John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. There are many of things Morgan “Sonny” Harris could flip to in his scrapbook when asked about World War II and his ties to the transition between…
Meet our staff: Olivia Vann
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…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: What happens when darkness falls
On Wednesday morning, Sep. 4, 1974, I decided to make an omelet for breakfast. My dad made some pretty good ones and I wanted to try my hand at them. I worked…
William “Billy” Alvarez
William “Billy” Alvarez, 61, passed away on Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, in North Okaloosa Medical Center, Crestview, Fla. after complications from cardiac arrest. …
Doris Carol Henderson
Doris Carol Henderson, 74, passed away on Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, in Madison, Fla. Carol was born Nov. 10, 1944, to the late Gordon A. and Corine P. Henderson (Ponder). Carol was…
Learning As I Go: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
I’ve learned so much this week. Part of my job is coordinating, connecting and reaching out to folks within our church. We are starting many new things, including meals on Wednesday nights….
Emerald’s Gem Box: What will you be remembered for?
Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: 2A time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and…
Meet our staff: Jayce Scott
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…
Fundraiser set for Daniel Perron
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. Daniel Perron, a former resident of Madison, will be the beneficiary of a fundraiser on Saturday, Sep. 7, beginning at 1 p.m., at Four Freedoms Park, in…
“I’m coming,” says Travis Jay
Savannah Reams: Greene Publishing, Inc. Former Madison County Cowboy Travis Jay is ready to cleat up and don the garnet and gold. A top prospect in Florida State University’s (FSU) signing class,…
Greenville seniors, volunteers to celebrate
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. As the senior citizens center in Greenville prepares to close its doors for the way-making of a new senior/youth center, senior citizens of Greenville are invited to…
Meet our staff: Jeanette Dunn
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…
Brace for impact
Lazaro Aleman: Greene Publishing, Inc. With Hurricane Dorian potentially poised to strike Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency late Wednesday, Aug. 28, thereby ensuring that state and local government…
Ashley Parramore Beggs
Ashley Parramore Beggs, 86, of Madison, Fla., a true southern gentleman, passed from his earthly home to be with Jesus his Lord, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, at his home and surrounded…
Beggs’ hearse was first of its kind in Florida
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. In the early years of the twentieth century, Madison County was not known for being a place full of modern innovation. Our dirt roads looked more like…
At the middle desk: Wake me up when September ends
September is upon us once again and, if I’m being honest, I dread it annually. Mostly because of the heartbreak that’s occurred during the month in certain years. But because of the…
From the sunny side: Life goes on
Many years ago the duo of John Lennon and Paul McCartney entertained us all with their Beatles hit, “Obladi Oblada.” A repeated line of the song says that “life goes on.” That…
Learning As I Go: Something is Better than Nothing
Life has gotten busy. Fast! The boys started back to school and they are both playing soccer. My college classes are back in full swing along with several writing projects waiting in…
Dale Davenport Pulliam
Dale Davenport Pulliam, 72, passed away on July 29, 2019, in Madison, Fla. Dale was born on May 20, 1947, in Madison to LeRoy and Frances Louise Pulliam (Webb). He honorably served…
Broncos win big on opening night
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Perhaps the loneliest position on the Madison County Central School (MCCS) Broncos football team is the punter. At least, that’s the way it seemed during their opening…