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…
Call your local Cowgirl for lessons
Katie Krell news@greenepublishing.com “Never underestimate a girl’s love for her horse.” This quote describes Madison local, Taylor Killingsworth. Not only does Killingsworth love horses, she also enjoys sharing her love of…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: My shining moment
As I get older, sleep has a way of surprising me in the creative ways it manages to avoid me. A stiff back and restless legs are the most effective culprits at…
Lee Town Council selects new town manager
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Aug. 4, the Lee Town Council convened to select a new town manager to replace Town Manager John Anderson, who is retiring soon. Deputy Clerk Sona Hayslett…
From the sunny side: Let’s “Play Ball”
Under normal circumstances, I would be busily preparing for the opening of the fall sports seasons. I would be busy getting pictures of the football players, talking to coaches and enjoying the…
Vernice Myrl O’Quinn
Vernice Myrl O’Quinn, age 86, of Monticello passed away Monday Aug. 10, 2020, in Tallahassee, Fla. Vernice was born April 7, 1934, in River Junction, Fla. to Amos Lee Henderson and Mary…
Local church to host Business After Hours
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com Business After Hours, sponsored by the Madison County Chamber of Commerce, is set to return on Tuesday, Aug. 18. From 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., enjoy a wonderful evening…
Way Back When
August 12, 1960 At the regular meeting of Post 606 on Monday, Aug. 8, plans were disclosed for a celebration Luau to be held at Blue Springs on Aug. 27. Billy Bunting…
Fostering: The Mathews’
Ramsey Sullivan news@greenepublishing.com In the United States alone, there are nearly 437,000 children in foster care. Roughly 30,000 of these foster youth age out of the system each year, without having…
Healthcare Hero: Jodi Baker
Ramsey Sullivan news@greenepublishing.com Jodi Baker, the current Facility Administrator for the DaVita dialysis clinics in Madison and Perry, never imagined herself as a nurse, but now she can’t imagine herself doing…
Small Business Spotlight: Madison ChiroTherapy
Madison County Chamber of Commerce Contributor After working for three years as an associate at Care Medical Center in Valdosta, Ga., Dr. Joe Herring decided he wanted to be his own boss….
Three-vehicle crash at Blue Springs
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com A chain-reaction in the late morning hours of Friday, Aug. 7, caused three vehicles to be involved in a pile-up on State Road 6, at the entrance of Blue…
Emerald’s Gem Box: I hear voices
There’s a country song named “Voices” that explains how he (the singer) walks around hearing voices in his mind. The voices are from his parents and grandparents and the lessons that they…
Learning As I Go: Live like Frank
The past week with a new puppy has been hilarious. Every morning, Frank, comes outside with me to the front porch and runs back and forth. When he goes one way, he…
William Robert Fourakres
Mr. William Robert Fourakres, aged 58, died Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at his home in Pinetta. Graveside Funeral Services will be held at Mt. Horeb Cemetery on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020 at…
Edna Loraine Day McCormick
Edna Loraine Day McCormick added her beautiful voice to the Heavenly Choir in the early hours of Monday, Aug. 10, 2020. She was surrounded by her family and best friend, Charlotte Hammond….