John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com Over 250 grams of marijuana was recovered in a drug bust after the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) S.W.A.T. team and Drug Task Force (DTF) investigators entered a Madison…
Local man charged with human trafficking
John Willoughby: reporter2@greenepublishing.com A Greenville man has been arrested and charged with human trafficking in Lowndes County after investigators were told by two female victims they were held against their will. The…
Winter was a formidable foe in Madison’s past
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Currently, winter dips its chilling finger into North Florida for an occasional visit and we barely notice the effects of it before it’s time to put away our sweaters…
Fighting crime one bite at a time MCSO K9 Unit certified to serve
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com The word “back-up” is a universal term familiar to all law enforcement officers. Having back-up is a safety net for all law enforcement officers; but having a best friend…
A glimmer of hope for Ayla’s Acres Sanctuary
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com Before Christmas, life changed for Nedra Wooley and Chuck Fritz. Sirens echoed and emergency lights flashed along the hilly dirt roads as first responders rushed to the scene of…
NWTF event set for March 21
Emerald G. Parsons emerald@greenepublishing.com The 18th annual National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) Hunting Heritage Event, for the Madison County Chapter, is set for Saturday, March 21, at the Madison County Central School…
Parker B. Joseph
Deacon Parker B. Joseph departed his earthly life on Saturday, Feb. 29, at Madison Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born Sept. 3, 1928, to Hamp and Mariah Joseph. He was the…
From the sunny side: Aging
As much as I may try to resist it, I am often hit with an undeniable fact. I’m not as young as I used to be. Earlier this week, I was slapped…
Local man charged with human trafficking
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com A Greenville man has been arrested and charged with human trafficking in Lowndes County after investigators were told by two female victims they were held against their will. The…
CORONAVIRUS: Florida health emergency declared
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In response to two Floridians testing positive for the COVID-19 (coronavirus) virus, Gov. DeSantis has issued an executive order declaring a public health emergency for the State of Florida….
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Singing the barbershop blues
As a young boy growing up in the 70s, I had certain expectations concerning my hair, which resembled a tangled mop long lost in the recesses of the closet. We were pretty…
NFC receives donation from Capital City Bank
North Florida College Contributor North Florida College (NFC) recently received a $2,000 donation from the Capital City Bank Group Foundation. The generous gift benefits nursing programs and student training opportunities at NFC….
Several local players listed on All-State football team
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The FloridaHSFootball.com website has announced their Florida All-State football team for each classification and the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys and Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors are well-represented. …
Ronald (Jim) Zink
Ronald (Jim) Zink, 83, a 45-year resident of High Springs, Fla., a Sub Station 3 Supervisor (Fla. Power Corp.) passed away Friday, Feb. 28, as the result of a home accident. He…
Donna “Diane” Bizzle
Donna Diane Bizzle, 70, of Greenville, Fla., passed away Friday, Feb. 28, in Madison, Fla. Diane was born October 22, 1949, in Valdosta, Ga., to Clarence Mathers and Ruby Bass. Funeral services…
Letter to the Editor: The ballot question
Thank you for providing a succinct story on the ballot question on which all registered voters in Madison County may vote: shall the school board appoint the superintendent? The question is on…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Vote NO to an appointed superintendent of schools Tuesday, March 17
On Tuesday, March 17, voters of Madison County will head to the polls. One of several things that Madison County residents will be voting on is whether the Madison County School Superintendent…
Learning As I Go: Remember Who You Are
I watched the fire crackle and spark for a couple hours last night. No one else around, just me and my thoughts. With my journal and pen I began wading through the…
Were there really any black cowboys?
Gene Hall Contributor “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:32. Quentin Tarantino’s Oscar-winning Western, Django Unchained, is one of relatively-few Hollywood films depicting a…
Akerman joins credit union board
Katie Krell editor@greenepublishing.com The Madison Education Association Credit Union Board is now under new leadership. Mark Akerman, principal at James Madison Preparatory High School, was recently appointed as a member of the…