Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Another member of the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls varsity softball team has signed to continue playing softball on the college level. The latest Cowgirl to…
CBD, Hemp class to be held
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. You’ve seen the words CBD and hemp around every corner and on plenty of storefronts. You’ve also heard that it has the power to relieve pain, but…
Marjorie Eugenia Bailey
Marjorie Eugenia Bailey, age 85, died Sunday, July 14, 2019, at the Hospice House in Tallahassee, Fla. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 21, at Beggs Funeral Home,…
Judith “Judy” Louise Sapp
Judith “Judy” Louise Sapp, age 72, entered Heaven’s gates on Monday, July 8, 2019. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 13, at Hickory Grove Methodist Church with burial…
From the sunny side… “Almost” witnessing history
Fifty years ago this week, Neil Armstrong took his first steps on the moon and uttered his now famous, “One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind,” statement. I remember…
At the middle desk: From a word loss to a loss for words
Years and years ago, when I was a youngling, I learned of a comprehension learning disability, after a series of testing, that set me apart from the others in school. I hated…
Letter to the Editor: Socialism Creates Nothing
Watching the Democrats debate was a learning experience, if you were aware of what was being sold to the American public. There was no talk or any new ideas of how they…
Learning As I Go: God Is Always On Time
This week I had the great privilege of being a worker at Picket Lake children’s camp. It has been nearly 15 years since I was last there. It was almost surreal walking…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Flee from Alfred Lee
Though the story described below is factual, Alfred Lee is a fictional name used to protect the identity of any family members of the young man living in Madison. If your name…
Big Bend Hospice has a new Volunteer Coordinator
Story Submitted Big Bend Hospice (BBH) is proud to announce that Kelly Williams is the new Volunteer Coordinator for Madison County. In her new role, Kelly will be assisting in recruiting and…
Help a neighbor out: Madison Education Center to collect donations
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Are you looking to help make a difference in your community? Saint Leo University’s Madison Education Center has identified a need in Madison County and they’re reaching…
Recall: Parent’s Choice Advantage infant formula
Ashley Hunter: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Friday, June 21, Perrigo Company issued a voluntary recall of their 35-ounce containers of Parent’s Choice Advantage Infant Formula Milk-Based Powder – with Iron. This product,…
James Dallas Walker
Mr. James Dallas Walker, 78, of Lee, Fla., passed from this life on July 9, 2019, at Madison County Memorial Hospital, in Madison, Fla. James was born June 23, 1941, in Mendenhall,…
Stormie Lee Johnson
Stormie Lee Johnson, age 21, died July 5, 2019. A Graveside service was held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 14, at Lee Memorial Cemetery in Lee, Fla. Visitation was held on…
Helen Dickinson Hembree Johnson
Helen Dickinson Hembree Johnson (Sweetie) went home to be with the Lord on July 10, 2019. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 13, at First United Methodist Church in Madison, Fla. Interment…
Healthcare Hero Sharon Dawkins
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Sometimes, medicine isn’t the only thing that keeps the residents at Madison Health and Rehabilitation going. It’s the service provided by Sharon Dawkins, activities director, who has…
Odell Raiford turns 100
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Times were much different one century ago. 1919 was the year prohibition began. The Green Bay Packers formed as an independent football team and Felix the Cat…
Madison Lodge welcomes District Deputy Grand Master
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Madison Master Masons joined together on Monday, July 8, to welcome Rusty Ludlam, District Deputy Grand Master (DDGM) of the seventh masonic district, for his official visit….
Segos coming to Madison County
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. Segos – The Next Generation will be in concert at three local churches during the month of July and you’re invited to celebrate the Good News of…
Judith “Judy” Louise Sapp
Judith “Judy” Louise Sapp, 72, entered Heaven’s gates on Monday, July 8, 2019. Judy was born Jan. 4, 1947, in Montgomery, Ala. She was a loving wife, mother, nana, daughter, sister,…