I really do try to steer away from political stuff during our weekly visits, but when I see the level of silliness that I am currently witnessing out of the “hired help”…
Edna Guion Hollie
Edna Guion Hollie, age 91, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021 in Dowling Park, Fla. She was born and raised in Miami, Fla. Her parents were Edward L Hoppe, Sr. and…
Georgene Winona Taylor
Georgene Winona Taylor age 74, passed away Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020 at her home in Live Oak near Dowling Park. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., on Saturday, Jan….
Kristie Roberson Solomon
Kristie Roberson Solomon, age 46, passed away on Monday, Dec. 21, 2020. She was a native of Perry, Fla., and a resident of Hammond, La. Kristie was a graduate of Ponchatoula High…
Another health advisory issued for Withlacoochee River
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Wednesday, Jan. 6, the Madison County and Hamilton County offices of the Florida Department of Health (DOH) issued a health advisory for those living along and near the…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Good to the last drop
While I tolerated milk and juices while growing up, it was Fanta grape soda that stole my heart. It had such a rich grape flavor that blended well with loads of sugar…
Former Cowgirl ready to hit the court
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It began when a little girl in the second grade started playing basketball with the boys at Pinetta Elementary School. Young Brittany Hasty made her mind up then that…
Kiwanians end year with service projects
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison County Coordinator Sherilyn Pickels was the guest speaker at the Kiwanis Club meeting on Thursday, Dec. 3, discussing the partnership of Duke Energy with the Kiwanis to provide…
Diana Gale Dickert James
Diana (Dina) James, age 52, passed away peacefully at her home in Monticello, Fla. on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. Born August 19, 1968, Dina was the daughter of John and Gale Dickert….
Deloise Williams Pryor (1954-2021)
Deloise Williams Pryor, 66, affectionately called “Loise”, was born in Quitman, Ga. on Feb. 15, 1954. She was the fourth child and eldest daughter born to George Williams, Sr. and Birda Dasher…
Collision crushes pickup truck
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Dec. 29, on Colin Kelly Highway in northern Pinetta, a wreck ended in the ditch. According to an official Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) report, the incident occurred…
Learning As I Go: The capture of ratzilla
“Set all four traps. I’m tired of hearing that stupid thing in my walls and under the floor all night. Let’s kill him.” And so, my husband set the traps behind the…
Emerald’s Gem Box: 2021 – Hit Refresh – New Year – New You!
2021 is here! It is time to press refresh – it is time to become the newest, most updated version of who you are! If you don’t have a dream – this…
Rep. Shoaf and Sen. Ausley to hold legislative meeting
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com District Seven State Representative Jason Shoaf (R-Port St. Joe), announced that he will host a legislative meeting in Madison on Thursday, Jan. 7. The meeting will take place in…
Pictures from the past
Camp Suwannee Store of Ellaville, Fla. from 1922. [www.floridamemory.com/Courtesy]
The Hartsfields bring hemp to the big bend area
Ramsey Sullivan news@greenepublishing.com In Southern parts of the United States, there is a lot of speculation surrounding the growth and usage of hemp. Despite what many people might think, hemp is not…
DonorsChoose helps local teachers
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Teaching has always been a challenging profession, even in the best of times. It takes a special gift to be able to effectively transfer knowledge from one person to…
Fun and faith with Upward Basketball
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Upward Basketball at the Madison Church of God is underway with their basketball season. Upward Basketball is a nationwide youth sports program geared toward church involvement and teaching spiritual…
Worldwide neighbors help Madison
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Betty Zembrycki, from Owensboro, Ky., wanted to help her neighbors during the holiday season. The catch was, she wasn’t in her hometown of Owensboro. She did not allow that…
From the sunny side: Not the same old New Year
I admit, I’ve never been much for making a big deal out of New Year’s Day. Marking another day on the calendar is a bit arbitrary, if you ask me; which no…