Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Like many events of recent days, it was not how the seniors on the Madison County High School (MCHS) baseball team had envisioned their “final banquet.” But, in a…
Toastmaster Spotlight: Eileen Herndon
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Gainesville native Eileen Herndon probably never saw herself living in Madison and, given her dislike for public speaking, joining Toastmasters wasn’t high on her wish list, either. After falling…
Louanna Jean Humphrey Forness
Daughter, sister, caregiver, cousin, aunt, wife, nurse, mom, grandma and fantastic friend. In loving memory, we celebrate Louanna Jean Humphrey Forness, 77. Known affectionally as Jeanie, Ms. Humphrey, Louanna, Mrs. Forness, Mom,…
From the sunny side: Buy Chinese? 算了吧!
I know that I don’t usually get very “political” with my column here. I generally feel that there’s plenty of that around these days; with a lot more on the way, I’m…
4-to-1 termination: Was there a personal vendetta?
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com Following the reading of a preliminary resolution towards the conclusion of the Greenville Town Council meeting on Monday, May 11, long-time Town Clerk Kimberly Reams was suspended with pay…
Greenville to discuss interim town clerk
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com After voting 4-1 on a preliminary resolution to terminate town clerk Kimberly Reams, the Greenville Town Council is announcing a special/emergency meeting on Thursday, May 14, at 2 p.m.,…
Former Cowboy coach named Hamilton HC
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Former Madison County High School (MCHS) defensive coordinator Kirkland Mitchell has been named the head football coach for the Hamilton County High School (HCHS) Trojans. This will be a…
What to plant? It is time to site, plan and prepare your garden plot
Amber Starling news@greenepublishing.com May is a poor time for planting, but a great time for farm chores! While winter can be a great time for spring soil preparation, summer is an excellent…
Pulpit: From one prodigal to another
Pastor Steve Jones, Grace Presbyterian Church Contributor “And he arose and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and…
MCAA congratulates Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Katie Krell news@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, April 28, two Madison Creative Arts Academy (MCAA) eighth graders received a pleasant surprise. Josie Driggers and Reagan Jones were visited by the school’s Principal, Janna Barrs,…
At home around the world
Katie Krell editor@greenepublishing.com You can be miles away from where you live and still feel at home. Bill and Ann McLeod, of Madison, experienced this feeling on their trip to Scotland for…
New royalty crowned
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com Relay for Life Pageant Director Danyel Rucker turned lemons into lemonade after the annual Miss Relay for Life pageant was canceled due to COVID-19 this month. The annual Miss…
Learning As I Go: When to Let Go
Buckshot was a birthday gift to my husband the first year we were married, almost 16 years ago. He is a blue tick colored rat terrier with a stumpy little tail. From…
Daniel Charles Pfeiffer
Daniel Charles Pfeiffer, 89, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, in Madison, Fla. Daniel was born July 6, 1930, in Hopelawn, N.J. to Michael Pfeiffer and Vera Novak Pfeiffer. Daniel and…
Will the toll road stop at I-10?
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com While health concerns over the coronavirus pandemic stalled much of business and other activities during the last two months – including the Suncoast Connector hearings – the Florida Department…
Health advisory issued for Lake Francis
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Health Department has released a health advisory for Lake Francis, based on the presence of blue-green algae blooms in the lake’s waters. Blue-green algae, also known…
Come on in, we’re open
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com Let’s face it. Since the first case of coronavirus hit Madison, you’ve had a craving to break free from the inevitable cabin fever and enjoy a fresh southern-cooked meal…
From the sunny side: Rebel with a cause
One of many parts of my job that I thoroughly enjoy is the fact that I am able to come visit with you every week. I get to speak my mind on…
Brent Meshard Miller
Funeral services for Brent Meshard Miller will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday May 9, 2020 in the New Zion Cemetery, in Greenville. Viewing will be from 4 p.m. to 6…
Dorothy L. Hubble
Dorothy L. Hubble, 84, passed away on May 5, 2020 at Lake Park Nursing Home of Madison. Dorothy was born April 15, 1936 in Greenville, Fla. to Johnny Rufus Eddins and Mattie…