Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular lunch meeting of the Madison Rotary Club on Wednesday, Jan. 28, the Rotarians heard a program presented by Dr. Shawn Woodin, President/CEO of the Southern Scholarship…
Bingo fundraiser planned
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Senior Citizens Center will be hosting a fun evening of Bingo and chili in an effort to support the Center and the work they do…
Still pedaling through challenges
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Many men in their 70s consider a walk around the block to be adequate exercise. However, Paul Webb, age 72, has decided instead, to ride a bicycle around…
Way Back When
Jan. 28, 1965 Mrs. J.C. Burnette and Mrs. J.A. Davis won first and second places in the horticulture division of Camellia show with their blooms. Sponsored by the Boosters Club, the annual…
Tax season opens Jan. 26: What filers need to know
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com With the start of a new year comes a new tax season. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that Monday, Jan. 26, is the opening date for the 2026…
Fletcher named District Teacher of the Year
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, Jan. 15, the Madison County Foundation for Excellence in Education, Inc. (MCFEE) held their annual Golden Apple Teacher Recognition Banquet. This was an opportunity to shine a…
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day observed
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Monday, Jan. 19, in the Madison County Courthouse, the Madison County Chapter of The Charmettes, Inc. and the Nu Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc….
Governor announces major rate relief due to insurance and tort reforms
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com Governor Ron DeSantis recently announced significant statewide insurance rate relief for Florida homeowners, saying that Citizens Property Insurance (CPI) policyholders statewide would see meaningful premium reductions beginning this spring…
The Bush Wealth Advantage: Affordability: The defining issue of the year and what it means for investors
Political campaigns often hinge on emotion as much as economic data, and this year’s elections underscored that dynamic. Across the country, candidates framed their message around a single, powerful theme: affordability. Voters…
Jail Report 1/16 – 1/22
Jan. 16 Michael Cooper – Conservation animals/torture inflict pain serious physical injury or death, conservation animals/torment deprive mutilate kill Michael Schreiner – Grand theft $5,000 but less than $10,000, burglary of unoccupied…
Crossing Egypt’s threshold
Rev. Cheryl Cruce Guest Columnist There has always been something unsettling about the New Year and the doors that are not quite open. Standing on the threshold of what has been and…
National Security: Thule
Joe Boyles Guest Columnist Half a century ago, during my Air Force years, the end-of-the-world assignment was Thule AFB, Greenland. Renamed two years ago as Pituffik Space Force Base, it is 800…
Learning As I Go: Hidden treasure
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist During our closet clean out at church, we found a stack of forgotten hymnals. Our worship team leads us in more modern songs, so we don’t use…
Watchdog group releases statewide comparison of counties’ taxes and spendings
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com Florida TaxWatch, an independent taxpayer research institute and government watchdog, recently released its 2025 report, titled “How Florida Counties Compare,” in terms of taxation, expenditures, policies and programs. The…
JMPHS announces fall semester Honor Roll
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com James Madison Preparatory High School (JMPHS) recently announced their fall semester Honor Roll, featuring students that earned only A’s and B’s in their classes during the 2025 fall semester,…
New bill aims to legalize recreational marijuana
Lazaro Aleman News@greenepublishing.com A bill recently filed in the current Florida legislative session seeks to legalize recreational marijuana, even as Smart & Safe Florida continues its efforts to get an amendment on…
Madison County School Board reviews finances, facilities and student progress
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County School Board held a workshop on Monday, Jan. 19, focusing on district finances, unused school facilities, disaster recovery matters and a comprehensive midyear academic review of…
MCTS Restoration Committee hosts community fundraiser to support future development
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com The MCTS Restoration Committee hosted a fundraiser on Monday, Jan. 19, organized by committee member Dr. Ray Mobley to support long-term development and sustainability efforts. The event brought together…
Disciple Now takes youth beyond belief
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The weekend of Jan. 16-18 was action packed for the youth of Fellowship Baptist Church. The yearly Disciple Now retreat kicked off with a session on Friday night, followed…
North Florida College celebrates Dean and President’s List Scholars
North Florida College Contributor North Florida College (NFC) proudly recognizes students who earned placement on the Dean’s List, honoring academic achievement and dedication during the term. These honors reflect the hard work,…