Savannah Reams: Greene Publishing, Inc. Bill Hutto is a Madison County native and grew up in Greenville, Fla. In his memoir titled “Country Living,” he describes in detail times gone by, his…
From the sunny side: Blowin’ in the wind
Those people who know me well, know that I have a tendency to find silliness and silly things. Perhaps silliness and silly things have a tendency to find me, I’m not quite…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Just another brick in the wall
As a child, the only thing better than getting into some horseplay with your buddies was to get into horseplay involving water. Water has a magnetic appeal that can draw you in…
Carleton Peterson
Our beloved son, Carleton Wayne Peterson, Jr., age 45, was beckoned by God on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019. He was born on Nov. 8, 1973, in Springfield, Mass., and grew up in…
James Ancle Stewart Jr.
Mr. James Ancle “Jimmy” Stewart Jr. passed away peacefully at his home in Newberry, Fla. on Friday, Sept. 13, 2019, at the age of 62. Born in Madison, Fla. on July 18,…
Tammy Bernadette Kemp
Tammy Kemp passed away peacefully on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, surrounded by her children and family. She entered the house of our Lord after a brief battle with breast cancer. Tammy was…
Mary Augusta (Lucas) Bailey
Mary Augusta (Lucas) Bailey passed away peacefully on Friday, Sept. 13, 2019, at the Pensacola home of her daughter and son-in-law, Norma (Jeannie) and Ed Muller. She died of complications after hip…
Learning As I Go: Geometric Love Letters
In this week’s column, I wanted to have a little fun. As a former math teacher, I have an odd sense of humor and wanted to give you a little peek into…
Emerald’s Gem Box: I’m tired of haggling
I’ve never been one to “hold anything back” and usually speak my mind, on almost any subject. However, I have been debating, for quite some time, on whether or not to write…
Healthcare Hero Lisa Algarin
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com It’s safe to say that nursing home administration is in the blood of Madison Health and Rehabilitation’s newest administrator Lisa Algarin. From growing up around the industry to becoming…
Fun day turns deadly in Madison streets
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, Nov. 18, in 1909, the citizens of Madison had just enjoyed a wonderful afternoon being entertained by the John Robinson Circus, which was in town. As Range…
Meet our staff: Sheree Miller
It takes a lot of hard work, dedication and a tremendous amount of teamwork to put together just one newspaper. Our staff members possess many talents and, together, we seek to create…
From the sunny side: Birthdays
To paraphrase the late Mark Twain, “Today marks my 59th escape from the gallows.” Age doesn’t really bother me as much as it does some. I don’t think I was ever vain…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Paying it forward
In the weeks and months that followed my father’s death, I found a new version of myself emerge that seemed light years away from the class clown I had been known as….
Wes Kelley celebrates 80th birthday
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Wes Kelley is known around Madison County for his friendly demeanor and his trademark handshakes that have been a familiar part of our culture since 1957. Kelley, who still…
Meet our staff: Albert Wing
It takes a lot of hard work, dedication and a tremendous amount of teamwork to put together just one newspaper. Our staff members possess many talents and, together, we seek to create…
Learning As I Go: Teaching Chickens How to Roost
I rounded the corner and spied both of my boys and my husband in the small chicken pen out front. Ever since those chickens moved in, David has tried to convince them…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Never Forget
Today, September 11, is a day Americans will never forget. Today, 18 years ago, America endured the worst terror attack in its history. Today, 18 years ago, America came together. We all…
Shots fired lands man in jail
John Willoughby: reporter2@greenepublishing.com Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) deputies arrested a Greenville man on Friday, Sept. 6, after reports of shots fired and witness statements led investigators to a suspect. According to a…
At the middle desk: You can prevent it
It’s a taboo subject that doesn’t get talked about enough, in my opinion. But it should, because a lot of the warning signs come from within and often get pushed to the…