Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Friday, Nov. 22, New Testament Christian School (NTCS) was honored to have former stand-out wide receiver Matt Frier as a guest speaker. Frier was a two-time champion with…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: When Santa pulls one over on you
For children, Christmas can be magical or miserable. Either outcome has nothing to do with the true spirit of the holiday. I rarely gave the birth of a Savior much thought as…
December Business After Hours to be held at Chamber
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com Monthly, the Madison County Chamber of Commerce welcomes Chamber-registered businesses from around Madison County to host gatherings, allowing them to promote their services and welcome partnerships. This month, the…
Elizabeth (Betty “B”) Fraleigh O’Toole
Elizabeth (Betty, “B”) Fraleigh O’Toole died peacefully at home on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019. She was born the youngest of four and the only girl to the late Sara Hinson and Theodore…
Learning As I Go: Bring the Light in the Door
I am sitting here in the oncologist’s office for my husband’s first infusion. We are surrounded by people who are in different stages of cancer treatments. Many are walking in for the…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Congratulations Cowboys – 3-Peat Champions
I had the pleasure of attending the State Championship game this past weekend. Of course, I attend the games with the intention of covering them for the newspaper, thus it is work,…
3Peat Complete!
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys again made school history on Saturday, Dec. 7, when they traveled to Tallahassee and defeated the Blountstown High School Tigers, 70-35, to…
NFC artists showcase their talent
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com The North Florida College (NFC) Hardee Center for the Arts was full of beautiful masterpieces Thursday night, Nov. 21, for the 2019 NFC Student Art Show. The art was…
Local 4-H’ers win big at North Florida Fair
Beth Moore, 4-H Extension Agent Contributor The North Florida Fair in Tallahassee has come and gone, but not before Madison County’s 4-H Ag judging teams left their impressive mark. On Saturday, Nov….
Kay L. Hudson
Kay L. Hudson, 79, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Kay was born on July 11, 1940, in Muskegon, Mi. In 1961, Kay married John Hudson. In Madison County, she was…
From the sunny side: Lessons learned
I have always enjoyed learning. Even in my days as a younger person, when I was not exactly the best “student” in the schoolhouse, I have enjoyed learning new things. I hope…
Six NFC students step up as campus leaders
North Florida College Contributor North Florida College (NFC) is proud to recognize six students selected to lead the North Florida College Student Government Association (SGA) as officers and senators for the 2019-2020…
Take a stroll with Jesus
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Most Madison County natives are familiar with the 29-year tradition known as Founder’s Day, which recently took place at Hickory Grove United Methodist Church. The rich history, great food…
Lillie Arrington Huddleston
Mrs. Lillie Arrington Huddleston, age 91, of LaGrange, Ga. passed away on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, at the WellStar West Georgia Hospice. Mrs. Huddleston was born on Sept. 29, 1928, in Meigs,…
Learning As I Go: The advents of our lives
When I was a kid, families signed up each week of December to light the Advent candle and read a special passage of scripture in front of the church. During week one,…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Your local newspapers…
I love the newspaper business. I was raised in it, and know of nothing else but this business. It has become my life, and I wake up every morning and truly enjoy…
Lucile Whitty Cherry passes away
Lucile Whitty Cherry completed her life of service to her family, her profession and students, her community and her faith on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. Lucile was born on May 11, 1922,…
Phillips named 4th among the world’s top drummers
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com Scott Phillips, raised in Madison, is known for bringing the beat which is heard on Creed and Alter Bridge records around the world. And his status as one of…
From the sunny side: Christmas movies
One of the side-effects of being confined to my “remote recliner” while my fractured ankle mends is that I have seen a copious number of Christmas movies. I’m not talking about the…
MCFR employee arrested for forged prescriptions
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com In accordance with Florida Statutes F.S. 119.071, certain information relating to current or former medical technicians and paramedics is exempt from public release, such as the booking photo. The…