Before he died in 1994, I got to know Congressman Bob “He-Coon” Sikes pretty well. He represented West Florida in Congress from 1940-1977. When first elected, his congressional district stretched from the…
Man charged with elder abuse
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. A 70-year-old Madison man has been arrested after Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) deputies discovered a malnourished subject during a welfare check. Undersheriff Epp Richardson with the…
Early voting begins Saturday
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. In the final stretch to determine who will fill the vacant Florida House of Representatives District 7 seat once held by Halsey Beshears, early voting is slated…
Carpenter family recognized for environmental leadership
Story Submitted Buck and NoraBeth Carpenter, of Southern Pioneer Farms, LLC in Madison County, were honored for their environmental stewardship with a County Alliance for Responsible Environmental Stewardship (CARES) award on Thursday,…
Scallop season opens this month
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. In the peak of the summer, the waters of the Gulf of Mexico are entered by fishermen and enthusiasts during the annual scalloping season, set by the…
Red Devil exhibit now open
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. One of the must-see places in Madison County popular with visitors from across the nation is the Treasures of Madison County Museum. With a new, eye-catching…
Madison Youth Football sign-ups continue
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Parents and guardians of youngsters age five through 12 still have an opportunity to sign up for the Madison Youth Football program. Sign-ups will be held Friday,…
69th Annual Watermelon Festival Rodeo is sure to excite
Ashley Hunter: Greene Publishing, Inc. With the Watermelon Festival right around the corner, it is once again time to donn your cowboy boots, hats and breeches for the annual Watermelon Festival Rodeo….
From the Sunny Side… Ice cream cones
I have a news flash for anyone who hasn’t wandered outside in the last couple of weeks. It has been hot! It reminds me of a story my grandfather used to tell…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Matthew 5:21-22
Our preacher, displayed the Bible verse of Matthew 5:21-22, during Sunday morning worship. 21 Ye have heard that it was said of them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever…
Feast of a fundraiser
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. In support of a local warrior battling cancer, First Baptist Church of Pinetta is preparing to host a benefit dinner, in support of Tammy Kemp and her…
Fallen officer’s legacy lives on
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. For eight-year old Ella Weiland of Kronenwetter, Wis., Wednesday, March 22, 2017, should have been just another Wednesday. She should have gone to school, probably complained about…
Summer feeding donations needed
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. The summer feeding program that began at the end of May, is doing well and blessing many children who might otherwise be hungry during the…
Cherry Lake United Methodist Church to host praise retreat
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. Cherry Lake United Methodist Church invites you to join them for a summer praise retreat, on Friday, June 21, to Sunday, June 23. Friday service…
Marie Guest named NFCC Instructor of the Year College honors Guest with Professional Educator Leadership Award
Story Submitted North Florida Community College (NFCC) has selected Marie Guest, an instructor in the Business and Social Sciences Department, as the NFCC Instructor of the Year. Guest received the prestigious 2019…
Edward George Joyner, Jr.
Edward George Joyner, Jr., age 66, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2019, in Keystone Heights, Fla. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m., Sunday, June 2, in the chapel of T….
Georgia Elizabeth Gibbins Salls
Former Madison County resident, Georgia Elizabeth Gibbins Salls, passed away at home in Robert Lee, Texas, after a courageous battle with cancer on May 26, 2019. Georgia was born June 18, 1951,…
Learning As I Go: She treasured these things in her heart
As we studied Luke 2:43-51 Sunday evening, I got stuck on the part that says, “And his mother treasured all these things in her heart.” As Mary, I’m sure, stopped very often…
Area experiencing abnormally dry conditions
Lazaro Aleman: Greene Publishing, Inc. Although Florida is not officially in a drought, parts of North Florida – including Jefferson and Madison counties – are experiencing abnormally dry conditions, according to the…
Fundraisers set for Reaves and Woods
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. Two fundraisers are set for Friday, May 31, for Connie Reaves and “Big Mike” Woods. Reaves is battling cancer for the second time and Woods is fighting…