Sheryl Boldt Guest Columnist Despite your brokenness, wouldn’t you like to experience the kind of peace that others envy? Wouldn’t you like to feel a peace that defies understanding, no matter what’s…
From the Sunny Side: Let the music play
Rick Patrick Columnist I have never been one to pay much attention to what others say I should do in terms of when I should begin my annual yuletide celebration. There are…
National Security: Advent
Joe Boyles Guest Columnist This past Sunday was the first Sunday of the season of Advent. In the liturgical calendar, this Sunday also marks the start of the church year. That’s why…
Learning As I Go: Advent Hope
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist I typed the word “hope” into the search engine. Top 10 Stories of Hope in 2025 Stories of Hope Share Stories of Hope Purchase Stories of Hope…
MCSO investigating Saturday morning shooting
MCSO Contributor Madison County Sheriff David Harper reports that on Saturday, Nov. 29, at 1:13 a.m., Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) deputies were in the area of a large pop-up block party,…
Florida 4-H Public Speaking Contest winners announced
The Florida 4-H Public Speaking Contest winners proudly display their hardware while pictured with 4-H Director Beth Moore. Pictured in back is Moore. Pictured in front, from left to right, are: fourth-grade…
Cheerleader spotlight: Laryssa Hedrick
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Laryssa Hedrick has been a cheerleader for five years and considers the Fellowship of Christian Athletes cheer camp to be her most memorable experience so far. She says…
Cheerleader spotlight: Maliyah Hawkins
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Maliyah Hawkins is the 15-year-old daughter of Marcus and Montrell Hawkins. She says her most memorable experience while cheering for the Cowboys has been Homecoming. She says a…
Applications for Lands Protection Program open soon
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Contributor The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will open an application cycle for the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program (RFLPP), beginning Monday,…
“Missy’s Law” legislation filed to keep dangerous felons in custody
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com A bill introduced in the Florida Legislature for the coming 2026 session aims to keep individuals convicted of serious crimes from being released prior to sentencing. House Bill 445,…
Sen. Corey Simon reintroduces Rural Renaissance bill
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com State Sen. Corey Simon has reintroduced legislation for the 2026 session that seeks to provide more support and resources to rural areas in terms of healthcare, improved roads and…
Negotiations continue over Greenville water tower access
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During a special meeting of the Greenville Town Council on Monday, Nov. 24, Greenville Town Attorney John Reid informed the council that a counteroffer extended to Wireless Propco, LLC…
Jungle Jingle offers one-of-a-kind holiday fun Saturday, Dec. 13, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com Santa will be making a special appearance this holiday season during the Jungle Jingle event at the North Florida Wildlife Center, a nonprofit sanctuary for vulnerable animals. Visitors on…
See “David” on the big screen this Christmas season
Ady Hammock news@greenepublishing.com The movie “David,” set to hit theaters on Friday, Dec. 19, is an epic, cinematic rendition of the Biblical story of a young shepherd and his eventual reign as…
Way Back When
60 Years Ago Dec. 3, 1965 On Friday, Nov. 26, Mrs. B.B. McArthur entertained the Marrow-Stanley wedding party, relatives and out-of-town guests at a luncheon at the Madison Dining Room. 50 Years…
Madison Creative Arts Academy holds Veterans Day program
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Wednesday, Nov. 12, Madison Creative Arts Academy (MCAA) honored those who have served the nation with a special Veterans Day program. The program, hosted by U.S. Army Veteran…
Madison Youth Soccer League remembers season
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Nov. 15, Madison Youth Soccer League held a banquet to honor and relive their exciting fall season. It was a memorable season, with overtime and shootouts taking…
Cheerleader Spotlight: Sky Brinson & Akhari Brown
Sky Brinson is the 15-year-old daughter of Pamela Moore and has been a cheerleader for four years. She says her personal goals for the year are to make good grades and communicate…
Cowboy football season ends
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys ended their 2025 football season with a heartbreaking 33-32 loss to the Blountstown High School Tigers on Friday, Nov. 21, in Blountstown,…
Aucilla Christian Academy alumni basketball tournament planned
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com All former Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warrior basketball players are invited to participate in a “Decades Basketball Tournament” on Saturday, Jan. 10, in the ACA gymnasium. The half-court tournament is scheduled…