Being the “cock-eyed optimist” that I am, I generally make every attempt to find the silver lining to any cloud I happen to encounter. These days, it can be a challenge to…
Twisters: A gloomy look into Madison’s past
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com Over two weeks ago, with untimely warnings, three tornados forced their way through Madison County over the course of thirty minutes as a dangerous line of storms rolled through…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: One flu over the Coo Coo’s nest
When I was in the ninth grade, I had my first experience with the flu. I’m not sure which strain I had, but it was the one that made you feel as…
Cowgirl seniors receive “virtual” salute
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Making the best of the difficult situation facing the Madison County High School (MCHS) softball program, the seniors and coaches posted a “virtual” Senior Night video presentation on YouTube…
The helpful hardware folks: Madison Ace Hardware continuing with care
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com If there’s anything anyone can say about the owners of Madison Ace Hardware, the McDonald family, it’s that their commitment to quality care and service is second to none….
Charlotte Marie Hollingsworth
Mrs. Charlotte Marie Hollingsworth, 91, passed away Friday, April 10, 2020 in Brooks County, Ga. She was born on April 13, 1928 in Archer, Fla. to Milton C. Morper, Sr. and Anne…
Learning As I Go: Quality Versus Quantity
Remember all that time we wished we had at home a few months ago? How about all those projects just waiting for us to get around to? And all those books that…
Emerald’s Gem Box: What a crazy world we live in at this moment
Many people are working from home, many businesses are shut down, many other businesses are only half-open and barely hanging on, and there’s no toilet paper in the entire United States to…
Unemployed? CareerSource offering assistance applications
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com Over four percent of Americans are unemployed and a majority of the blame rests on the shoulders of COVID-19 as the virus covers all of Florida and continues to…
How to join the Greenville meeting tonight
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com In an emergency session on Friday, April 10, the Greenville Town Council decided to close the regular scheduled meeting to the public while proceeding with their meeting at town…
From the sunny side: Good Friday
The calendar tells me that today is Good Friday. With the world in its current situation, it might be easy to ask the question, “What’s so good about it?” With more and…
An open letter from MCMH CEO Tammy Stevens
Dear Madison County Residents, To manage the spread of COVID-19 in our communities, we at Madison County Memorial Hospital (MCMH) are asking our residents to take the pandemic seriously. While we, as…
Hometown business spotlight: Daisy and Dukes Boutique Adapting to a new landscape
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com For Amanda Norris, owner of Daisy and Dukes Boutique, recent challenges have brought her back to a familiar way of operating. Before she opened her physical store in downtown…
BURGLARY: MCSO searching for third suspect
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is searching for a second vehicle involved in a Pinetta burglary on Friday, April 3, after arresting two individuals involved. Major David Harper…
Frances Whitty Mercer
Frances Whitty Mercer, age 93, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020, at her home in Lee, Fla. She had an accident in the fall and was never able to fully recover….
Daniel Franklin Bembry
Daniel Franklin Bembry, 52, of Lee, Fla., passed away on April 4, 2020 at his home following an extended illness. Daniel was born Feb. 1, 1968, in Madison, Fla. to Robert Eugene…
Learning As I Go: My New Quarantined Routine
My routine is gone. I don’t get up in the mornings and take my kids to school, but they still have schoolwork to do at home. I don’t have to report to…
Emerald’s Gem Box: R.I.P. Joe Diffie
The last few weeks have been a very trying time. Businesses closing, financial strains, social distancing and no “fun-stuff” being allowed. You never know what will break you in a time like…
Cowboy hoopsters receive honors
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com A total of three Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboy basketball players have been named to the Tallahassee Democrat All-Big Bend Basketball Team. Each year, the list is comprised…
Closed, but still blessing GES offers food to more than 150
Selah M. Poore editor@greenepublishing.com Twenty-two million children across America rely on the two meals they get at school everyday. With the recent coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, schools are shutting down and those children…