Ruth Virginia Byrd Barnes was born in Blountstown, Fla. on Dec. 29, 1924 and passed away on Monday, Sept. 21, 2020 in Panama City, Fla. In her early years, Ruth married the…
American Legion members travel to Steinhatchee
Debbie Snapp news@greenepublishing.com A number of members of the American Legion Cherry Lake Post No. 224 and Auxiliary Unit traveled to attend a District 3 meeting at American Legion Post 291 in…
Broncos shut out Bullpups
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com There were more turnovers than found in a bakery shop when the Madison County Central School (MCCS) Broncos took advantage to chalk up a one-sided 36-0 shut-out of the…
Goats, soap and peace at Serenity Acres
Savannah Reams editor@greenepublishing.com Amidst the grassy fields painted richly green and the winding scenic routes of the Madison County countryside, sits Serenity Acres Farm, a homestead with a huge mission: goats. These…
Time to go hunting! The 411 on time in the woods
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com Throw on your camouflage, grab your hunting gear and let’s head to the woods. The 2020-2021 hunting season is already underway in North Florida’s Zone C and will soon…
Help available for Madison businesses
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Madison County businesses have an opportunity to apply for a business grant as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The Madison Cares Small Business…
Upward registration deadline approaching
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Registration for Madison Upward and Recreation is coming to a close on Saturday, Oct. 3. The registration fee is $80 per child. You can submit the registration form online…
Remembering Raymond Pinkard: Former MFD chief passes away
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com Those who knew Raymond Pinkard knew he took care of those under his wing. That was the atmosphere that his firefighters worked under his 30 plus years of leadership…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Get spooked; right here in Madison!
This year has been crazy; wasn’t it just yesterday it was March? We have no memories of anything we did for six months, for we were not “allowed” to do anything. It…
Learning As I Go: Keep the engine running
I had some errands in Valdosta this morning and chose the wrong route. The train was hooking and unhooking cars across the intersection and kept moving back and forth. I waited. And…
Richard Allen Newman
Richard Newman died in his home in Pinetta on Oct. 30, 2019. A memorial service was held in Mississippi in November. He is known for his softball playing and golfing. He was…
Penny Day Barrs
Penny Day Barrs, 76, of Madison, Fla., went home to rest with our Heavenly Father on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020 surrounded by her loving family following many years of battling chronic lung…
Joyce Merritt Rutherford
Joyce Merritt Rutherford, 87, of Lee, Fla., entered into Heavenly rest surrounded by her family on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Ervin Merritt and Mildred Ragans…
Siblings reunite after 60 years apart
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Bob Bezick, a resident of Madison, describes his story as “an amazing discovery channel.” He states that he’s just your typical local man. Bezick has three kids who are…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Going for the win
Vince Lombardi once said, “Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing.” I love that guy. His mantra for the Green Bay Packers must have stuck in my head as a kid because…
Taylor Hosford dominates a male sport
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Taylor Hosford, 25, of Madison, has worked her way up in drag racing. She initially got into racing because her dad raced go carts and worked for NASCAR. In…
Lake Park of Madison reopens its doors, reuniting loved ones at last
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com On Monday, Sept. 21, Lake Park of Madison Nursing and Rehabilitation officially reopened its doors to family visitors. For the past six months, visitation was shut down in order…
From the sunny side: Jellies
I’m sure I have said this before, but it still rings true. There are times when I am at a loss for something to write about. I usually don’t hit the panic…
Ruby T. Brown
Ruby Thomas Brown, 73, of Tamarac, Fla. passed there on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020 in New Zion Cemetery, in Greenville….
Theola Jennings McNeill
Theola Jennings McNeill, 69, of Valdosta, Ga. passed away in Tampa, Fla. on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. Graveside services are at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26 in St. Matthews Cemetery, Greenville….