Every once in a while, we decide to do something fun here at work. Not that we don’t have fun just going through our normal day-to-day duties, we really do. We always…
Volunteer department announces Boston Butt sale
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com The time has come again for Cherry Lake Fire Rescue’s annual Thanksgiving Boston Butt Sale to be held on Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Cherry Lake Fire Station. Each…
Tammy Kemp
Tammy Kemp’s memorial celebration will be held on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The event will be held at the family home, located at 1894 Mt. Horeb Church…
Dr. James A Donaldson
Madison, Florida’s James A. Donaldson, Ph.D., age 78, passed away in Washington D.C. on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. He was born in Madison County, son of the late Oliver and Audrey Donaldson….
Learning As I Go: Stay in your lane
Leaving town last week, I spotted a large orange sign that read, “Stay in your lane.” I snickered. What an obvious direction. Of course I was going to stay in my lane….
Fundraiser set for Oct. 25
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com In an effort to show love and support to a local firefighter, Madison County Fire Rescue (MCFR) and others are preparing to host a chicken and pork dinner fundraiser…
Ethel May Dennis turns 75
Savannah Reams editor@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Sept. 28, friends, family and members of the community came together at Haffye Hays Park, in Greenville, Fla., to celebrate matriarch Ethel May Dennis. Dennis turned 75…
Lois Willis Gillean
Lois Willis Gillean, age 92, of Madison, Fla., passed away peacefully on Oct. 19, 2019, with her family by her side. Lois was born Oct. 2, 1927, in Omega, Ga. to Ed…
Learning As I Go: I Hate Cancer
I hate cancer. I hate the way it sneaks up out of nowhere and preys on fear and uncertainty. Age isn’t a factor, neither is sex, race, creed or marital status. It…
Ducks Unlimited chapter set for banquet
John Willoughby: reporter2@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Ducks Unlimited Chapter is preparing to host their first dinner banquet, and they’re inviting you to join in on the excitement! On Thursday, Oct. 24, join…
Founder’s Day postponed
John Willoughby: reporter2@greenepublishing.com For the first time in its 29 year history, Hickory Grove United Methodist Church has decided to postpone its annual Founder’s Day Celebration. This decision to move the celebration…
Cowboys Gameday: Homecoming
Rick Patrick: rick@greenepublishing.com This homecoming game will not be like most games for the Cowboys of Madison County High School (MCHS). The festive events leading up to tonight’s game have been familiar,…
Sherri Howell faced cancer with faith
Mickey Starling: reporter3@greenepublishing.com In January of 2018, Sherri Howell detected a lump under her arm that had suddenly appeared. She made a quick trip to the doctor, who had four biopsies done….
Tonya Watts: Feeling blessed
Rick Patrick: rick@greenepublishing.com For Tonya Watts, there was no reason to feel a routine physical exam in February of 2018 would be anything other than ordinary. She did not feel bad and…
Thomas Leonard Moore Sr.
Thomas Leonard Moore Sr., 86, passed away on Monday, Oct.14, 2019, in Lee, Fla. He was born on Feb. 19, 1933, in Andalusia, Ala. to Dewey and Bonice Moore (Leonard). He was…
From the sunny side… Happy Thanksgiving, eh!
Rick Patrick: Columnist This morning I took a glance at the calendar on the wall of my cozy little cubicle and noticed that this past Monday was Canadian Thanksgiving Day. I’m not…
Gov. Desantis appoints Shirley Joseph
John Willoughby: reporter2@greenepublishing.com After five months of serving as the interim, Shirley Joseph has officially been appointed the Superintendent of Schools in Madison County by Governor Ron Desantis. The move was announced by…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee
In every child’s life, there comes the time for an encounter with bullies. It’s a fact of life and all the ad campaigns and positive messaging in the world will never eliminate…
Rosa Mae Givens James
Rosa Mae Givens James, age 85, of Madison Fla, passed on Monday, Oct. 7, 2019, at Madison Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on Aug. 6, 1934, in Quitman, Ga. to…
Raymond “Rusty” Kuckleburg III
Raymond Kuckleburg III, best known as Rusty, left this world to enter Heaven on Monday, July 29, 2019. He leaves behind many family members and friends whose lives were changed and made…