Vince Lombardi once said, “Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing.” I love that guy. His mantra for the Green Bay Packers must have stuck in my head as a kid because…
Taylor Hosford dominates a male sport
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Taylor Hosford, 25, of Madison, has worked her way up in drag racing. She initially got into racing because her dad raced go carts and worked for NASCAR. In…
Lake Park of Madison reopens its doors, reuniting loved ones at last
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com On Monday, Sept. 21, Lake Park of Madison Nursing and Rehabilitation officially reopened its doors to family visitors. For the past six months, visitation was shut down in order…
From the sunny side: Jellies
I’m sure I have said this before, but it still rings true. There are times when I am at a loss for something to write about. I usually don’t hit the panic…
Ruby T. Brown
Ruby Thomas Brown, 73, of Tamarac, Fla. passed there on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020 in New Zion Cemetery, in Greenville….
Theola Jennings McNeill
Theola Jennings McNeill, 69, of Valdosta, Ga. passed away in Tampa, Fla. on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. Graveside services are at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26 in St. Matthews Cemetery, Greenville….
Ruth Eichelberger McNeill
Ruth Eichelberger McNeill, 90, of Savannah, Ga., entered into eternal rest Friday, Sept. 18, 2020 in Mt. Pleasant, SC surrounded by her family. A graveside service will be held Friday, Sept. 25,…
Democratic meet and greet
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com The democratic meet and greet was held last Friday, Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. at Four Freedoms Park. Several politicians made their appearance to speak and mingle with the…
MCCS needs picnic tables
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison County Central School (MCCS) would love for their students to have the opportunity to enjoy their lunch outside. Not only is this great for the kids, it helps…
Goal! Madison Youth Soccer begins season
Dona Gilbert news@greenepublishing.com The Madison Youth Soccer fall season has officially kicked off for its 5th season, since being started by Elizabeth King in August 2018. Teams played their first game…
Way Back When
Sept. 23, 1960 Carlton Burnett is receiving congratulations from his many friends upon his promotion to the managership of the Madison Coca-Cola Bottling Company, after 13 years of service as salesman. The…
Greene Publishing Inc. welcomes new reporter
Greene Publishing Inc. would like to welcome their newest reporter, Alyssa Ridenour. Ridenour is 20 years old, born on Sept. 30, 1999. She is in a relationship but has no children. When…
Learning As I Go: Some days are like that
I don’t have a cute story or analogy to write about today. Usually by this time in the week inspiration has hit me, but I’m struggling at the moment. There are some…
Emerald’s Gem Box: I want to change my corner of the world
As children grow up, they always have something they want to grow up to be/do: nurse/doctor, veterinarian, policeman, fireman, and the list goes on. My father had big dreams for me; he…
William Burton “Jargo” Clark III
William Burton Clark III, (affectionally known as “Jargo”), was born December 4, 1917 in Blountstown, Fla. and died in Madison, Fla. On Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020. He was the son of the…
Kay Evelyn Colvin
Kay Evelyn Colvin, 77, passed away on Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, in Madison, Fla., surrounded by her loving family and friends. Kay was born February 21, 1943, in Washington D.C., to Rolla…
Raymond Floyd Pinkard
Raymond Floyd Pinkard was born on Jan. 3, 1929. He was 7th out of 10 children. He Joined the Army in 1947, trained in North Alabama, then went to Texas and was…
Joy Edith Fletcher Gensel (1926-2020)
Joy passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020. Joy was born in Springton, W.V. on May 3, 1926, to Thomas Fletcher and Fannie Ella Hobbs. She was a resident of Richmond, VA…
James Artis Bell
James Artis Bell, 89, passed away at home on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020 in Lee, Fla. He was born Sept. 9, 1931 in Madison County, Fla., to Arthur G. Bell and Eunice…
Larry Thompkins
Mr. Larry Thompkins, age 79, died Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020 at his home after a lengthy illness. He was born in Lee, Fla. on Nov. 22, 1940 to his parents, Joseph and…