One year ago, I entered into the elite and amazing group of grandparenthood; and I must say being a grandmother (A.K.A. Glamma) is absolutely wonderful. My perfect little granddaughter, Kennedy Elizabeth Holbrook,…
Learning As I Go: Every. Single. Day
Hoping to save a few dollars on doors and windows, a friend took me to Jacksonville this weekend to bargain shop. I purposely wore my Celebrate Recovery shirt in anticipation of connecting…
UPDATE: Card skimmer found
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Contributor The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is providing an update regarding a card skimming device located in Madison County on Wednesday, Oct. 9. The incident occurred at 1407…
Culpepper wears many hats for TCEC
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com There are very few schools, clubs or organizations in Madison County who aren’t familiar with Kaitlynn Culpepper, who serves as the Community Relations Director for Tri-County Electric Cooperative (TCEC)….
From the sunny side: Old rocks
Rick Patrick Columnist I heard something on the radio this morning that caused things to suddenly “hit home” with me. Those of you who may have been paying attention may remember that…
Alvera Welch Rhoades
Mrs. Alvera Welch Rhoades, 84, of Lee, Fla., passed away on Oct. 5, 2019, in Madison, Fla. following an extended illness. Alvera was born Feb. 25, 1935, in Lee, to Floyd Ted…
Maggie Julia Mathews Sealey
Mrs. Maggie Julia Mathews Sealey, age 81, died Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019, at her home in Lee. Graveside funeral services were held Thursday, Oct. 10, at 11 a.m. at Stonewall Cemetery, in…
Pearlie Mae Pearce
Pearlie Mae Pearce, age 90, died Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019, at Lake Park Nursing Home, in Madison. Funeral services will be Friday, Oct. 11, at 3 p.m., at Beggs Funeral Home Madison…
Kary Townsend Sr.
Mr. Kary Townsend Sr., 89, of Madison, Fla., passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019, at Crosswinds Health and Rehabilitation Center, in Greenville, Fla. Kary was born on Sept. 6, 1930, in…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Taste bud trauma
Early on in life, I discovered that I had a sensitive palette. For instance, in my world, milk was meant only for the cereal bowl and only in a specific quantity, so…
Learning As I Go: The Lonely Slide
There’s a yard next to my son’s school where broken playground equipment is placed. At first I only noticed the playhouses and wooden items. But then I looked across the yard, off…
Card skimmer found in Madison
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Contributor After a Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) deputy was dispatched to a local gas station, a card skimmer has been found and authorities are warning the public…
Supporting soccer with BBQ
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com Are you looking for a way to support the local youth of Madison and their athletics? As the season begins to take shape, you’re invited to support the Madison…
Meet your neighbor: Courtney Fox
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Courtney Fox grew up in Madison, but graduated from Taylor County High School. “I got myself right back to Madison,” said Fox, who appreciates the special bond that the…
Deidre Myers: new on the scene at GES
Savannah Reams editor@greenepublishing.com Greenville Elementary School (GES) welcomed a new staff member at the start of the 2019-2020 school year. Deidre Myers arrived on the scene and is the new second-grade teacher…
Barrs breeds culture of success
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Janna Barrs found her way to Madison after leaving a banking career in the St. Cloud/Kissimee area, where she worked mainly in real estate development for Barnett Bank. The…
Pam Blue: “Loving the kids”
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In one of his letters to the church in Corinth, the Apostle Paul told the church members: “If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but…
In Loving Memory of Gerald L. Anderson on his birthday in Heaven October 8th
Gerald relished life, and welcomed those who pursued it with him. He was a devoted father, grandfather and a friend to many. As a professional educator, he spent many years in Madison…
Joseph Tedder
Mr. Joseph “Joe” Tedder, 54, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019, in Old Town, Fla. Joe was born Aug. 5, 1965, in Perry, Fla. to Robert Paul Tedder Sr. and Ms….
From the sunny side… Grit
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