Emerald Greene Parsons emerald@greenepublishing.com A very large crowd turned out for the Madison County Chamber of Commerce’s Texas Hold’Em Poker Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 1. All proceeds from the poker tournament benefited…
Man charged in stabbing incident
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com A man is charged in a domestic violence stabbing incident after a female victim was found with a puncture wound to her upper left torso. The Madison Police Department…
Thomas Edward Kelley
Thomas Edward Kelley, 84, of Madison, Fla., passed away peacefully on the evening of Thursday, Feb. 20, at his home in Madison, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was surrounded by…
From the sunny side: Rain Days
Having grown up in Florida, where it hardly ever snows, I have often wondered what it was like to have “snow days.” I have heard stories from my friends who grew up…
Nominate a farmer or rancher Nominations accepted for statewide award
Ashley Hunter editor@greenepublishing.com Florida is full of hard-working farmers who contribute to the state’s agricultural and environmental innovations. Whether in Florida’s iconic citrus production, tending to fields of cotton or raising cattle…
The voice and love of an angel: Kim Newman-Montgomery
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The apostle Paul once said, “If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging…
Henry Crill Merryday, Jr.
Henry Crill Merryday, Jr., 93, of Tallahassee Fla., passed away peacefully at his home in the loving care of his family on Sunday, Feb. 23, following a brief illness. A fourth-generation Floridian,…
Haven Patterson
Mrs. Haven Patterson, age 77, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 23, in Valdosta, Ga. She was born to Thomas and Martha Woods Oglesby in Perdue, Ind., on March 3, 1943. Haven was…
Thomas Edward Kelley
Thomas Edward Kelley, 84, of Madison, Fla., passed away peacefully on the evening of Thursday, Feb. 20, at his home in Madison, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was surrounded by…
Learning As I Go: The power of staying
Life has been extra tough lately and my emotions have been all over the place. Tears are a sentence away in every conversation and sadness hangs heavy over so many things that…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Catching wild pigs
Political season is once again upon us. I pray that voters really consider the fate of America before casting their vote! So many of the Democratic Presidential contenders are running on socialist…
Jacob Bembry
Jacob Eugene Bembry, 56, of Lee, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Feb. 16, at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare in Tallahassee. Bembry was born on Sept. 1, 1963, in Madison to Robert Eugene and…
From the sunny side: Cranky old man
I have to admit, I am making progress. I am able to walk now, with the help of a cane. I admit, it would be easier with a walker, but my stubbornness…
Shots fired breaks up Greenville brawl
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is looking into an incident in Greenville that occurred in the early morning hours of Sunday, Feb. 16, injuring three individuals. As reported…
Glen Edward Fenneman
Glen Edward Fenneman, 83, passed away on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020 in Madison, Fla. He was born Oct. 19, 1936, in Holland, Ind., to Arthur Fenneman and Mary Kielblock Fenneman as the…
Wesley William “Bill” Roberts Jr.
Wesley William “Bill” Roberts Jr., 84, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, in Madison, Fla. Bill was born on Dec. 27, 1935, in Worthington Springs, Fla. to Wesley William Roberts Sr….
Local sorority chapter announces father-daughter dance
Nu Omega Omega Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Contributor The Nu Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (AKA), Inc. will present their annual Father-Daughter Dance, deemed the “Butterfly…
JA presents 11th annual dance
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com Dads, break out those denims and daughters, pull out your favorite dress; it’s time to dance! On Saturday, Feb. 29, join the Junior Auxiliary of Madison for the 11th…
Cowboys defeat Tigers for district championship
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Friday, Feb. 14, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys defeated the Jefferson Somerset Academy Tigers, 66-42, to win their fourth consecutive district basketball championship. The host school…