Thomas Edward Kelley, 84, of Madison, Fla., passed away peacefully on the evening of Thursday, Feb. 20, at his home in Madison, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was surrounded by…
Learning As I Go: The power of staying
Life has been extra tough lately and my emotions have been all over the place. Tears are a sentence away in every conversation and sadness hangs heavy over so many things that…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Catching wild pigs
Political season is once again upon us. I pray that voters really consider the fate of America before casting their vote! So many of the Democratic Presidential contenders are running on socialist…
Jacob Bembry
Jacob Eugene Bembry, 56, of Lee, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Feb. 16, at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare in Tallahassee. Bembry was born on Sept. 1, 1963, in Madison to Robert Eugene and…
From the sunny side: Cranky old man
I have to admit, I am making progress. I am able to walk now, with the help of a cane. I admit, it would be easier with a walker, but my stubbornness…
Shots fired breaks up Greenville brawl
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is looking into an incident in Greenville that occurred in the early morning hours of Sunday, Feb. 16, injuring three individuals. As reported…
Glen Edward Fenneman
Glen Edward Fenneman, 83, passed away on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020 in Madison, Fla. He was born Oct. 19, 1936, in Holland, Ind., to Arthur Fenneman and Mary Kielblock Fenneman as the…
Wesley William “Bill” Roberts Jr.
Wesley William “Bill” Roberts Jr., 84, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, in Madison, Fla. Bill was born on Dec. 27, 1935, in Worthington Springs, Fla. to Wesley William Roberts Sr….
Local sorority chapter announces father-daughter dance
Nu Omega Omega Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Contributor The Nu Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (AKA), Inc. will present their annual Father-Daughter Dance, deemed the “Butterfly…
JA presents 11th annual dance
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com Dads, break out those denims and daughters, pull out your favorite dress; it’s time to dance! On Saturday, Feb. 29, join the Junior Auxiliary of Madison for the 11th…
Cowboys defeat Tigers for district championship
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Friday, Feb. 14, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys defeated the Jefferson Somerset Academy Tigers, 66-42, to win their fourth consecutive district basketball championship. The host school…
MCAA Beta Club welcomes new members
Katie Krell editor@greenepublishing.com Service, scholarship, character and leadership – these are the qualities observed in the 10 new members of Madison Creative Arts Academy’s MCAA) Junior Beta Club. The Beta Club is…
Three Cowboys sign on National Signing Day
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Wednesday, Feb. 5, three Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys put ink to paper to make their commitments to take their football talents and skills to the next…
MCMH to host dementia workshop
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com The Alzheimer’s Project of Tallahassee and Covenant Care is teaming up to bring you the Understanding Dementia and Virtual Dementia Tour on Wednesday, March 11. From 11 a.m. to…
Pictures from the Past
Madison County’s horse-drawn fire wagon in the early 1900’s. On the near side of the wagon is Fire Chief Howell Waring.[Florida Memory/Courtesy]
Traveling water circus coming to Tallahassee
Cirque Italia Contributor Have you ever wanted to travel the world? Cirque Italia has pulled out all the stops this year to take you on a magical trip around the globe. Can…
Supervisor of Elections to host Business After Hours
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com As Supervisor of Elections Tommy Hardee and his team prepare for the upcoming March elections, they invite you to their edition of the Madison County Chamber of Commerce’s Business…
James Pride
Mr. James Pride, 98, a retired truck driver for Van H. Priest, affectionately known as “Booga,” passed away on Monday, Feb. 10, 2020. He was a founding member of New Bethel Primitive…
From the sunny side: Remembering Kimmy
It’s not something you think much about when you’re young, but as you get a little older, it becomes obvious that friends are going to pass away. It’s just one of those…