To paraphrase the late Mark Twain, “Today marks my 59th escape from the gallows.” Age doesn’t really bother me as much as it does some. I don’t think I was ever vain…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Paying it forward
In the weeks and months that followed my father’s death, I found a new version of myself emerge that seemed light years away from the class clown I had been known as….
Wes Kelley celebrates 80th birthday
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Wes Kelley is known around Madison County for his friendly demeanor and his trademark handshakes that have been a familiar part of our culture since 1957. Kelley, who still…
Meet our staff: Albert Wing
It takes a lot of hard work, dedication and a tremendous amount of teamwork to put together just one newspaper. Our staff members possess many talents and, together, we seek to create…
Learning As I Go: Teaching Chickens How to Roost
I rounded the corner and spied both of my boys and my husband in the small chicken pen out front. Ever since those chickens moved in, David has tried to convince them…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Never Forget
Today, September 11, is a day Americans will never forget. Today, 18 years ago, America endured the worst terror attack in its history. Today, 18 years ago, America came together. We all…
Shots fired lands man in jail
John Willoughby: reporter2@greenepublishing.com Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) deputies arrested a Greenville man on Friday, Sept. 6, after reports of shots fired and witness statements led investigators to a suspect. According to a…
At the middle desk: You can prevent it
It’s a taboo subject that doesn’t get talked about enough, in my opinion. But it should, because a lot of the warning signs come from within and often get pushed to the…
From the sunny side… Remembering that day
We are once again approaching the anniversary of a dark day in our recent history. Sept. 11, 2001 was one of those days that has become seared in the minds of many….
Harris tells of the end of WWII
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. There are many of things Morgan “Sonny” Harris could flip to in his scrapbook when asked about World War II and his ties to the transition between…
Meet our staff: Olivia Vann
It takes a lot of hard work, dedication and a tremendous amount of teamwork to put together just one newspaper. Our staff members possess many talents and, together, we seek to create…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: What happens when darkness falls
On Wednesday morning, Sep. 4, 1974, I decided to make an omelet for breakfast. My dad made some pretty good ones and I wanted to try my hand at them. I worked…
William “Billy” Alvarez
William “Billy” Alvarez, 61, passed away on Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, in North Okaloosa Medical Center, Crestview, Fla. after complications from cardiac arrest. …
Doris Carol Henderson
Doris Carol Henderson, 74, passed away on Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, in Madison, Fla. Carol was born Nov. 10, 1944, to the late Gordon A. and Corine P. Henderson (Ponder). Carol was…
Learning As I Go: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
I’ve learned so much this week. Part of my job is coordinating, connecting and reaching out to folks within our church. We are starting many new things, including meals on Wednesday nights….
Emerald’s Gem Box: What will you be remembered for?
Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: 2A time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and…
Meet our staff: Jayce Scott
It takes a lot of hard work, dedication and a tremendous amount of teamwork to put together just one newspaper. Our staff members possess many talents and, together, we seek to create…
Fundraiser set for Daniel Perron
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. Daniel Perron, a former resident of Madison, will be the beneficiary of a fundraiser on Saturday, Sep. 7, beginning at 1 p.m., at Four Freedoms Park, in…
“I’m coming,” says Travis Jay
Savannah Reams: Greene Publishing, Inc. Former Madison County Cowboy Travis Jay is ready to cleat up and don the garnet and gold. A top prospect in Florida State University’s (FSU) signing class,…
Greenville seniors, volunteers to celebrate
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. As the senior citizens center in Greenville prepares to close its doors for the way-making of a new senior/youth center, senior citizens of Greenville are invited to…