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…
MFD responds to barn fire
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com Firefighters with the Madison Fire Department (MFD) had an early morning when they were dispatched to a fire at McLeod Farms, just outside of the Madison City Limits: Once…
From the sunny side: Dad jokes
Over the last four years (can you believe there have been four years worth of our weekly visits?), I have developed a little bit of a reputation here at the newspaper. I…
Clandie Mae “Gold Gal” Gervin Smith
Clandie Mae “Gold Gal” Gervin Smith, 71, of Madison, Fla., passed on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020. Graveside services, with COVID restrictions, will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2020…
Jean Carroll
Jean Carroll was born on March 20, 1949, in Greenville, Fla. She completed her life of service to her family, her profession and her community on Monday, Aug. 17, 2020 in Tallahassee,…
Hubert “Junior” Carter
Mr. Hubert “Junior” Carter, 89, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020. Junior was born on Nov. 3, 1930 in Lee, Fla. to Mr. Fred Carter and Mrs. Pearl Purvis Carter. Junior…
Laundry baskets of love
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Three years ago, Sonical Murphy-Mitchell was faced with a bit of a dilemma. What could she give to graduating baseball players from Madison County High School (MCHS)? Sure, she…
The band at the Bistro
Katie Krell news@greenepublishing.com The C&D Bistro has had great entertainment for the past year. Gage Washington and Jake Driggers started playing there on the weekends to earn a little extra money….
Write your pen pal at Lake Park of Madison
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com Statewide, Florida nursing homes are still on lockdown as COVID-19 continues. It’s been months since residents have been able to see their family and friends face to face, but…
Slavery spawned statehood for Florida
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com In the 1830s, the population in the territory of Florida was rapidly expanding. Madison County mirrored this population boom by increasing from 522 residents in 1830, to 1,442 in…
Historic painting covered
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com For several decades, a painting has hung in the Madison County Post office. The painting, entitled “Long Staple Cotton” was commissioned by the Section of Fine Arts in the…
Emerald’s Gem Box: I’m not a normal woman
The other day, a friend and I were discussing yard work, planting flowers and crafts (and the fact that I do not like to do any of those things) and she brought…
Learning As I Go: This season of strangeness
My grandparents asked my kids if they were ready to go back to school. “Kinda’ ready,” my oldest replied, “but Mama is really ready for us to go back.” I snickered. I…
Elbert Newton Collins
Elbert Newton Collins was born on Nov. 14, 1932 in Lovett, Fla. He died on Aug. 14, 2020 at home surrounded by his loved ones. A Graveside service was held at 11…
Small Business Spotlight: Body Biotics, Intnl, Corp.
Madison County Chamber of Commerce Contributor Kelli DeSante became a Madison resident four years ago and has been a very involved member of our community ever since. You may recognize her from…