John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com Another Cowboy of Madison County is preparing to suit up once more, and this time, it’s an adventure outside of the United States that he won’t soon forget. Christopher…
Letters to the Editor: Biden should have to debate before the first votes are cast
For a man who has been in politics for nearly 50 years, it seems incredible that Joe Biden is hoping to be elected president by voters who never even get a real…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Wake up early and seize the day
My alarm clock goes off early every morning, at 3 a.m. I get up, I exercise, take a shower, get ready for the day, do some household chores and head off to…
Wanda Revels Williams
Wanda Revels Williams, age 88, died Monday, Aug. 31, 2020 at Madison County Hospital. She loved fishing, gardening, reading and cooking. She was always a mother to anyone her kids brought home….
Willie C. Moore
Willie C. Moore, 82, of Ohio passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020 in Ohio. Graveside Services will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020, at Oak Ridge Cemetery located…
Learning As I Go: Remember the way
The weeds were almost as tall as my mower. It has only been three weeks since I mowed the path around the field. Unless I knew there was a path there previously,…
Hackett and Poore square off in speech duel
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Friday, Aug. 28, the Mad Talkers Toastmasters met by Zoom for their fourth Friday session. As the meeting came to order, members were in for a treat as…
New Teacher Spotlight: Hayley Starling
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Valdosta native Hayley Starling planned on using her Bachelor’s degree in fine arts to pursue a career in graphic design. That was before her kids came along. Starling was…
Cowboys tame Tigers
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys took advantage of numerous turnovers by the Jefferson Somerset Tigers to open their 2020 campaign with a 47-0 shut-out of their long-time…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Staying afloat
Summers at church were rarely boring in my youth group because we were always on the move. We regularly attended conferences and special events. Plus, we had a way of making local…
Coronavirus Food Assistance Program for Farmers and Ranchers
Story Submitted Agricultural producers can still apply for USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which provides direct payments to offset impacts from the coronavirus pandemic. The application and a payment calculator are…
Proposed cemetery moratorium on Greenville agenda tonight
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com Amid continuing budget discussion at the Greenville Town Hall, a hot button issue is returning to the board during a special meeting/budget workshop on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 5…
Heritage advocacy group calling for investigation of Mayor
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com A dossier of information regarding Madison Mayor Rayne Cooks’ residency has been sent to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) by an advocacy group, Save Southern Heritage Florida…
From the sunny side: Trash bags
There are times when I am given an assignment and I jump into it with both feet. There are other times when I do what I have to do and let it…
Mary Windham
Mary Windham, 76, of Lee, Fla., passed away on Aug. 31, 2020 after a short illness. Mary was born on April 23, 1944 to Christopher Elton Speer and Carltine Speer, in Coral…
Lewis “Lou” Stanley Peterson
Lewis “Lou” Stanley Peterson, 76, of Madison Fla., gained his wings on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020 at South Georgia Medical Center. Graveside rites will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 4,…
Karen Sue Houser
Karen Sue Houser, 77, passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on Sept. 1, 2020 in Tallahassee, Fla. surrounded by her family. She was born on Jan. 1, 1943…
Small Business Spotlight: Mossy Oak Properties
Ramsey Sullivan news@greenepublishing.com Ben Jones, broker and owner of Mossy Oak Properties, opened his business in Madison County on July 29, 2015 on Horry Avenue. He joined the Madison County Chamber…
Cowboys Gameday: The “Fight 4 Four” begins
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Although the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys football team has been forced to alter some procedures as they approached this season; the goal has remained crystal clear –…
Looking back at the Outstanding Farm Families of Madison County
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com Optimism – it’s what farmers need or else they wouldn’t still be farmers. They owe their life to top soil and the fact that it rains while their spouse…