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…
Brace for impact
Lazaro Aleman: Greene Publishing, Inc. With Hurricane Dorian potentially poised to strike Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency late Wednesday, Aug. 28, thereby ensuring that state and local government…
Ashley Parramore Beggs
Ashley Parramore Beggs, 86, of Madison, Fla., a true southern gentleman, passed from his earthly home to be with Jesus his Lord, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, at his home and surrounded…
Beggs’ hearse was first of its kind in Florida
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. In the early years of the twentieth century, Madison County was not known for being a place full of modern innovation. Our dirt roads looked more like…
At the middle desk: Wake me up when September ends
September is upon us once again and, if I’m being honest, I dread it annually. Mostly because of the heartbreak that’s occurred during the month in certain years. But because of the…
From the sunny side: Life goes on
Many years ago the duo of John Lennon and Paul McCartney entertained us all with their Beatles hit, “Obladi Oblada.” A repeated line of the song says that “life goes on.” That…
Learning As I Go: Something is Better than Nothing
Life has gotten busy. Fast! The boys started back to school and they are both playing soccer. My college classes are back in full swing along with several writing projects waiting in…
Dale Davenport Pulliam
Dale Davenport Pulliam, 72, passed away on July 29, 2019, in Madison, Fla. Dale was born on May 20, 1947, in Madison to LeRoy and Frances Louise Pulliam (Webb). He honorably served…
Broncos win big on opening night
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Perhaps the loneliest position on the Madison County Central School (MCCS) Broncos football team is the punter. At least, that’s the way it seemed during their opening…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Sharp curves and thick heads
In the years leading up to the glorious day that I learned to ride a bike, I was traveling aboard a trike bike that was large and somewhat odd on the eyes….
National Senior Citizens Day celebrated
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. It was an hour of fun and fellowship as a number of Madison County senior citizens celebrated National Senior Citizens Day on Wednesday, Aug. 21. The celebration…
Meet our staff: Amber Albritton
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…
JMPHS potential shooting foiled
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Under Florida Statute 985.04, the name, photograph and arrest report of a juvenile offender who commits a felony offense, is charged with a felony violation or is…
Meet our staff: Mickey Starling
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…
At the middle desk: Behind the scenes
I had a college professor tell me once that a study had been done that found the sport of football somehow makes a connection to a guy’s brain. I don’t remember the…
From the sunny side: Football, birthdays and new cartoons
I had a college professor tell me once that a study had been done that found the sport of football somehow makes a connection to a guy’s brain. I don’t remember the…
“Let’s go!” Cowboys begin tough schedule
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. During his Tuesday, Aug. 20 coach’s show on WJHC Talk 107.5, Madison County High School (MCHS) Head Coach Mike Coe talked about the Cowboys’ performance during the…
Remembering the Brooks brothers
Story submitted: Norman Bush World War II came and the Brooks family, surrounded by young men, were one of the first to see their boys go off to war. To see their…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Keeping it real
During the middle school years, I continued my love-hate relationship with romanticism. I discovered in adulthood why I struggled so much to be myself around the ladies. I most likely knew much…
Geneva Christine Bowman
Geneva Christine Bowman went home to be with the Lord on Aug. 11, 2019. She was 87 years old. Geneva was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved children through…