John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Nu Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA) will present “A Ties and Tiaras Royal Evening,” an annual father-daughter dance, on Saturday, Feb….
Learning As I Go: Stir up the embers
There is nothing like sitting around a fire. My day might be crazy and the stress overwhelming, but pulling up a chair and sitting by the fire seems to make the cares…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Love
Happy Valentine’s Day! The smell of love, flowers and candy fill the air. Whether it’s love for your spouse, your children, parents or a best friend, everyone has someone they can share…
Adam Crabb coming to Perry
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. In an effort to “stomp out hunger” and bring the gospel worldwide, Adam Crabb, member of the acclaimed Gaither Vocal Band, will be stopping in Perry, Fla….
Ready & Waitin’ Album Release Party
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Jessica Ratliff and her family is set to release their second album next Friday and they’re inviting you to join them! On Friday, Feb. 22, at 6:30…
School Board meeting postponed
The Madison County School Board special meeting originally scheduled for Friday, Feb. 8, at 6 p.m., has been moved to Wednesday, Feb. 13, at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held in…
School Board offers solution
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. During their scheduled workshop meeting on Monday, Feb. 4, the Madison County District School Board decided to offer a possible solution to the financial woes that have…
Voter registration ends Feb. 11
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. If you haven’t registered to vote in the upcoming Greenville election, now is the time to do it. Monday, Feb. 11, is the last day to register…
Madison Ace Hardware dubbed “coolest hardware store”
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Since Madison Ace Hardware’s opening in 2015, honesty and integrity has been the motto for the McDonald family as they’ve continually strived to make their store a…
Physics in Greenville
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. During the month of February, Greenville Public Library is excited to continue their makerspace programs three times per week. On Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays, everybody is invited…
Apply for the Miss Down Home Days pageant
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Presented by the Main Street Playhouse, the first ever Down Home Days Pageant will take place on Saturday, April 6, with pageant times at 10 a.m. and…
Do your part for a healthy heart
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. As February is designated as Heart Health Month, join the Greenville Public Library as representatives from the Madison County Health Department visit for one day in honor…
National Children’s Dental Health Month: Sippy cups and your child’s teeth
Story Submitted: Kimberly Allbritton, Madison County Health Department As soon as teeth appear in the mouth, decay can occur. One of the risk factors for early childhood cavities (sometimes called baby bottle…
Don’t quit on quitting smoking
Story Submitted: Tobacco Free Florida New Year’s resolutions do not always go according to plan. By the second week of February, about four out of five resolutions fail. Quitting smoking is no…
Loreatha J. Brooks
Mrs. Loreatha J. Brooks passed away on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Madison. She was born in Bainbridge, Ga., and lived in Madison most of her life. She was a Christian, a…
Marjorie Barber Brown
Marjorie Barber Brown, 83, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, in Madison, Fla. Marjorie was born July 8, 1935, in Tampa, Fla. to Rev. James Barber and Freida Cummings Barber. Brown…
From the sunny side… Positivity
I am generally an optimistic person. That’s the main point behind our weekly visits. I’ve always figured there’s enough “doom and gloom” with which we are constantly bombarded that a little bit…
School District to hold emergency meeting
There will be an emergency collective bargaining meeting with the Madison County School District on Wednesday, Feb. 6, at 3:30 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Madison County Central School…
Greenville attorney addresses School Board
Savannah Reams: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, Jan. 15, at a Madison County School Board special session/workshop, Superintendent Dr. Karen Pickles presented a list of recommendations to the board, including the closure…
Scammers targeting utility customers
Story Submitted Tri-County Electric Cooperative (TCEC) members have recently reported suspicious phone calls from individuals posing as a representative of TCEC and demanding payment. Using computer technology, the scammers are able to…