In the years leading up to the glorious day that I learned to ride a bike, I was traveling aboard a trike bike that was large and somewhat odd on the eyes….
National Senior Citizens Day celebrated
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. It was an hour of fun and fellowship as a number of Madison County senior citizens celebrated National Senior Citizens Day on Wednesday, Aug. 21. The celebration…
Meet our staff: Amber Albritton
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…
JMPHS potential shooting foiled
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Under Florida Statute 985.04, the name, photograph and arrest report of a juvenile offender who commits a felony offense, is charged with a felony violation or is…
Meet our staff: Mickey Starling
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…
At the middle desk: Behind the scenes
I had a college professor tell me once that a study had been done that found the sport of football somehow makes a connection to a guy’s brain. I don’t remember the…
From the sunny side: Football, birthdays and new cartoons
I had a college professor tell me once that a study had been done that found the sport of football somehow makes a connection to a guy’s brain. I don’t remember the…
“Let’s go!” Cowboys begin tough schedule
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. During his Tuesday, Aug. 20 coach’s show on WJHC Talk 107.5, Madison County High School (MCHS) Head Coach Mike Coe talked about the Cowboys’ performance during the…
Remembering the Brooks brothers
Story submitted: Norman Bush World War II came and the Brooks family, surrounded by young men, were one of the first to see their boys go off to war. To see their…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Keeping it real
During the middle school years, I continued my love-hate relationship with romanticism. I discovered in adulthood why I struggled so much to be myself around the ladies. I most likely knew much…
Geneva Christine Bowman
Geneva Christine Bowman went home to be with the Lord on Aug. 11, 2019. She was 87 years old. Geneva was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved children through…
Learning As I Go: Encouraging the Encourager
If you have ever spent extended time around me, you have learned a few things: I ask hard questions, I’m a bit of a jokester and I love to encourage people. It’s…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Heaven, like Earth, needs children too
Tomorrow, Thursday, Aug. 22, marks what would have been the 47th birthday of my younger brother, Forest. Forest Selman Greene was born on Aug. 22, 1972, and was the fourth child born…
Meet our staff: Rick Patrick
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…
Man arrested on lewd and lascivious warrant
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office made a weekend arrest after being notified by a Central Florida law enforcement agency to be on the lookout for the subject…
Lions Club to host Business After Hours
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. It’s that time of the month again! The Madison Lions Club is gearing up to host the August Business After Hours event and you’re invited to attend!…
From the sunny side: Happy Birthday Smokey
I have always had an affection for Smokey the Bear. When I was little, my grandmother gave me a “Smokey the Bear” teddy bear. He had a badge, hat and the rest…
Rose Leola Greene
Rose Leola Greene passed away on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019. She was provided excellent care at the Madison Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born Oct. 14, 1937, she was a lifelong resident of…
Dorothy J. Rockhill
Dorothy J. Rockhill, 83, of Parkesburg, Penn., formerly of Southampton, N.J., died Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019, at Penn Medicine Hospice Inpatient Unit, West Chester. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of…
Farm Work
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…