John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. After spending most of her life in the historic house on Livingston St., built by her grandfather Daniel G. Smith, Nell Norfleet Ring and her sister, Rachel…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Chinese wisdom
– – A Chinese Proverb – – An elderly Chinese woman had two large pots, each hung on the ends of a pole, which she carried across her neck. One of the…
Christian Concepts: Abortion New York style
C. Everett Koop was the Surgeon General during the Reagan administration in the wake of the landmark Roe v. Wade decision of the United States Supreme Court that opened the floodgate to…
Learning As I Go: You are my sunshine
One of my greatest joys is listening to my boys sing. Carter enjoys singing, but Daniel absolutely loves it. Oftentimes he will be singing in the back seat and out of nowhere…
Mt. Zion to host fundraiser
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. In an effort to raise money for a youth department trip, Mt. Zion A.M.E. of Cherry Lake, is planning a fundraiser on Friday, Feb. 8. Everybody is…
Phillips bids Madison a loving farewell
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. Judy Phillips will barely pose for a picture, much less brag on her accomplishments, which speaks loudly of her character. Phillips has served the Madison community tirelessly…
Father-Daughter dance slated for Feb. 23
Story Submitted Looking for an opportunity to spend some quality time with your child? The Junior Auxiliary of Madison is hosting its 10th Annual Father-Daughter Dance, Ties and Tiaras, on Saturday, Feb….
The Madison County School Board meeting rescheduled
The Madison County School Board workshop meeting scheduled for Monday, Feb. 4 has been moved to the Madison County High School cafeteria. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m
School Board continues to discuss financial crisis
Savannah Reams: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, Jan. 29, the Madison County School Board came together for a workshop in order to discuss Superintendent Dr. Karen Pickles’ recommendations for position cuts in…
Heartbeat bill proposed
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Florida Legislature is no stranger to making attempts that would ban the abortion of a pregnancy that exceeds certain lengths of time. In 2017, legislation was…
Memories of Rod Irvine
“He just always encouraged me and built us up, always a kind word or smile. He believed in kids and believed they all had some good in them that we could get…
Remembering Rod Irvine: “The Voice of the Cowboys”
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. He had the ability to inspire a crowd of football or baseball fans and whip them into a frenzy with just a simple phrase. He also had…
From Morocco to Marzuq The history of Shriners in Madison County
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. For 72 years, Shriners in Madison County have been committed to helping crippled children walk by promoting the Shriners Hospitals for Children network. With over 90 local…
Awtery Beatrice Tyre
Mrs. Awtery Beatrice Tyre, age 89, died Friday, Jan. 25, 2019, in Greenville, Fla. Graveside funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, at Evergreen Cemetery, in Greenville….
Ellis Farms – a cut above
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. From hay to cattle and sheep, Chris Ellis of Ellis Farms has been successful in growing and maintaining his farm in Madison County. Ellis began with growing…
Why the white gown? The history behind favorite wedding traditions
Ashley Hunter: Greene Publishing, Inc. Today, when guests arrive at a wedding, they can expect much of the same thing – the bride will be dressed in a beautiful white gown, she…
Traditional wedding roles
Savannah Reams: Greene Publishing, Inc. Once the blissful time period which surrounds an engagement begins to die down, a sense of anxiety begins to set in for the happy couple. It is…
School district jobs are safe… for now
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Madison County District School Board met in front of a capacity crowd in the Madison County High School (MCHS) cafeteria on Thursday, Jan. 24. At the…
Madison kidnapper sentenced to life
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Over two years ago, a Madison child was taken from his home and found in Jacksonville the next day. Finally, justice is served; the kidnapper has been…
Deacon of the week: Joe Jones
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. Joe Jones is the Chairman of Deacons at Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church, where he has been a deacon for five years. Previously, Jones served as a deacon…