Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com In the late 1800s, Madison County had plenty of raucous activity that has been duly noted. But, the county also boasted of a rich spiritual life that flourished in…
Learning As I Go: Abscess of the heart
About a month ago, I began treatments for an ear infection. After a couple of weeks, I noticed a dull ache in my face near my jaw line. I have had bad…
Lorraine C. Warren
Mrs. Lorraine C. Warren passed away early Wednesday morning, Aug. 26, 2020. She was born in Pompano Beach, Fla. She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Madison,…
Marilyn Delores Seabrooks
Marilyn Delores Seabrooks, 71, a retired citizen of Greenville, Fla., passed away on Friday, Aug. 28, 2020 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital with family by her side. She was a proud member of…
Alston and Kay Kelley celebrate 50 years of marriage
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Aug. 29, Alston and Kay Kelley celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. The Kelleys began dating during their college years at Florida State University (FSU), although Kay had…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Seeing red
As summer rolled around each year, I had several things to look forward to. I would have a ridiculous amount of time on my hands, maybe take a short trip or two,…
Lee Elementary staff enjoys lunch
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com When the teachers and staff at Lee Elementary School (LES) began their pre-planning for the upcoming school year, they were treated to treats and other goodies during a special…
Kids love Touch-a-Truck
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Aug. 15, kids of all ages enjoyed learning about fire safety and ambulance services at Touch-a-Truck, held at the Emergency Medical Services station, in Madison. Chief Allen…
binderholz Group wins auction of Klausner Lumber One
binderholz contributor The Austrian binderholz Group, based in Fügen, purchased all assets of Klausner Lumber One LLC, based in Live Oak, Fla., in the auction held on Friday, Aug. 21. At the…
Way Back When
August 26, 1960 Madison Jaycees, at their luncheon meeting, Friday at Madison Hotel, voted to build 20 yards of new seats at Lanier Field. The work is to begin immediately on the…
Bobby Hutchinson named offensive coordinator for the Trojans
Bryant Thigpen news@greenepublishing.com The Hamilton County High School Trojans recently announced the addition of Bobby Hutchinson as the offensive coordinator to the coaching staff. While Hutchinson may be new to the…
Business After Hours hosted by Madison Church of God
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Aug. 18, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Madison County Chamber of Commerce members met with leaders of Madison Church of God for the monthly installment of…
Susie Ann Phillips Johnson
Susie Ann Phillips Johnson, 77, of Madison, Fla. passed in Valdosta, Ga. on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020. Graveside services are 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 28, in Oak Ridge Cemetary #1. Viewing-visitation…
From the sunny side: Dad jokes … part deux
Today, I am doing something I have not done before, but I am imagining there is a great need for it. I am writing a continuation of a previous column. Now, for…
Four injured in Lee wreck
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com Four people were transported to a South Georgia Hospital after a vehicle left a Lee roadway on Monday, Aug. 17. First responders were called to the scene of a…
Emerald’s Gem Box: You are what comes out of your mouth
In life, sometimes, we all tend to get caught up with our own emotions and problems and we seem to let those emotions run our lives. Especially in the times we are…
Learning As I Go: Kindergarten already
It got here too fast. Yesterday you were a tiny newborn I could hold in one arm and today, you strapped on your backpack and waltzed into kindergarten like you had done…
Stay informed with CODE RED
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com With hurricane season under way and more severe weather predicted, now is the time to be prepared. One crucial part of your preparedness should be signing up for CODE…
Small business spotlight: North Florida Paint & Body
Madison Chamber of Commerce Contributor Harvey Keeling was born and raised in Madison County. He opened North Florida Paint & Body in 2012, after spending 10 years with the Lowndes County Sheriff’s…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: The big lie
As my mother approaches her 93rd birthday, I find myself contemplating how she raised me much more often. She didn’t stress over perfection or controlling our every move, but she did have…