Three resignations, vacated seat
The Greenville Town Hall was filled to capacity during its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, June 12. Due to Mayor Calvin Malone’s absences being the subject of one of the meeting’s agenda…
City proclaims Stephanie Thigpen Day
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. There is a saying that states, “It’s not the years in your life, but the life in your years that counts.” There is some debate as to…
Downtown public restrooms being considered
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, June 13, the Madison City Commission met in regular session at City Hall. During the meeting, Commissioners were presented with illustrations of a proposed public…
Governor signs “Religious expressions in schools” bill
Chris Jones: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Friday, June 9, Florida Governor Rick Scott signed into law Senate Bill (SB) 436, which has been dubbed the “religious expressions in schools” bill. SB436 is…
Funding approved for jail fire alarm
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. In a special called meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Friday, June 16, the Board unanimously approved spending $5,000 to cover emergency repairs…
FWC reminds… Scallopers to stay safe recognize and use divers-down flags and buoys
Story Submitted: With the opening of scallop season fast approaching, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) wants to remind everyone engaged in this fun outdoor activity to use a divers-down…
Hickory Grove Founder’s Day approaching
Story Submitted: The Hickory Grove United Methodist Church is nestled among the pine trees and farm land not too far from the Withlacoochee River. It is located in the northeast part of Madison…
Michael Hamm speaking at Honey Lake Church
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Michael Hamm will be the guest speaker at Honey Lake Church during the 11 a.m. service on Sunday, July 9. Hamm was born and raised in rural…
Sunday is a Fun Day at Madison Church of God
Nancy Taylor: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Sunday, May 21, Madison Church of God (MCOG) held their Family and Friends Fun Day. Following the morning worship service, everyone gathered in the fellowship hall…
ACA athletes named to All Big-Bend teams
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Several student athletes from Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) were named to the Tallahassee Democrat All Big-Bend baseball and softball teams. The teams were selected by area coaches…
Cowboys Cowgirls named to All Big-Bend baseball and softball teams
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Madison County High School (MCHS) is well represented in the recently named Tallahassee Democrat All Big-Bend baseball and softball teams. The teams are put together each year…
Madison farming couple visits nation’s capital
Chris Jones: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Florida Farm Bureau (FFB) Federation sent representatives to Washington D.C as part of its annual Field to the Hill trip, which took place from May 23…
Madison family recalls dangers of flowing corn
Chris Jones: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Farm Safety Agency (FSA) recently posted an article urging farmers to be aware of the dangers of flowing grain and corn. Flowing grain in a storage…
Before Lorenzo Cain… there was Archie Ware
Jacob Bembry: Greene Publishing, Inc. Before Lorenzo Cain ever became a World Series champion with the Kansas City Royals, another Madison Countian won the World Series and played in the Series three…
Come enjoy Business After Hours with American Legion Post 224
Emerald G. Parsons: Greene Publishing, Inc. American Legion Post 224 will be the host of this month’s Business After Hours on Tuesday, June 20. Madison County Chamber of Commerce members and their…
Raymon Williams
On Monday evening, June 12, at 6:30 p.m. at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, the Lord Almighty summoned Raymon Williams home. Raymon Williams was born Feb. 25, 1959 in Greenville, Fl. to the late…
Alma Kay Vann
Mrs. Alma Kay Vann, age 63, died Thursday, June 8, at her son’s home in Perry, Fl. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 17, at Beggs…
School Board: New faces Trying to save our schools
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. There will be several new faces joining some familiar faces in the Madison County school district next school year. In a special called meeting of the Madison…
Lee Town Council: Erika Robinson becomes newest member
Jacob Bembry: Greene Publishing, Inc. Erika Robinson became the newest member of the Lee Town Council in a special meeting that was called for Monday, June 12. The previous meeting which had…