In life, sometimes, we all tend to get caught up with our own emotions and problems and we seem to let those emotions run our lives. Especially in the times we are…
MPD Chief: “This needs to stop”
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com In an effort to prevent the coronavirus from entering Madison, Madison Police Department (MPD) Chief Reggie Alexander is pleading with event organizers and homeowners within the City of Madison…
Health advisory on river lifted
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com A health advisory that has been in place since it was first issued on Tuesday, Feb. 11 by the Madison and Hamilton County Health Departments has now been lifted….
Four Cowgirls receive post-season honors
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com For the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls, the 2019-20 season will go down as the most successful season since the program won a state championship in 2016. This…
FDC suspends visitation until April 5
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com In response to a statewide state of emergency and the recent outbreak of COVID-19, The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) has suspended visitation at all correctional institutions statewide, including…
From the sunny side: TP and eggs
I have always been fascinated with people. Often, I am much more fascinated with fascinating people than with people in general, but sometimes people in general make me just watch and shake…
Wreck results in DUI arrest
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com A Madison woman has been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol after being involved in a two-vehicle wreck, just blocks east of the Madison Police Department (MPD),…
Donald “Donnie” Edward Barclay
Donald “Donnie” Edward Barclay, 72, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020, in Tallahassee, Fla. Donnie was born March 3, 1948 in Greenville, Fla. to Robert Lee and Mae Bell Southall Barclay….
Julia Sirmon Waldrep
Julia Sirmon Waldrep passed away March 23, 2020 after 69 wonderful years. She was blessed to be surrounded by her family and friends throughout her entire life and was also surrounded by…
Coronavirus community update
CLOSED: Madison County Schools (until April 15) Madison Public Library Greenville Public Library Lee Public Library Madison County Recreation Complex Cherry Lake Beach Boys and Girls Club of Tabula Rasa Treasures of…
Just who was Haffye Hays?
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The popular lakeside park in Greenville, Fla. carries her name, but just who was Haffye Hays? Not much is known about the woman after whom Haffye Hays Park is…
Truck vs. Motorcycle
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Friday, March 20, at approximately 4:42 p.m., a white 2002 Honda Shadow motorcycle, driven by Brenton Mikeal Malone, 31, of Madison, collided with a white Ford F-150 pick-up…
Meet Allie Wilkerson: Your Teen Miss Madison County
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Allie Wilkerson, a sophomore at James Madison Preparatory High School, had never done a pageant before she entered the Miss Madison County pageant in February. In fact, she had…
Tri-County Electric and Kiwanis Club team up
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In recognition of the annual “Read Across America” event, Tri-County Electric Co-op (TCEC) and the Madison Kiwanis Club teamed up to read to elementary school students across Madison County….
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Chicken house rock
Growing up in a small town like Madison often meant that a child had to create fun out of mundane experiences. There was nothing more mundane than the daily rigors of running…
Donald “Donnie” Edward Barclay
Donald “Donnie” Edward Barclay, 72, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020, in Tallahassee, Fla. Donnie was born March 3, 1948 in Greenville, Fla. to Robert Lee and Mae Bell Southall Barclay….
Herman Cherry (Nov. 14, 1926 – March 17, 2020)
Mr. Herman Cherry, of Madison, Fla., died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at the age of 93. The last remaining WWII veteran in Madison County, Herman served in…
Emerald’s Gem Box: The Coronavirus vs Small Town Businesses
The coronavirus is bringing America (and the world) to its knees. School is canceled, travel is restricted, extracurricular activities are canceled, social gatherings are canceled, sports are canceled, we are restricted to…
Learning As I Go: The Fear Stops Here
“I can’t do it. I’m too scared,” I told my husband as I got out of the skid steer. “You don’t trust me?” he asked. “Would I ever ask you to do…
An Open Letter from Sheriff Ben Stewart
To the citizens of Madison County: As we navigate the uncertainties of the coronavirus response in our community, I want to assure everyone that there are many things that you can count…