John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com A local deputy received minor injuries after his patrol vehicle was struck by another vehicle, and overturned on the night of Friday, Nov. 22. Alcohol is believed to have…
$100,000 donated to NFC Foundation Lab to be named in Ireland’s honor
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com With gratitude, North Florida College (NFC) graciously accepted a generous donation from the Parker Poe Charitable Trust in the name of the late Kate Ireland, and NFC is set…
Lloyd Vincle “Red” Collis
Mr. Lloyd Vincle “Red” Collis, age 96, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, in Lake City, Fla. A visitation will be held Friday, Nov. 29, at Beggs Funeral Home, Madison Chapel, from…
William “Billy” Martin Burnette
William “Billy” Martin Burnette, 77, passed away on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, in Madison, Fla. Billy was born Nov. 25, 1941, in Madison, to John Caleb Burnette and Kathleen Martin Burnette. Billy…
Learning As I Go: This IS our story
As many of you know, we are entering into new territory as my husband begins treatments for cancer. I hope that my emotional processing in this column will help you with your…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Happy Birthday Cheltsie
Today (November 27) marks the 27th birthday of my oldest daughter, Cheltsie. To say the least, my life changed dramatically 27 years ago. At the young age of 23, I became a…
The fight over a holiday Greenville to continue observing Columbus Day
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com In a three-hour meeting on Thursday, Nov. 14, the Town of Greenville has elected, by majority, to keep Columbus Day on the books as an observed holiday and paid…
The Dollar Tree is coming to Madison
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com Madison’s variety of shopping locations is getting ready to expand in 2020. A now-vacant commercial building in Madison is set to welcome a Dollar Tree in late January of…
Clarence Edward “Jack” Richards
Clarence Edward “Jack” Richards passed away on Nov. 13, 2019. He was a former Lt. Colonel of Infantry in the Marines and a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. He was awarded…
Alvin “Chip” Wallace
Alvin “Chip” Wallace, 68, of Lamont, Fla. passed at home on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 24, at Mt. Morilla M.B. Church,…
From the sunny side: Thanksgiving
Somehow, it seems that the pages on the calendar are flipping by at a faster and faster pace. Here we are, almost at Thanksgiving Day. I have always enjoyed Thanksgiving Day. The…
Tell us about it, Tilly
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com If you live in Greenville or have ever worked in the Madison County school system, there’s a good chance you have met Matilda Thomas, known by many as “Mrs….
Cowboys flash past Hilliard
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It took very little time on the dark and rainy evening of Friday, Nov. 15, for the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys to establish instant dominance over the…
Abi Annett signs to play at University of North Florida
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In a ceremony, surrounded by family, coaches, friends and teammates on Wednesday, Nov. 13, Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirl Abi Annett officially signed to continue her softball career…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: When hyperventilating takes you higher
Public speaking did not come naturally or easily to me. In fact, I would have preferred to have avoided it altogether. God had other plans. While in high school, I spoke for…
David “Danny” Nathaniel Langford
Mr. David “Danny” Nathaniel Langford, age 69, passed away in Valdosta, Ga., on Friday, Nov. 15, 2019. A graveside memorial service will be held on Thursday, Nov. 21, at 2 p.m. at…
Mary Lily Marshburn Chamblin
At sunset on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, angels were singing as Mary Lily Marshburn Chamblin entered eternal life while slipping into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ. Mary was born on…
Clara Juanita Jones Ragans
Clara Juanita Jones Ragans, 92, passed away peacefully on Friday night, Nov. 15, 2019, in Madison, Fla. She had suffered the ravages of Alzheimer’s for a number of years, but Jesus, whom…
Learning As I Go: Juanita Ragans, a life well lived
My mom called Saturday with the news that Mrs. Juanita Ragans passed away. Immediately a flood of memories washed over me as tears ran down my cheeks. Mrs. Juanita loved us kids….
Emerald’s Gem Box: Trump’s impeachment – 3 years ongoing and counting
Impeachment is something that is supposed to be exceptionally unusual. It is supposed to be bipartisan and it is supposed to be fair. None of these statements hold true to the last…