Joe Boyles Guest Columnist A few years ago, gender-dysphoria (confusion) was the rage among young people connected or addicted to social media. I personally know that there was bullying going on to…
Learning As I Go: Obey and trust
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist February, two years ago, I started physical therapy. That January I took a bad fall chasing a lob on the pickleball court (and for those who want…
Standing together for neighbors in need: Rosa Saddler
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The loss of a spouse is never an easy thing to face. Add to that, the task of caring for three young children and it could challenge the strength…
Standing together for neighbors in need: Britny Nicole Ammons
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com A local single mom, Britny Nicole Ammons, recently suffered the devastating loss of her home and three beloved pets to a tragic house fire. The blaze, which occurred on…
Student transportation a hot topic during school board meeting
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County District School Board on Monday, Feb. 2, the topic of student transportation became the focus of heated discussion among several attendees…
The RISE Scholarship open to High School High Tech students
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Applications are now open for the Able Trust RISE Scholarship, a financial aid opportunity designed to support High School High Tech (HSHT) students as they transition from high school…
Madison Youth Soccer opens spring/summer registration
Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison Youth Soccer League (MYSL) recently announced their spring/summer soccer program is open for registration. The MYSL’s main goal is to foster youth sports and teamwork for the…
Fundraiser begins as Shelly Rodriquez battles cancer
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison resident Shelly Rodriquez was recently diagnosed with breast cancer after finding a suspicious lump during self examination. An ultrasound and mammogram in early December of 2025 confirmed the…
Senior Night sweep: Cowboys and Cowgirls triumph over Trojans
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison County High School (MCHS) celebrated Senior Night on Saturday, Dec. 31, by recognizing its varsity seniors and closing the evening with two victories over the Hamilton County Trojans….
FWC approves holistic management approach for spotted seatrout
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Media@MyFWC.com At its February meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved new management regions and regulations for spotted seatrout as a part of…
Valdosta State University announces Fall 2025 graduates
Valdosta State University Contributor Valdosta State University (VSU) is proud to announce the members of its graduating class of Fall 2025. This includes the following area residents: Lisa Daniels, of Madison, earned…
Florida Run for the Fallen will pass through Madison County Feb. 6-7
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com On Friday, Feb. 6, a team of more than 20 marathon-trained athletes will embark on a 176-mile, three-day journey from Tallahassee to Jacksonville to honor every service member with…
Registration opens for E.C. Tyner Children’s Camp
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Kim Whigham, director of the E.C. Tyner Children’s Camp at Pickett Lake and the Middle Florida Baptist Association are pleased to announce that registration is now open for…
Bringing heart back to Valentines Day
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing Every February 14, Valentine’s Day arrives wrapped in red ribbon and price tags. Stores overflow with chocolates, balloons, teddy bears and cards that declare love in shiny cursive, while…
Seventy years have passed since the Tallahassee Bus Boycott
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com. On May 26, 1956, two Florida A&M University (FAMU) students rode in “whites only” seats in a Tallahassee bus. When the driver demanded that the young women, Wilhelmina Jakes…
Un-bee-lievable spelling showdown: Jabaris Thornton, Jr. heads to Regionals
Cheltsie Holbrook Greene Publishing, Inc. On Monday, Feb. 2, the Madison County District Spelling Bee took place at the Madison County Central School (MCCS), where the best of the best-spellers took the…
“I was Ted Bundy’s best man.” Former Florida State Attorney shares unforgettable first-hand accounts for JMPHS forensic students
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com In the early 1970’s, America was a country built on trust. College campuses were open, hitchhiking was common, and young people, especially women, moved through the world without the…
Rose Knox draws crowd for immersive book signing at Madison Books
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com A large and enthusiastic crowd gathered at Madison Books on Friday, Jan 30, for a special book signing and presentation by local author and historian Rose Knox. The evening…
Town of Lee accepts bid for resurfacing Lee School Avenue
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Lee Town Council met on Tuesday, Feb. 3 and reviewed several bids for the resurfacing of Lee School Avenue. The Council accepted the bid from Anderson Columbia Co.,…
Button up your overcoat
Rev. Cheryl Cruce Columnist As our world braces for winter storms, I can still see myself as a little girl, standing at the edge of the road, waiting for the school bus,…