Emerald G. Parsons: Greene Publishing, Inc. For the last several years the media has been feeding off the frenzy of police brutality and how “awful” law enforcement is, as a whole. The…
Robocall scam shut down
Story Submitted Attorney General Pam Bondi’s Office and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) obtained permanent injunctions halting an Orlando-based robocall operation. All Us Marketing LLC, f/k/a (formerly known as) Payless Solutions, LLC…
Local: Wreck injures four
Chris Jones: Green Publishing, Inc. According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), on Friday, July 14 at 9:45 p.m., two victims were sent to the hospital with serious injuries and two with…
City of Madison: Playground improvements tennis courts planned for Madison
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. It was recently learned that the City of Madison has received a grant from the United States Tennis Association (USTA) in the amount of $11,300 to help…
STATE: Tax-free weekend
Chris Jones: Green Publishing, Inc. Florida’s back-to-school sales tax holiday was passed by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Governor Rick Scott. The tax free period begins at 12:01 a.m….
Fundraiser: MCHS Band preview planned
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. You have an opportunity to come out and support the Madison County High School (MCHS) Vaquero Guard marching band while enjoying some good food and good music….
#Madison FL Rocks
Nancy Taylor: Greene Publishing, Inc. This creatively painted ladybug rock was discovered on the steps of Greene Publishing, Inc. on Monday morning, July 3. “#Madison FL Rocks” was printed on the bottom…
Eat your frog first!!
The ability to concentrate and to use your time well is everything if you want to succeed in business–or almost anywhere else for that matter. ~ Lee Iacocca People often say they…
Mount Olive Baptist plans special services
Nancy Taylor: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Sunday, July 23, Mount Olive Baptist Church will host the singing group, Heavens’ Touch, from Blackshear Ga. This gospel group will be leading the worship in…
Police youth rally a success
Chris Jones: Green Publishing, Inc. The Madison Police Department (MPD) hosted a youth rally on Wednesday, July 12 and Thursday, July 13. Over 40 children attended each day of the rally, which…
NFCC recognizes Diane Head for outstanding business partnership
Story Submitted During the Board’s June meeting, North Florida Community College (NFCC) and the NFCC District Board of Trustees formally recognized CareerSource North Florida and Executive Director Diane Head for “an outstanding…
Madison native receives Navy Cross for Valor in War World II
Jacob Bembry: Greene Publishing, Inc. Capt. Dale Leslie received the Navy Cross in 1943 for action he took in the South Pacific during World War II. He was awarded the medal for…
Madison County represented at conference
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Madison County had a large contingent of participants during the recent Florida Farm Bureau Young Farm and Rancher (YF&R) Conference. Over the weekend of July 14-16, nearly…
Local: Fatal three-vehicle crash
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, July 13, at approximately 4:20 p.m., the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) responded to a three-vehicle crash on US Hwy. 90, near Lee. According to a…
State: Florida citrus harvest lowest in decades
Story Submitted The final forecast of the 2016-2017 season for Florida’s struggling citrus industry shows the orange crop falling 16 percent from the previous season — which, itself, had been at a…
State: Disabled first responders to get tax relief
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Because of legislation passed by the Florida Legislature in May, and signed into law by Gov. Scott on June 15, first responders who are injured in the…
Region: May brings greater than average rainfall
Lazaro Aleman: Greene Publishing, Inc. Most counties in the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) received more than their normal rainfall during May, with the overall district averaging 3.78 inches, or about…
FDLE arrests Dixie County City Manager for official misconduct
Story Submitted The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) arrested Gary Pinner, 58, of Old Town, on one count of official misconduct. Pinner is charged with misusing city employees, city equipment, city…
National Security: Religious Liberty
Joe Boyles: Guest Columnist Our country was founded on the principles of religious liberty. In the early 17th Century, Europeans who feared religious repression in their homeland looked across the Atlantic for…
Robert Manly “Bob” Smith
Mr. Robert Manly “Bob” Smith, age 88, died Saturday, July 15, at Madison County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 19, at 11 a.m. at Grace Presbyterian Church…