Whenever I hear about someone finding out they have cancer, there’s a lump that forms deep in my throat. Immediately I go back and remember our own news. I relive the emotions…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Happy birthday, Kennedy
Two years ago, I entered into the elite and amazing group of grandparenthood; and I must say being a grandmother (AKA Glamma) is absolutely wonderful. My perfect little granddaughter, Kennedy Elizabeth…
Beverly Fletcher Watts
Beverly Fletcher Watts, 41, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020 in Valdosta, Ga. Beverly was born on Sept. 5, 1979 in Valdosta, Ga. to her parents, David Fletcher and Peggy Davis…
Janie Ann Lane
Janie Ann Lane, a lifelong resident of Madison County, Fla. succumbed to her battle with pancreatic cancer on Sept. 23, 2020. Janie Ann lived in Greenville most of her life. She was…
Chuck Roberson receives honoring award
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com A homegrown soul singer who learned his skills in a competitive feat against his brother has remained at home for the last few months while COVID-19 has knocked out…
Cowboys cage Tigers
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com One thing you can always count on when the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys play the Tigers of Columbia High School is that it is going to be…
Pulpit: The true blessing of Communion
Pastor Steve Jones, Grace Presbyterian Church Contributor Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. 1 Corinthians 11:28 I have a vivid memory…
MCFR visits Greenville school
Members of the Madison County Fire Rescue (MCFR) made a stop at Greenville Elementary School on Thursday, Oct. 1, just before National Fire Prevention Week. MCFR conducted fire safety activities with the…
A different Homecoming parade
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Like many aspects of life in 2020, adjustments and changes have had to be made to things that may have been taken for granted in previous years. This year’s…
Cowboys Gameday: The road ahead
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com For the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys, the “road to Tallahassee” will literally be “on the road.” The Cowboys will spend the rest of the regular season as…
From the sunny side: Differences
I’m sure y’all know by now that I try to stay away from too much “political stuff” here. I figure there’s enough of that in other places. If you are a regular…
Barbara “Patsy” Sanderson
Barbara “Patsy” Sanderson, 86, passed away on Friday, Oct. 2, 2020 in Palatka, Fla. where she had lived for the past two years. Patsy was born on Aug. 17, 1934 in Ocilla,…
Sammy Jackson Harry
Sammy Jackson Harry, age 60, of Cherry Lake, Fla., passed away on Friday, Sept. 18, 2020 at Big Bend Hospice in Tallahassee, Fla., after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Sammy was…
Healthcare Hero: Tiffany Strickland
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Tiffany Strickland is a loving wife to her husband, Glenn Strickland, and a caring mother to her daughters, Courtney (23) and Camryn (21). On top of having successfully raised…
Way Back When
Oct. 7, 1960 Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Curry of Madison announce the birth of a baby girl on Oct. 3. She weighed 7 lb and 15 oz. Miss Nancy Tibbals, bride elect…
Rotary Club plans fundraiser
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com One of the most anticipated events of the season is coming in late October. The Madison Rotary Club will be holding their annual Prime Rib Dinner fundraiser on Thursday,…
Madison County men save trucker’s life
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com If Shawn Stevens and Jeffrey Webb arrived 15 seconds later than they did to the scene of a semi-truck rollover, there might not have been a heroic tale to…
From the sunny side: Big Brother
I’m generally not one of those big “conspiracy” kind of guys. I personally think the government has (or should have) bigger fish to fry than to worry about what I do on…
MPD makes meth arrest
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com A man under the influence of drugs was arrested on drug-related charges on Tuesday, Sept. 22, after his vehicle was stopped in the roadway at a busy Madison intersection,…
William “Billy” Charles Richardson
William “Billy” Charles Richardson, age 76, peacefully passed away on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020 at his home. The service for Billy was held on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020 with a viewing from…