Ramsey Sullivan news@greenepublishing.com If you’re looking for a place to get involved and give back to the Madison County community, look no further. The Madison Woman’s Club’s mission is to benefit…
Lorenzo Cain and the “Brew-crew” back to work
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It has been a long off-season for former Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboy Lorenzo Cain and the rest of the Milwaukee Brewers. But the 10-year veteran is working…
Way Back When
July 22, 1960 Eric Falk and Jimmy Adams, members of the Pinetta FFA Chapter, left Sunday to attend the Annual FFA Forestry Camp at Camp O’Leno near High Springs. Mrs. Dick Baker…
Tracking dream team: Brandon and Toyo
Ramsey Sullivan news@greenepublishing.com It’s every hunter’s nightmare to watch a big buck run off after shooting at it, then be unable to locate it. Not only is it a nightmare for…
FOUR SHOT: Fayson faces five counts of attempted felony murder
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com A 27-year-old of Madison, who was out of jail on bond, is back behind bars on serious charges after victims told authorities with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO)…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Your input matters to us
Too many times in life we get caught up in our “own world,” and we forget the importance of the thoughts and ideas of others. We are all guilty of this from…
Learning As I Go: Guaranteed fresh until…
“I live life differently now that I might have an expiration date,” my husband half smiled as he turned his attention back to the road. “There may not be a next summer…
Ila Belle Williams Bell
Ila Belle Williams Bell, 84, of Lee, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, took her final journey on Friday, July 17, 2020, surrounded by her loving family after an extended illness. She was…
Mrs. Gladys Ferrell Bass
Mrs. Gladys Ferrell Bass, age 83, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Lake Haven Health Center in Valdosta, Ga. A graveside service was held Sunday, July 19, 2020, at 3…
Leena Melart Cobb
Leena Melart Cobb, 83, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020, in the Madison County Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. Leena was born Aug. 9, 1936 in Kemi, Finland to Gunnar…
Peggy Ann Fletcher
Peggy Ann Fletcher, 67, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020 in Madison, Fla. Peggy was born April 18, 1953, in Valdosta, Ga. to Agustus “Gus”and Nancy Davis (Yates). She was of…
The Madison County Chamber of Commerce
Savannah Reams news@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Chamber of Commerce is essential to the growth and revitalization of small businesses and the success of business professionals in our great county. Chamber members receive…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Medical mayhem
I developed legendary fears of all things medical at an early age. The first item to garner my full attention was the tongue depressor wielded by the skillful hands of Dr. Harrison….
Madison locals compete in national rodeo
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com A group of Madison locals traveled to Oklahoma for the 2020 National Little Britches Finals, in Guthrie, Okla. The competition began on Tuesday, July 7 and continued through Sunday,…
Theatre Guild Valdosta announces 32nd season
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Theatre Guild Valdosta (TGV), Valdosta’s community theatre company has announced their 32nd season. Season ticket packages are now on sale, as well as memberships and various donation levels. The…
From the sunny side: Standing in the middle
Many times when I cover a story or an event, I will have a certain opinion about the subject. One good example of that is when I cover sporting events in which…
Kenneth Lashon McQuay, Jr.
Kenneth “Bubba” “Jay” Lashon McQuay, Jr., 22, of Greenville, passed away tragically on Sunday, July 5, 2020. Bubba was a 2016 graduate of Madison County High School and a member of Restored…
Doris Ruth Williams Everett
Doris Ruth Williams Everett, age 98, peacefully passed away on Monday, July 13, 2020, at the Langdale Hospice House, in Valdosta, Ga., with family by her side. She was born on April…
Katherine Slocumb Pitts
Mrs. Katherine Slocumb Pitts, age 94, died Monday, July 13, 2020, at her home in Lee, Fla. Mrs. Pitts was born to Augustus and Sarah Hay Slocumb, in Monticello, Fla., where she…
Kooling down with the shaved ice guy Anthony Perry
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com When asked who Anthony Perry is, he stated he couldn’t quite answer that question. However, he now knows he wants to be known simply as “the shaved ice guy”…