Roger K. Byington, age 75, passed away at his home in Greenville, Fla. on Nov. 7, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Loretta Kohn Byington; one daughter, Belinda Hollon, of Salcboden,…
Learning As I Go: Missing Mickey
Our long-time neighbor, Mickey McFarland, passed away a few weeks ago. When we first moved in at the end of the road, Mickey’s parents, Carlos and Haddie Lee still lived in the…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Veterans Day – In honor of those who have served
Veterans Day came and went this past Monday. With it came a three-day weekend for some, special family gatherings for others, or just another day at work (depending on what your job…
Chamber of Commerce hosts successful luncheon
Savannah Reams editor@greenepublishing.com On Monday, Nov. 4, businesses and individuals came together for a monthly luncheon hosted by the Madison County Chamber of Commerce. This luncheon serves as a means for locals…
Coming Soon: Twin Oaks Manufacturing
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Twin Oaks Manufacturing, LLC is well on its way to opening a proposed manufacturing facility in the old “Blue Building” on SW Pinckney St., next to the Madison County…
Contraband investigation leads to arrest
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) announced on Wednesday, Nov. 6, the arrest of a former Madison correctional officer, who is facing multiple charges including conspiracy to introduce contraband…
Emma Jean Folsom Wyche
Emma Jean Folsom Wyche, after sharing wonderful memories and while surrounded by her family at home in Madison, Fla., passed into her Heavenly Home on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. Emma, the first…
From the sunny side: Turn up the nice
Yes, I am that person who will begin listening to Christmas music at the beginning of November. In fact, I have even begun watching Christmas movies on TV. The approaching holiday season…
Tracy Morgan Spooner
Tracy Morgan Spooner, 56, of Bainbridge, Ga., formerly of Madison, Fla., passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, at…
Cowboys leash Bulldogs on Senior Night
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys wrapped up their regular season in style with an impressive 34-13 victory over the Bulldogs of Crestview High School on Friday, Nov….
Truck wraps tree
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com Firefighters worked diligently to free an entrapped man, after being involved in a single-vehicle accident that saw a 2008 GMC Sierra symmetrically-wrapped around a tree on Thursday, Oct. 31….
Reaching kids with one shoebox of love at a time
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com It’s that time of year again. This is your opportunity to bless kids all over the world with Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes filled with love, toys and supplies that…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee
When I was 10 years old, I was sent to a Shriners Hospital for Children in Greenville, S.C. for a surgery that was supposed to extend my heel cord in my right…
Jerry Donald Wood
Jerry Donald Wood passed away peacefully on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, at the Clyde Lassen Veterans Home in St. Augustine, Fla., surrounded by his family. Jerry was born Aug. 28, 1933, in…
Douglas Allen Beck
Funeral services for Douglas Allen Beck of Cordele were held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3, in the chapel of Rainey Family Funeral Services with Rev. Bryan Cobb officiating. Music was…
Learning As I Go: Optional homework
Starting my senior year of college, I received a phone call from the university’s College of Education. Apparently, my two math classes (Liberal Arts and Statistics) were not enough for a teaching…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Why is no one holding Joe Biden accountable?
All we hear in the news, every day, is reports about the impeachment and how corrupt President Trump is. However, why does it seem that many on the “Hill” only care about…
A historic celebration: 29th Annual Founder’s Day
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com Hickory Grove United Methodist Church welcomed Founder’s Day “lovers” during the 29th Annual Founder’s Day celebration on Saturday, Oct. 26. As in years past, fun was had, events were…
Fifth-generation farmer reflects on 38 years
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com Since 2004, Joe Reams Jr., affectionately known as Joe Ball to those in Greenville, has been retired from the hard work that is tobacco farming. But it was an…
A new team captain: Basford takes over Emergency Management Department
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com As a former Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirl and North Florida Community College (NFCC) Lady Sentinel softball player, Leigh Basford knows first-hand the importance of teamwork. That is…