James “Jim” Walter Pulliam Jr., 88, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020 in Madison, Fla. James was born March 17, 1932 in Madison, Fla. to James and Mary Pulliam (Davenport). He…
Business Spotlight: Outback Fence and Deck
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com If you’ve traveled the scenic coastline of Northeast Florida recently, you probably have seen some of the expert craftsmanship of Outback Enterprises. Since 1999, David Plummer and his crew…
Teacher Spotlight: Chuck Edwards
Katie Krell news@greenepublishing.com Chuck Edwards is starting his third year as the Band Director at Madison County Central School (MCCS). Edwards was first introduced to the world of music at a…
“Halo” shines in summer league
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Although her junior year softball season was unfortunately cut short at Madison County High School (MCHS), Halie “Halo” Wetherington was still able to spend the summer playing the sport…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: The long road home
As a kid, the very word “vacation ” would strike wonder in my heart. Each summer, I spent two weeks with my sister, Martha, who lived in St. Augustine, Fla. Obviously, there…
Chauncey recovering after line-of-duty shooting
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com A Lake City law enforcement officer is recovering locally in Madison County after being shot in the line of duty on Tuesday, July 28. Officer Remington “Cody” Chauncey, of…
From the sunny side: Reminders
I am not one of those “social media junkies” who spends hours at a time arguing over politics on the “Twister” or “Facepages” social media sites. I do admit I look at…
Shana Natasha Arnold Baynard
Shana Natasha Arnold Baynard, 48, passed on Sunday, July 26, 2020. Graveside services, with COVID-19 restrictions, will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8 in the Oak Ridge No. 1…
Antwon DeWayne West
Antwon DeWayne West, 40, transitioned Sunday, July 26, 2020 in Jasper, Fla. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020 at Jeslamb AME Church Cemetery in Madison….
Alexander deploys to the Pacific Ocean
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com After nearly a full year of enlistment in the U.S. Navy, one of Madison’s own is now out to sea. Marvin Alexander, a 2019 graduate of Madison County High…
Football coming to Boot Hill
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County District School Board on Monday, Aug. 3, the board voted to approve a plan for opening Boot Hill Stadium for the…
Farmers, ranchers: apply for COVID assistance
Ashley Hunter news@greenepublishing.com The COVID-19 pandemic has struck every industry with a fervor, and farmers and ranchers have not been left untouched by the financial devastation that a pandemic like this can…
1947 fire lights up tobacco warehouse
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com A year before the “great flood” of 1948, tobacco was a big business in Madison County and it continued to be an important crop for farmers in the area…
Emerald’s Gem Box: 56 years and counting
Aug. 5, 1964 was the first edition of the Madison County Carrier. My parents (at the young age of 25) founded and started this newspaper with no newspaper experience at all; but…
Learning As I Go: Back to life
“You think I’ve lost my mind, don’t you?” my husband finally asked. “Yes. I do. But you stood beside me when I lost mine, so I’m in this thing for the long…
MCSO makes meth arrest
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com A Lee man was arrested by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on Tuesday, July 28, just 28 minutes after midnight, after methamphetamine was discovered in his vehicle bearing…
Marvin Horne, Jr.
Marvin Horne, Jr., 79, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020, at Madison County Memorial Hospital after a short battle with cancer. He was born and raised in Live Oak, Fla.,…
Lloyd Richard Day
Mr. Lloyd Richard Day, age 86, passed away Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020 in Tallahassee, Fla. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020 at Hensey Cemetery…
Jesse M. “Squeaky” Cone
Jesse M. “Squeaky” Cone, age 87, left this life Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020 at Archbold Hospital in Thomasville, Ga. He was born on Nov. 21, 1932 in Greenville, Fla. to John C….
Thomas Edward Marriott
Mr. Thomas Edward Marriott, age 62, died Thursday, July 23, 2020, at Madison County Memorial Hospital. He was born in Milwaulkee, Wisc. to his parents George and Estelle Marriott where he was…