Nancy Taylor: Greene Publishing, Inc. Genesis Timber recently awarded a scholarship to Steven Walden, of Madison. Walden is a recent graduate of Madison County High School, and currently attends North Florida Community…
Letter to the Editor: DO YOU SERIOUSLY WANT TRUMP’S GOALS TO FAIL?
Isn’t increasing private sector employment preferable to increasing food stamp and welfare rolls? Over the last eight years the workers participation rate has been spiraling downward to 62%. That means 38%…
Passing Parade: No Safe Spaces
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist There’s a climate establishment, and Miss Gwen Beatty, a high school junior, of Wellston, Oh., is not in it. It all started for her, when a Fellow…
NFCC to announce Jenyethel Merritt Award All invited to ceremony Saturday, June 24
North Florida Community College (NFCC) will announce the winner of the 2017 Jenyethel Merritt Award for Civic Service during an Award and Celebration Ceremony on Saturday, June 24 at 5 p.m. at…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Integrity
Integrity, according to Dictionary.com means, “adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty.” What is integrity? It is the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles. It…
Betty Jean Warren Bullock
Betty Jean Warren Bullock, age 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 14, in Tallahassee. She was born on April 13, 1930, to Mary Inez (Oxendine) and Schley J. Warren, Sr., in…
Marie McCullough Revell
Marie McCullough Revell, 86, of Panama City, Fl. passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2017. She previously resided in Bristol and Madison. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 22 at…
Business spotlight: TOSPT
Chris Jones: Greene Publishing, Inc. TOSPT (Tallahassee Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy) has been helping patients recover from a variety of issues for over 30 years. Their Madison located at 257 SW…
Three resignations, vacated seat
The Greenville Town Hall was filled to capacity during its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, June 12. Due to Mayor Calvin Malone’s absences being the subject of one of the meeting’s agenda…
City proclaims Stephanie Thigpen Day
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. There is a saying that states, “It’s not the years in your life, but the life in your years that counts.” There is some debate as to…
Downtown public restrooms being considered
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, June 13, the Madison City Commission met in regular session at City Hall. During the meeting, Commissioners were presented with illustrations of a proposed public…
Governor signs “Religious expressions in schools” bill
Chris Jones: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Friday, June 9, Florida Governor Rick Scott signed into law Senate Bill (SB) 436, which has been dubbed the “religious expressions in schools” bill. SB436 is…
Funding approved for jail fire alarm
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. In a special called meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Friday, June 16, the Board unanimously approved spending $5,000 to cover emergency repairs…
FWC reminds… Scallopers to stay safe recognize and use divers-down flags and buoys
Story Submitted: With the opening of scallop season fast approaching, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) wants to remind everyone engaged in this fun outdoor activity to use a divers-down…
Hickory Grove Founder’s Day approaching
Story Submitted: The Hickory Grove United Methodist Church is nestled among the pine trees and farm land not too far from the Withlacoochee River. It is located in the northeast part of Madison…
Michael Hamm speaking at Honey Lake Church
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Michael Hamm will be the guest speaker at Honey Lake Church during the 11 a.m. service on Sunday, July 9. Hamm was born and raised in rural…
Sunday is a Fun Day at Madison Church of God
Nancy Taylor: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Sunday, May 21, Madison Church of God (MCOG) held their Family and Friends Fun Day. Following the morning worship service, everyone gathered in the fellowship hall…
ACA athletes named to All Big-Bend teams
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Several student athletes from Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) were named to the Tallahassee Democrat All Big-Bend baseball and softball teams. The teams were selected by area coaches…
Cowboys Cowgirls named to All Big-Bend baseball and softball teams
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Madison County High School (MCHS) is well represented in the recently named Tallahassee Democrat All Big-Bend baseball and softball teams. The teams are put together each year…