John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com A Lake City law enforcement officer is recovering locally in Madison County after being shot in the line of duty on Tuesday, July 28. Officer Remington “Cody” Chauncey, of…
From the sunny side: Reminders
I am not one of those “social media junkies” who spends hours at a time arguing over politics on the “Twister” or “Facepages” social media sites. I do admit I look at…
Shana Natasha Arnold Baynard
Shana Natasha Arnold Baynard, 48, passed on Sunday, July 26, 2020. Graveside services, with COVID-19 restrictions, will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8 in the Oak Ridge No. 1…
Antwon DeWayne West
Antwon DeWayne West, 40, transitioned Sunday, July 26, 2020 in Jasper, Fla. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020 at Jeslamb AME Church Cemetery in Madison….
Alexander deploys to the Pacific Ocean
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com After nearly a full year of enlistment in the U.S. Navy, one of Madison’s own is now out to sea. Marvin Alexander, a 2019 graduate of Madison County High…
Football coming to Boot Hill
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County District School Board on Monday, Aug. 3, the board voted to approve a plan for opening Boot Hill Stadium for the…
Farmers, ranchers: apply for COVID assistance
Ashley Hunter news@greenepublishing.com The COVID-19 pandemic has struck every industry with a fervor, and farmers and ranchers have not been left untouched by the financial devastation that a pandemic like this can…
1947 fire lights up tobacco warehouse
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com A year before the “great flood” of 1948, tobacco was a big business in Madison County and it continued to be an important crop for farmers in the area…
Emerald’s Gem Box: 56 years and counting
Aug. 5, 1964 was the first edition of the Madison County Carrier. My parents (at the young age of 25) founded and started this newspaper with no newspaper experience at all; but…
Learning As I Go: Back to life
“You think I’ve lost my mind, don’t you?” my husband finally asked. “Yes. I do. But you stood beside me when I lost mine, so I’m in this thing for the long…
MCSO makes meth arrest
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com A Lee man was arrested by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on Tuesday, July 28, just 28 minutes after midnight, after methamphetamine was discovered in his vehicle bearing…
Marvin Horne, Jr.
Marvin Horne, Jr., 79, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020, at Madison County Memorial Hospital after a short battle with cancer. He was born and raised in Live Oak, Fla.,…
Lloyd Richard Day
Mr. Lloyd Richard Day, age 86, passed away Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020 in Tallahassee, Fla. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020 at Hensey Cemetery…
Jesse M. “Squeaky” Cone
Jesse M. “Squeaky” Cone, age 87, left this life Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020 at Archbold Hospital in Thomasville, Ga. He was born on Nov. 21, 1932 in Greenville, Fla. to John C….
Thomas Edward Marriott
Mr. Thomas Edward Marriott, age 62, died Thursday, July 23, 2020, at Madison County Memorial Hospital. He was born in Milwaulkee, Wisc. to his parents George and Estelle Marriott where he was…
Political rally set for Aug. 8
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Aug. 8, Cherry Lake Fire Rescue, Inc., will be hosting a barbecue political rally fundraiser at their station, located at 2612 NE Cherry Lake Cir., in Pinetta….
Small Business Spotlight: Schoelles and Associates
Ramsey Sullivan news@greenepublishing.com Schoelles and Associates is owned and operated by Pam Schoelles, along with her daughter, Carin, and son-in-law, Tommy Daniels. The local accounting firm has been in business for…
Where are they now: Michael McCamman
Ramsey Sullivan news@greenepublishing.com The plans we make for ourselves don’t always work out like we want them to, but sometimes, things turn out better than we could have planned for ourselves. …
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: I’ll leave the light on for ya!
Children are remarkable for their innocent ability to reveal human nature at its best and worst. Something that seems to be common for most kids is a fascination with light. I remember…
Early voting begins Monday
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com The 2020 election season is upon us and early voting is set to begin in Madison County. Citizens are preparing to hit the polls in anticipation of narrowing down…