Norman Mitchell “Porky” Wynn, 88, of Pine Bluff, Ark., passed away Friday, June 21, 2019, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center (JRMC). He was born May 27, 1931, to Mitchell and Ethel Wynn…
Remembering Elmer Haire
Story Submitted: Arnie Haire Born on a family farm in the Bellview area of Miller County, Ga., Elmer O. Haire was a hard worker as he grew up in the depression era….
More changes in football playoffs
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) has announced more changes in the way teams are selected for the football playoffs. This year, rather than awarding points…
Healthy Start Coalition finds new home
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Healthy Start Coalition of Jefferson, Madison and Taylor Counties, Inc. has found a new home. They are now located in the old Greenville Primary School location,…
Kids Inc. hosts Business After Hours
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, June 18, Madison County leaders, business owners and local employees of Chamber of Commerce businesses joined together for the monthly Business After Hours social event,…
Celebrate Independence Day in Madison County
Savannah Reams: Greene Publishing, Inc. John Adams wrote to his wife, Abigail, in July of 1776, referring to the Declaration of Independence by the colonies: “I am apt to believe that it…
Mildred Davis Agner
Mildred Davis Agner, age 92, passed away Friday, June 21, 2019, in Madison, Fla. Funeral services were held on Monday, June 24, at 2 p.m., at Barbara Memorial Church. Interment followed in…
Passing Parade: Generations Could Reconnect
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist Do you have a big idea? Well, Albert H. Small does. Today, Small is a 93-year old D. C. developer and philanthropist who thinks all Americans should…
From the sunny side… A new look
Some of you may have seen me around town over the past few weeks and you may have noticed I have a little bit of a new look. Due to the upcoming…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: My Super Bowl
My beloved cousins were always a great source of entertainment, even when we weren’t shooting each other with BB guns. Sometimes, just a game of football was all that was needed to…
Field to Hill: Local farmers take on Washington D.C.
Story Submitted Local members of the Madison County Farm Bureau visited with Florida’s Congressional delegation in Washington, D.C. from Tuesday, May 14 through Thursday, May 16, to discuss various federal policies that…
Cowboy commits to Eagles
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboy defensive back Chalon Howard will be going into the 2019 football season with at least one clear decision already made. Howard…
New Testament Christian School celebrates year’s end
Story Submitted: Nancy Taylor New Testament Christian School (NTCS) celebrated the end of the school year with two significant events: awards presentations and graduation. On Friday, May 31, faculty, parents and students…
Abi Annett selected as Madison County’s Sunshine State Scholar
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Each year, high school juniors from across the state are selected as Sunshine State Scholars. This year, Madison County High School (MCHS) student Abi Annett was selected…
Learning As I Go: Something that will last
As a part of our summer kids program, Jeanne, our fearless leader, has been creating a mission-focused craft for the kids to complete and then deliver each week. This week, we had…
Akerman takes the reigns at JMPHS
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. As students return to classes at James Madison Preparatory High School (JMPHS) in the Fall, they will see a new face in the principal’s office. Madison native…
Jo Evelyn Guess Wesson
Jo Evelyn Guess Wesson, age 78, died Monday, June 17, 2019, at Big Bend Hospice. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 20, at Beggs Funeral Home, in Madison, Fla., with burial at…
Loyd “Rudy” Glen Buchanan
Loyd “Rudy” Glen Buchanan, age 60, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019, in Valdosta, Ga. A Celebration of Life Service will be Wednesday, June 26, at 3 p.m. at T.J. Beggs, Jr….
Mildred Davis Agner
Mildred Davis Agner, age 92, passed away Friday, June 21, 2019, in Madison, Fla. Funeral Services were held on Monday, June 24, at 2 p.m., at Barbara Memorial Church. Interment followed in…
Midnight blaze leaves man in need
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Monday, June 17, Sirmans Volunteer Fire Department (SVFD) firefighters and Madison Fire Department (MFD) firefighters responded to a midnight fire that caused the total loss of…