If you have ever spent extended time around me, you have learned a few things: I ask hard questions, I’m a bit of a jokester and I love to encourage people. It’s…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Heaven, like Earth, needs children too
Tomorrow, Thursday, Aug. 22, marks what would have been the 47th birthday of my younger brother, Forest. Forest Selman Greene was born on Aug. 22, 1972, and was the fourth child born…
Meet our staff: Rick Patrick
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…
Man arrested on lewd and lascivious warrant
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office made a weekend arrest after being notified by a Central Florida law enforcement agency to be on the lookout for the subject…
Lions Club to host Business After Hours
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. It’s that time of the month again! The Madison Lions Club is gearing up to host the August Business After Hours event and you’re invited to attend!…
From the sunny side: Happy Birthday Smokey
I have always had an affection for Smokey the Bear. When I was little, my grandmother gave me a “Smokey the Bear” teddy bear. He had a badge, hat and the rest…
Rose Leola Greene
Rose Leola Greene passed away on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019. She was provided excellent care at the Madison Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born Oct. 14, 1937, she was a lifelong resident of…
Dorothy J. Rockhill
Dorothy J. Rockhill, 83, of Parkesburg, Penn., formerly of Southampton, N.J., died Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019, at Penn Medicine Hospice Inpatient Unit, West Chester. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of…
Farm Work
Savannah Reams: Greene Publishing, Inc. Bill Hutto is a Madison County native and grew up in Greenville, Fla. In his memoir titled “Country Living,” he describes in detail times gone by, his…
Meet our staff: John Willoughby
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…
One dead in multi-vehicle pile-up
Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) troopers and local first responders sped to the scene of a multi-vehicle pile-up on Interstate 10 on Thursday, Aug. 15, at approximately 9 p.m. One person is dead…
Lake Frances closed: Local health officials warn of algal blooms
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Residents are being asked to be cautious of the waters of Lake Frances as algal blooms were reported to local health officials. As officials await testing, residents…
Learning As I Go: The Pieces of My Heart
When my first son was born, my heart was full. There were so many firsts that we experienced and there was so much life we did together. And then my son Daniel…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Sign up for our new e-blast newsletter
“To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often.” – Winston Churchill In life, we must all learn to embrace change. To expect change. To wish for change. For…
Driggers presented ambassadorship
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Local shriners gathered together for their monthly meeting on Thursday, Aug. 8, at the club off of NE Shrine Club Road, in Madison. During the meeting, past…
Family Day coming to Madison Church of God
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Sep. 7, the Madison Church of God will be hosting a Family Day, a series of seminars that take aim at the many issues that…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: When wood-paneled station wagons invade
As a young lad, I grew up in church, though my parents took me only on occasion. They often had to work on weekends, so church attendance was sporadic. I was blessed…
Meet our staff: Dona Gilbert
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…
Reno Jesse is 4-H State Champion
Story Submitted: Beth Moore, Madison County 4-H Agent The words “Public Speaking” often strike fear in the hearts of many adults. Just the thought of standing in front of an audience and…
Gulf of Mexico “in deep”: 10 diagnosed with deadly, water-contracted bacteria
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Over recent months, reports of illnesses related to flesh-eating bacteria, contracted from the waters of the Gulf of Mexico, have surfaced all across the United States. But…