Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Health Department has confirmed that two people in Madison County have tested positive for the coronavirus. According to a press release from the health department, a…
Could Wal-Mart be moving in?
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com With the recent land-clearing on Hwy. 90-West, many are curious about what may be moving in. With conjecture and investigative work, Greene Publishing, Inc. has speculated that a Wal-Mart…
Tornadoes hit Madison County
Two tornados hit Madison County on Tuesday, March 31. According to the Madison Police Department and Madison County Sheriff’s Office, no deaths or injuries have been reported. Be sure to pick up…
Word on the Way on 88.1 WAY-FM
Katie Krell editor@greenepublishing.com Uplifting. Upbeat. Real. These are the promises of the radio station 88.1 WAY-FM. The Christian radio station is a favorite among believers, bringing good Christian music and podcasts to…
Homeschool kids enjoy nature
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, March 12, a group of home school kids took advantage of the balmy spring weather and spent the late morning outside, learning about the natural world around…
Small Business Spotlight: North Florida Pharmacy widens delivery scope
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com For 13 years, North Florida Pharmacy hasn’t given up on their customers – and even in the face of an augmenting pandemic, their commitment remains steadfast. The rural-based pharmaceutical…
Small Business Spotlight: Norris Cafe
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Norris Cafe, located in downtown Madison, has been operating in their location since January of 2015, but the name has been on the door for many years. The current…
John Frank Johnson, Sr.
John Frank Johnson, Sr., 87, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at home in Sparr, Fla. after a long illness. He was born Aug. 2, 1932, in Pinetta, Fla. to Johnie…
Learning As I Go: Feed Your Soul the Good Stuff
Here we are in the Spring of 2020 amid this coronavirus quarantine. So many are isolated in homes, cut off from daily relationships of family, friends, coworkers and neighbors. Grocery stores, though…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Your Attitude Is Your Choice
In life, sometimes, we all tend to get caught up with our own emotions and problems and we seem to let those emotions run our lives. Especially in the times we are…
MPD Chief: “This needs to stop”
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com In an effort to prevent the coronavirus from entering Madison, Madison Police Department (MPD) Chief Reggie Alexander is pleading with event organizers and homeowners within the City of Madison…
Health advisory on river lifted
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com A health advisory that has been in place since it was first issued on Tuesday, Feb. 11 by the Madison and Hamilton County Health Departments has now been lifted….
Four Cowgirls receive post-season honors
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com For the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls, the 2019-20 season will go down as the most successful season since the program won a state championship in 2016. This…
FDC suspends visitation until April 5
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com In response to a statewide state of emergency and the recent outbreak of COVID-19, The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) has suspended visitation at all correctional institutions statewide, including…
From the sunny side: TP and eggs
I have always been fascinated with people. Often, I am much more fascinated with fascinating people than with people in general, but sometimes people in general make me just watch and shake…
Wreck results in DUI arrest
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com A Madison woman has been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol after being involved in a two-vehicle wreck, just blocks east of the Madison Police Department (MPD),…
Donald “Donnie” Edward Barclay
Donald “Donnie” Edward Barclay, 72, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020, in Tallahassee, Fla. Donnie was born March 3, 1948 in Greenville, Fla. to Robert Lee and Mae Bell Southall Barclay….
Julia Sirmon Waldrep
Julia Sirmon Waldrep passed away March 23, 2020 after 69 wonderful years. She was blessed to be surrounded by her family and friends throughout her entire life and was also surrounded by…
Coronavirus community update
CLOSED: Madison County Schools (until April 15) Madison Public Library Greenville Public Library Lee Public Library Madison County Recreation Complex Cherry Lake Beach Boys and Girls Club of Tabula Rasa Treasures of…
Just who was Haffye Hays?
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The popular lakeside park in Greenville, Fla. carries her name, but just who was Haffye Hays? Not much is known about the woman after whom Haffye Hays Park is…