George “Jackson” Mugge, 81, of Greenville, Fla. passed away Monday, Oct. 19 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital with his wife and son by his side. Jackson was born July 24, 1939 in Valdosta,…
Madison County Fire Rescue serves up fire safety in the kitchen
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com With everyone at home and cooking more due to the pandemic, Madison County Fire Rescue (MCFR) wants to spread the word on how to stay safe and prevent fires…
Warriors land playoff spot
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Florida High School Athletic Association has released the brackets for the 2020 football playoffs and the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) will have a first-round bye on Friday, Nov….
Transportation improved in the 1900s
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com As highway routes were being laid out in the early 1900s, Madison County officials worked diligently to secure a route through the county on the Dixie Highway. This was…
State Road 53 wreck: OnStar on the job 24/7
Deidre Myers news@greenepublishing.com At 10:10 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 19, Madison County Communication Center received a 911 call from OnStar in reference to a possible wreck near State Road 53 South and…
Emerald’s Gem Box: County Referendum and State Amendments What they really mean
We are down to the wire! It is officially VOTING TIME! Early voting has begun and the polls have been bustling; absentee ballots are being mailed in; while some citizens like to…
Learning As I Go: My tribe
It was obvious he was upset. He walked through the house with his head hanging down. The summer had been long, boring and lonely. COVID-19 sucked most of the fun out of…
Frances Elisabeth Bowers
Ms. Frances Elisabeth Bowers, age 93, died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020 at Capital Regional Medical Center. She was born on Feb. 25, 1927 in Monticello, Fla., to William Hill and Bessie Elisabeth…
Steen elected into Hall of Fame
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2020, a fourth Madison County resident will officially be inducted into the Florida Veteran’s Hall of Fame. That resident being U.S. Navy Captain (retired)…
Football playoff bracket set
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Florida High School Athletic Association has released the Class 1A football playoff bracket. It was announced at the beginning of the season that each team would have a…
Samaritans Purse to collect Christmas shoeboxes for foreign children
Bryant Thigpen news@greenepublishing.com With Christmas just around the corner, Samaritan’s Purse is collecting shoeboxes filled with goodies to send to needy children all across the world. The national collection week for…
The Boothe Family Scholarship Changing the trajectory of young lives
North Florida College Contributor The Boothe Family Scholarship will support students who are the first in their families to enroll in college. It was initiated by Darvin Boothe, a 1967 graduate from…
Six amendments that will appear on November ballot
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com Besides the slew of candidates that will appear on ballot in the November general election, Floridians will see six statewide amendments – four of them initiated by citizens,…
From the sunny side: Elevator music
Of the many fond memories of time spent with my father, taking road trips and the music that he would play often sticks out in my mind. One particular trip was when…
Michael Oren Sweeney
Michael Oren Sweeney, 69, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020 in Lee, Fla. surrounded by his loving family. Michael was born on Oct. 31, 1950 in Washington, D.C. to Norman Wilmore…
Michelle’s Formal Wear picks models from Madison
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Michelle’s Formal Wear is a dress shop in Adel, Ga., stocked with ball gowns, wedding dresses, prom dresses and more. Every year they host a photo competition on Facebook…
11:1 Catering comes to Madison
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com A new food truck, 11:1 Catering, has recently made its mark here in Madison and has become the talk of the town. Founded and run by Natasha Bass, it…
Lady Warriors claim conference title
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Lady Warriors continue to dominate the volleyball court. During the week of Monday, Oct. 5, through Saturday, Oct. 10, the Lady Warriors claimed the…
Attics offer intriguing glimpse at family history
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Martha Hoyt Young was one of my aunts who passed well before my time. Young died a tragic death within two years of writing this humorous reflection on the…
2020 Jon Gould Florida Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Ashley Farms is owned and operated by Don Ashley and his sister, Theo Meadows. The two of them were recently awarded the 2020 Jon Gould Florida Outstanding Tree Farmer…