It takes a lot of hard work, dedication and a tremendous amount of teamwork to put together just one newspaper. Our staff possess many talents and, together, we seek to create a…
Meet your neighbor: Ann McLeod
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. On any given Thursday, you may find Ann McLeod at Treasures of Madison County museum. However, if you dig deeper in the building, you’ll find a genealogy…
George Marion Willis
George was born April 19, 1923, in Tifton, Ga. His family moved to Orlando when he was seven years old and later to Sanford, Fla., where he grew up. As a teenager,…
From the sunny side: The price of taste
I have one clearly-defined goal for the next year. I am doing my best to try and save as much money as I can in order to attend a reunion in Scottsdale,…
Local children travel “To Mars and Beyond”
Story submitted: Nancy M. Taylor Beginning on Monday, July 15, the children of New Testament Christian Center, Florida Sheriff’s Boys’ Ranch and several children from the community were transported “To Mars and…
Madison school celebrates 50-year reunion
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Proving that they are “not finished, [they] are just beginning,” the Class of 1969 of Suwannee River High School (SRHS), of Madison, recently celebrated their 50th year…
Mobility made easy: Rotary Club, Ability 1st build half steps
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. With hammers, nails and a servant’s heart, the Madison Rotary Club teamed up with Ability 1st once again to lend a helping hand to a brother in…
Learning As I Go: Let someone else reel it in
When my husband and I were dating, we loved to spend a Saturday at the coast. He had an old airboat and we fished up in the sawgrass and creeks off of…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Where the tea is sweet and the talks are long
One of the best things about growing up in the newspaper business has been giving back to the community and keeping all the local citizens informed of what’s happening in their corner…
Square Dancing took center stage in Madison’s past
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. Social activities are a part of all cultures and dancing has been a favorite in most of them. At the turn of the 20th century in Madison…
From the sunny side… Superstitions
I have never considered myself to be a very superstitious type of person. Sure, there are times that I may have worn a particular shirt and something good happened and something in…
Deputy dragged during traffic stop, chase ensues
A deputy with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) was battered after initiating a traffic stop due to an obscured tag, before the suspect began to flee and elude law enforcement officials…
Mechatronics camp concludes at NFC
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Yet again, North Florida College professor Bill Eustace is proud to say that another mechatronics camp is in the book! From July 15-19, Eustace welcomed students from…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Underwear nightmare
Generally speaking, vulnerability is a good thing. But, there are good ways to accomplish this and there are methods that are the making of nightmares. My most memorable experience was of the…
Florida Media Conference 2019: Greene Publishing, Inc. claims another year of awards
Savannah Reams: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Friday, June 12, at 1 p.m., the Florida Press Association (FPA) held the 2018-19 FPA Weekly Newspaper Contest awards ceremony at the Florida Media Conference held…
Young teens learn life skills
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. During the week of July 15-19, a group of young teens learned some valuable life skills during the 4-H Real Life Skills Day Camp. According to 4-H…
Fannie Irene Barrs
Fannie Irene Barrs, 84, of Madison, Fla., passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019, at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born on June 12, 1935, to Avie and Lucious Clark. She was…
Learning As I Go: Burying “I Can’t”
As I was pulling out of the parking lot at Greene Publishing, Inc. today, my oldest asked me about the headstones that were in front of the building. As I read each…
Emerald’s Gem Box: We won – we won – awards galore
We are over the top excited to announce that we, Greene Publishing, Inc., won 15 awards at the recent annual Florida Press Association (FPA) Convention. The FPA awards, as they’re known, recognize…
Ragans family revamps campground
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. Now that the dust has settled from the Fourth of July debacle over the pig scramble at the former Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park, owners Jimmie and Latrelle…