Lynette Norris: Greene Publishing, Inc. It’s more like they never really went away. Tax season may be over for now, but the phony phone callers pretending to be IRS agents are still…
6th Annual Men’s Conference hailed a success
Nancy Taylor: Greene Publishing, Inc. The 6th Annual Strong Men in Tough Times Brotherhood Outreach Program was a huge success, thanks to everyone who participated. Many felt God had His hands all…
Water day at Madison Church of God Day Camp
Nancy Taylor: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, June 22, children attending week one of Madison Church of God’s (MCOG) Tribal Games Day Camp had a splashingly good time as they participated in…
Michael Wayne Wilkins
Mr. Michael Wayne Wilkins, age 58, died Wednesday, June 21, in Johnson City, Tn. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 24, at Midway Baptist Church. Rev. Matt Thompson officiated….
Brenda W. Hood
Brenda W. Hood, 76, of Covington, Ga., died Monday, June 19, after a brief illness. Born in Thomasville, NC, on Feb. 21, 1941, Hood was the daughter of the late Mr. and…
Ruby L. Register
Mrs. Ruby L. Register, age 90, passed away on Thursday, June 22, in Lee, Fl. Ruby was born on Sept. 17, 1926, in Lee, to George L. Bell and Mamie Sue McMullen…
Ora Lee Collins
Ora Lee Collins, age 83, departed this life on Tuesday, June 20. A home-going celebration will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 1, at Cooks & Cooper Funeral Home Chapel,…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Today’s youth have it easy
Emerald G. Parsons: Greene Publishing, Inc. We’ve all heard the stories that our parents and grandparents would tell of how hard life was when they were young; having to walk to school,…
Annett Bus Lines honored by Department of Education
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Florida Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart recently honored 44 Florida businesses with the Commissioner’s Business Recognition Award. This award recognizes businesses for their extraordinary contributions to Florida’s…
AKA hosts Father’s Day banquet
Story Submitted: The fuss over Father’s Day pales in comparison to the glamour and commercialization of Mother’s Day. Turn on the television or radio and little to no advertisements appear encouraging consumers…
Cowboys’ conditioning workouts underway
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Amongst the grunts, groans, and gasping for air, one could hear coaches barking out orders emanating from the field house next to Boot Hill Stadium on the…
Meet and greet: Denise Grimsley
Story Submitted: The Madison County Farm Bureau recently held a “Meet & Greet,” on Monday, June 19, for Denise Grimsley. Grimsley is running for the Florida Commissioner of Agriculture in the 2018…
FWC law enforcement to participate in Operation Dry Water, national effort against boating under the influence
Story Submitted: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds boaters, as the holiday weekend approaches, that boating under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs is dangerous and illegal. During Operation…
Silent screen star hailed from madison
Jacob Bembry: Greene Publishing, Inc. The footlights which once shown bright have dimmed to low, and the whirr of the movie projectors from the past have become silent when it comes to…
State of Florida: Employees expecting raise
Chris Jones: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Wednesday, June 14, Governor Rick Scott signed a bill into law which will give state workers their first state-wide raise in over a decade. All employees…
Bad Boys: Crime Drops in Madison County
Chris Jones: Greene Publishing, Inc. The 2016 Annual Uniform Crime Report, which contains index crimes “known to, and reported by, law enforcement agencies for 2016,” was recently released by the Florida Department…
County Commission: Land use change denied
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners, on Wednesday, June 14, the Commissioners had a public hearing on a Small Scale Land…
Education: Gov. Scott signs controversial bill
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. In a move that surprised very few at the end of the day, Gov. Rick Scott has signed into law House Bill (HB) 7069. This bill caused…
School District: Financial health improving
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. It was news that fell on welcome ears at the regular meeting of the Madison County District School Board on Tuesday, June 6, when interim Financial Officer…
Cherry Lake First Baptist Church plans yard sale
Nancy Taylor: Greene Publishing, Inc. Cherry Lake First Baptist Church will be having a yard sale on Saturday, July 1, beginning at 8 a.m. and lasting until about 2 p.m. All proceeds…