As I visited with my grandma at the hospital, she laughingly told us about the medicine they put her on today. She said the room suddenly got very small, the ceiling got…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Stickin’ and flickin’ at the Woodard
Back in the day, the robust town of Madison had a movie theater, which is now the location of the courthouse annex building. It was on its last leg when I was…
Chuck Day, The Byrd Family to sing at Gospel Jam this week
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com Get set to worship with some of the biggest names in the region, presenting to you Chuck Day, Joyce Croft and others, the 2020 two-day Gospel Jam will take…
Farm Share takes over Sumpter James Park
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com It was a breezy afternoon for the workers of the local Farm Share distribution, sponsored by Clyde Alexander and Rev. George Williams, on Tuesday, Jan. 7. Helping the community…
Two arrested in stabbing incident
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com After responding to a report on a stabbing incident, Madison Police Department (MPD) made two arrests at Madison Heights Apartments on Friday, Dec. 20. MPD Cpl. R. Sanders responded…
MCCS performs Christmas Concert
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Central School (MCCS) Christmas Concert took place on Friday, Dec. 13, starting at 6:30 p.m. where the school gymnasium was filled with attendees. The Concert Band…
Caring for you: Support group offered in Madison
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com Are you a caregiver of a loved one with memory loss? Once a month, you’re invited to join a caregivers support group in Madison, hosted by The Alzheimer’s Project….
Tobacco in Madison County
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The farmers of Madison County have seen many crops come and go. At one time, Sea Island cotton was big in Madison County. Then, the boll weevils came and,…
4-H’ers kick into holly jolly spirit
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com Nothing can beat an early release for students in Madison County … but a recent 4-H event may have topped the end of the fall semester for a number…
Letter to the Editor: Advertising Works!
At this year’s Storytelling Festival in November we worked hard to collect demographics on the people who attended. We did this in order to find out where people were coming from and…
Learning As I Go: Pockets of Joy
As I dressed my youngest in his overalls today, I remembered the many hours I used to have wearing my own pair of overalls. I loved filling up all of the pockets…
Emerald’s Gem Box: I am scared
I am scared!!! I am scared of what the United States of America is turning into. I am scared every time I read and hear the news of what is happening and…
Cowboys and Warriors on the All-Big Bend Football Teams
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Madison County High School (MCHS) Head Football Coach Mike Coe is quick to discount individual accolades. “Anytime you achieve great team success, individual honors will follow,” said Coach Coe….
Lemuel Wayne Roberts
Mr. Lemuel Wayne Roberts, 65, passed away on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, at his home in Hamilton County, Fla. Lemuel was born on June 3, 1954, in Live Oak, Fla., to the…
Richard Floyd
Richard Waverly Floyd, 51, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019, in Lee, Fla. Richard was born on July 15, 1968, in Orange Park, Fla., to Charlie Floyd and Sharon Middleton Moore….
Patrick Michael O’Toole
My beloved husband, Patrick Michael O’Toole; the love of my life: Patrick Michael O’Toole passed away in the care of Lake Park of Madison Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Wednesday, Dec. 18,…
Harold Arve
Harold Arve, 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, Dec. 23, in Madison, Fla. Harold was raised in Walhalla, S.C. He moved to Florida after graduation where he served in the U.S. Coast…
Bringing Christmas joy by caroling
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com First Baptist Church of Madison spread Christmas cheer to Madison County residents by Christmas caroling on Wednesday night, Dec. 18. The fun night began when the Awana children had…
Patricia “Pat” Ann Phillips Holmes
Patricia “Pat” Ann Phillips Holmes, age 75, died Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Lake City, Fla. Funeral services were held on Saturday, Dec. 28, at 3 p.m., at Beggs Funeral Home Madison…
40 years of Jerry: Local loggers continue to prosper under the Gray name
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com Working in the logwoods have fueled the Gray family for generations, and as Jerry Gray continues the legacy of sawing and hauling, there’s no stopping this dynamic crew of…