WRECK: Wreck sends three to hospital
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. At approximately 7:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 30, two vehicles collided in north Madison County after a failure to yield right of way. According to Florida Highway…
State: Minimum wage to rise in 2018
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. The last time Florida’s minimum wage went up was on Jan. 1, when workers started getting paid $8.10 per hour. Before that, on Jan. 1, 2015, Florida…
City of Madison: Get ready for “Light Up Madison”
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Downtown Madison is getting ready to experience another fun-filled event. The Kiwanis Club of Madison is planning the 7th Annual Light Up Madison event for Saturday, Dec….
Wreck: Greenville resident involved in collision
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Monday morning, Oct. 30, at approximately 7:29 a.m., a Greenville resident was involved in an early morning collision involving a bicycle in Wakulla County. According to…
National Security: Veterans Day
Joe Boyles: Guest Columnist Saturday is Veterans Day, the day we honor our veteran soldiers, sailors, airmen, coast guardsmen and marines, living and dead, former and current. Originally, this observance was known…
Christine Bloodworth
Mrs. Christine Bloodworth, born Oct. 28, 1927, in Crossland, Ga., left this world to be with the Lord on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017. She will be reunited with her sweetheart, Roy, of…
Regional Planning Council receives award
Story Submitted The North Central Florida Regional Planning Council (NCFRPC) received a 2017 Innovation Award from the National Association of Development Organizations Research Foundation for the Experience North Florida by Bicycle website…
Groups join together to offer conference in January
Nancy Taylor: Greene Publishing, Inc. Join Light Breaks Through, FutureNow, A Time to Dance Performing Arts Studio, Anchor Faith Worship, and New Covenant Church for REDISCOVER 2018 in Valdosta, Ga. on Friday,…
Rise to 55 begins in Madison
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. In order to improve the standard of living for its citizens, the State of Florida has begun an ambitious goal of increasing the number of citizens attaining…
The Jake Sullivan Golf Tournament made for an awesome weekend
Emerald G. Parsons: Greene Publishing, Inc. The annual Jake Sullivan Golf Tournament was held Oct. 21-22 at the Madison Golf & Country Club. Approximately 60 golfers joined together for a fun-filled weekend…
Cowboys rope in Raiders, cap off undefeated season
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. For the second season in a row, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys have completed a perfect, undefeated regular season. On Thursday, Nov. 2, the Cowboys…
GOVERNMENT: Tim Sanders to serve as Jefferson County’s Interim Clerk of the Court
Lazaro Aleman: Greene Publishing, Inc. As of Wednesday morning, Nov. 1, the Jefferson County Clerk of Court’s office has a new head at its helm. Tim Sanders was administered the oath of…
Lee Community: Closing after 71 years
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Cherry Farms Hardware in Lee has been around for quite sometime but now, it’s time to say “see you later,” but not “goodbye.” Larrie Cherry served three…