John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Do you have a vision for your community? Where do you see Madison County in ten years? Are there issues you’d like to see tended to? In…
Letter To The Editor: A quick history of cuban socialism
Pedro has a job, a ’59 Chevy, a home, a farm where he grows sugarcane and has all kinds of animals, including a donkey. Pedro has worked hard all his life to…
From the sunny side… Aging
This week has been a cause for celebration here at Greene Publishing, Inc. Our publisher and fearless leader, Emerald G. Parsons, celebrated her fiftieth birthday. I must say, she approached the day…
Collis receives 60-year honor
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Every Master Mason considers it to be a great honor to receive recognition for the amount of good time (time of membership) within the Masonic lodge. Lloyd…
Sally Ann Oder
Mrs. Sally Ann Oder, age 63, died Monday, Feb. 25, 2019, at her home. A Celebration of Life was held Wednesday, Feb. 27, at 12 p.m. at Beggs Funeral Home, with visitation…
ACA Lady Warriors return to Final Four
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Lady Warriors varsity basketball team punched their ticket for another trip to Lakeland for the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Class…
National Wild Turkey Federation event set for March 2
Emerald G. Parsons: Greene Publishing, Inc. The 17th annual National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) Hunting Heritage Event, for the Madison County Chapter, is set for Saturday, March 2, at the Madison County…
School Board takes control of spending
Savannah Reams: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, Feb. 19, the Madison County School Board came together for their regularly-scheduled meeting. The Board approved the consent agenda, heard comments from the public and…
MCSO provides skimming avoidance tips
Story Submitted In light of the recent card skimming devices found at a local gas station, as well as around the immediate Big Bend region, Major David Harper of the Madison County…
Glendyle Odom Littleton
Mrs. Glendyle Odom Littleton, age 83, passed away Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, in Thomasville, Ga. She was born in Madison, Fla. to Sevier Odom, Sr. and Ethelle Phillips Odom. She lived in…
Roy Laverne Merritt
Roy Laverne Merritt, 76, passed away on Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, peacefully at his home in Madison, Fla., with his family by his side. He was born Dec. 4, 1942, in Madison,…
Coyotes – are they a problem?
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Coyotes, once a strictly-western species, have migrated eastward. The expansion of coyotes to northwestern Florida began in the 1970s and, today, they are considered to be a…
Bunting turns illness into strength
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. If you grew up with Madison native Jane Carole Bunting, you may recall a relatively shy young lady who was artful at avoiding much of the drama…
A young mother’s perspective on choosing life
Story Submitted: Ashleigh Singletary When I got pregnant with you, I was terrified. So many thoughts and questions ran through my mind, like: How could I be a mother? How could I…
Breaking Stereotypes: Regardless witnessing
Last weekend, I attended the 61st running of the Daytona 500. It was my fifth time attending the “Great American Race,” as it is often called. The nearly four-hour race left me…
NFCC Hosts Open House and Free Application Day Saturday, March 2
ALL INVITED: Explore Programs, Tour Campus, Apply for Admission and Financial Aid NEW: Training and Employer Showcase with CareerSource North Florida and Area Employers Story Submitted North Florida Community College invites…
Cowboys advance to “Elite Eight”
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys varsity basketball team overcame a slow start on Thursday, Feb. 21, to defeat the Red Flashes of Hilliard High School,…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Turning the big 5-0
I was born on Feb. 26, 1969 at 8:03 p.m. in the Madison County Memorial Hospital. Yesterday was Feb. 26, 2019. You do the math! Yes, much to my surprise and amazement,…
Learning As I Go: I Don’t Remember
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist As parents, it’s easy to beat ourselves up over what we are and are not doing for our children. As I think about my childhood, I don’t…
Join MCCS for Family Literacy Night
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. If your child is a student at Madison County Central School (MCCS) and is in the grades kindergarten through second, then you’re invited to MCCS’ Family Literacy…