Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Something has been afoul at the City of Madison’s wastewater treatment facility, located on Harvey Greene Drive. Several complaints have come from community members who have noticed that the…
Drought disaster assistance available
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) has designated eight Florida counties as primary natural disaster areas due to the recent drought. These include Jefferson County as well as Gadsden,…
St. John’s Baptist to launch AA meetings
Bryant Thigpen Contributor St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church is excited to announce the launch of Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon as a ministry to help those who struggle with alcohol abuse. The first…
Vehicle GPS helps lead to drug bust
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to information provided by the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), on Wednesday, Jan. 21, at approximately 6:18 p.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from a car dealership. The…
Johnston’s Meat Market 100 years Anniversary Celebration
Heather Ainsley Greene Publishing, Inc. For the last 100 years, Johnston’s Meat Market has been a household name for those living in Jefferson, Madison and surrounding counties, as the company has spent…
Celebrating “a love of the land” at Adams Springs Ranch
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com In the southwest corner of Madison County, Adams Springs Ranch winds along the Aucilla River. Operated by Scott and Pam Adams, the nearly 5,000 acres stand as a testament…
FBC Seniors’ luncheon coming soon
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Fellowship Baptist Church’s quarterly luncheon for folks 50 years old and up, Retired and Lovin’ Life Y’all (R.A.L.L.Y.), will meet on Monday, Feb. 9, at 12 p.m., at the…
Way Back When
Feb. 4, 1966 Sentinels Ranked 5th Nationally Mrs. Martha Burnett returned from a visit with Dr. and Ms. J.A. Johnson, in Atlanta. Billy Selph, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Selph, is…
“Been there, done that” philosophy helps realtors
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Moving and changing locations, no matter if it’s across town, or across the country, can be a monumental and stressful experience. Crystal Daviner, along with her husband, Brad, know…
MCHS Cowgirls softball team roster announced
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Madison County High School (MCHS) recently announced the roster for the Cowgirls softball team for the 2026 season. There may be a few names added once the basketball season…
Cowboys improve record
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com With the tough 2025-26 basketball season wrapping up, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys varsity basketball team improved their overall record with a pair of back-to-back wins. On…
District School Board launches new mobile app to keep community connected
Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County District School Board (MCSD) is launching a new mobile app designed to make staying informed easier than ever for students and parents. Recognizing that most families…
The Bush Wealth Advantage: Tax Season has begun
This week marks the official opening of the 2026 federal tax filing season, when the Internal Revenue Service begins accepting and processing 2025 individual income tax returns. For many Americans, this filing…
Jail Report 1/22 – 1/29
Greene Publishing, Inc. publishes the Jail Report each week based on information provided by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). It is the policy of Greene Publishing, Inc. to print each name,…
55-Plus Club to hear from local veterinarian
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular monthly luncheon meeting of the 55-Plus Club on Wednesday, Feb. 11, a special program will be presented by Dr. John Lewis, of Madison Veterinary Clinic. Dr….
Rotarians serve chili
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, Jan. 22, the Madison Rotary Club held their annual chili fundraiser in the Villa Maria Social Hall of the St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church, in Madison. According…
From the Sunny Side: “Hmmmmm”
Rick Patrick Columnist Every once in a while, I will think of something or come across a small bit of information that, to normal people, would fly right past them, unnoticed. I…
National Security: Sanctuary
Joe Boyles Guest Columnist Sanctuary refers to a place of worship or place of peace. I’m very familiar with a church sanctuary where we focus on God’s holy word and not things…
Learning As I Go: My thoughts shared at Monday’s school board meeting
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist My name is Christy Bass Adams. I am a product of the Madison County School system and have lived here my whole life. I taught at Madison…