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…
Cowboys ranked nationally in another pre-season poll
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys continue to garner national attention beyond the Florida state line. The nationwide website MaxPreps has ranked the Cowboys number 24…
The Farm
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…
Healthcare Hero Megan Greene
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. After graduating in July with her LPN education from North Florida College (NFC), Megan Greene is ready to move forward in her career. Right now, she serves…
Moving forward: Reunion to rejuvenate mansion grounds
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Since the 1860s, erected by Benjamin F. Wardlaw, the Smith Mansion has stood tall at the corner of Washington Street and U.S. Hwy. 90, in Madison. The…
From the sunny side: Memories
I imagine more than a couple of you saw that headline and sang to yourself, “Memories, like the corners of my mind. Misty, water-color memories, of the way we were.” If you…
The Editor’s Desk: Matters of the heart
My father and I largely differ when it comes to politics. I consider myself left of center—he’s staunchly conservative and relatively miffed at some of my political perspectives. But, there’s nothing but…
MCI officer arrested
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. A Madison Correctional Institute (MCI) employee who serves as a correctional officer has been arrested after attempting to enter the local correctional facility with contraband. On Sunday,…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Snakes on a bus
Having survived the trauma of being thrown half-naked from my hotel room as mentioned in a previous article, I was eager to have some fun of my own. Fear seemed to be…
MFBA churches help prepare schools for opening day
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Middle Florida Baptist Association (MFBA) designated Monday, July 22, through Thursday, July 25, as “School Days” for the churches in their association. The days were set…
Meet our staff: Cheltsie Holbrook
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…
Racer-at-heart behind a proven winner: Madison County local wins first national race
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. On any given day, you can find 31-year-old Clint Riley at O’Reilly Auto Parts store, in Madison, but on select weekends out of the year, he’s donning…
Senior Center welcomes activities coordinator
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Working along side Older American Act Coordinator Peggy Minter, Lakeidra Lee is pleased to be the newest activities coordinator for the seniors of Madison County. Lee is…
Genesis Timber president awarded
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. After being in the timber industry for nearly 20 years, Greenville’s Matt Webb has been awarded for his leadership and development by the Wedgworth Leadership Institute. Webb…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Happy birthday to us! 55 years and counting
August 5, 1964, was the first edition of the Madison County Carrier. My parents (at the young age of 25) founded and started this newspaper with no newspaper experience at all; but…
Learning As I Go: Choose to hold your kids
Tonight was the first night in eight years that David hasn’t had one of our boys sitting with him and falling asleep in his lap. Eight years. How did that even happen?…
Ten-year-old Madison girl victimized, 24-year-old man arrested
A Central Florida man has been arrested by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) after a one-month investigation into accusations of obscene communication with a minor, from Madison County. Reports state…
Jury: “Guilty as charged” : Mutch to be sentenced for aggravated manslaughter of a child
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. After trial and deliberation that spanned over two days, a Greenville man has been found guilty as charged and is set to be sentenced at the end…
Madison family feud ends with blood
Story Submitted Madison County will likely never be remembered as any place to compare with the legends of the Old West as created by fiction writers plying their craft. However, there are…
Farmer Spotlight: Buck Carpenter
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Buck Carpenter has been in the farming field since 2001, and it all started on Richard Cone’s farm. Today, he manages nearly 500 acres in Lee, and…