John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com After chasing an individual into Madison County, the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) has arrested a Tallahassee man on multiple charges after crashing into a tree line on County Road…
From the sunny side: Recycling
I have always considered myself to be just as environmentally conscientious as the next guy. I try not pollute (regardless of what I have for lunch), I certainly don’t throw trash out…
FBC children tell the Christmas story
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com On Sunday morning, Dec. 22, the children of First Baptist Church (FBC) told the story of Jesus’ birth through the annual Children’s Christmas Pageant. The 11 a.m. church service…
Cowboys, cheerleaders receive key to city
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com After winning back-to-back-to-back state championships in the Class 1A division, the Madison County Cowboys returned home to celebrate, and what a celebration it has been since then. The Madison…
Two Cowboys sign college letters
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Two Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys are taking their football careers to the next step after signing letters of intent to play football at the university level. Zane…
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…
Learning As I Go: Just Live
As I look back over the past year, I realize what a whirlwind it has been. I started 2019 with twice a week visits to the OT, trying to regain full movement…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Happy New Year
2019 has come and gone and we find ourselves staring 2020 straight in the face. The last eight years have had so much change for me. Life changing/life altering events all took…
4-H hosts second-ever Holiday Bake-Off
Beth Moore Contributor When you think of Christmas, one thing that comes to mind is good eating! There was no shortage of yummy treats at the Madison County Extension Office on Monday,…
Art Smith entertains Madison Woman’s Club members
Nancy Taylor Contributor Art Smith, renowned chef, was the guest speaker at the Madison Woman’s Club’s December meeting on Thursday, Dec. 12. The meeting began as usual, with the pledge to the…
John Thomas Peterson
John Thomas Peterson, 90, of Central, S.C., went home to his Heavenly Father on Friday, Dec. 20, at 2 p.m., while surrounded by his family. He was born Jan. 2, 1929, in…
Mr. Michael Ryan Andrews
Mr. Michael Ryan Andrews, age 50, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019, in Madison, Fla. A memorial service was held Monday, Dec. 23, at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church, in…
Lillie Balloon Nesbitt
Mrs. Lillie Balloon Nesbitt, 97, of Madison, Fla., passed on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, at Mt. Zion AME Church, in Madison, with…
Cowboy golfer signs letter of intent
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com James Madison Preparatory High School (JMPHS) student and Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboy golfer Payton Davis caught the “golf bug” at an early age, after watching Phil Mickelson…
From the sunny side: Surfing
I’ve always thought surfing would be a fun thing to do. Let me rephrase that: when I was much younger, I thought surfing would be a fun thing to do. I did…
At the middle desk: Keep the spirit alive
Christmas is finally gone and I’m a couple hundred dollars short in my bank account. It’d be feasible to say St. Nicholas marched his jolly self to the bank and withdrew himself…
Learning As I Go: ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
‘Twas the night before Christmas, the kids were asleep, The parents wrapped presents without even a peep. Assembled new bikes, located the dolls, Rediscovered the gifts stashed away since the fall. Filled…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Merry Christmas
The countdown is finally over …… Christmas is here! Let the fun begin! Hundreds of glasses of milk and cookies will be/have been left out, with only crumbs and an empty glass…
Miss Madison County Pageant set for Feb. 8 Applications now accepted $500 NFC scholarship to be awarded to 2020 Miss Madison County
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com Applications for the annual Miss Madison County Pageant are now available and plans for the 2020 pageant are underway. The Miss Madison County Pageants will be held on Saturday,…
All aboard The Polar Express
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com All children big and small boarded The Polar Express on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at the Madison Public Library. As children came into the library, they were handed a golden…