John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. It’s a summer deal you can’t turn down. Grab your Mickey Mouse ears, it’s time to go to Walt Disney World! Available only to Florida residents, Walt…
Pork was king in the 1930s
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. When we think of pork today, pork chops, bacon and ham are quick to come to mind. But, back in the 1930s, pork of all cuts was…
Alligator mating season is here: Tips to stay safe and respect Florida’s largest reptile
Ashley Hunter: Greene Publishing, Inc. The warm climate, abundant wildlife and stunning waterfronts are just some of the reasons why Florida has lured millions of people to our coastal, beautiful state. But…
Building Cowboys: Summer workouts in full swing
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. It was a noisy morning in the weight room on top of Boot Hill on Monday, June 17. The clanging of metal weights hitting the floor, coaches…
“Walk the Sky” to release in October
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. The hard work is done! Alter Bridge, the alternative rock band of Madison-native Scott Phillips, is set to release their newest record “Walk the Sky” on Friday,…
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…
Thomas William “Bill” Waldrep
On June 18, 2019, Thomas William “Bill” Waldrep passed away peacefully at South Georgia Medical Center, in Valdosta, Ga. He was 85 years old. Bill Waldrep was born in 1934 in Madison…
From the sunny side… Simple inspiration
There are times when I really struggle to find something brilliant to say during our weekly visits. That may sound incredible to you, but it is true. I find myself wrestling with…
Andrews returning to Haiti
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. After spending a year in the impoverished nation of Haiti, Tessa Andrews can’t wait to get back to teaching at the Cite Lumiere Christian School, in Les…
NFCC nursing students establish scholarship
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Registered Nursing (RN) class of 2019 at North Florida Community College (NFCC) found a unique way to honor one of their beloved instructors. When nursing instructor…
MCMH celebrates employee’s 36 years
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Since 1983, Madison County Memorial Hospital (MCMH) employees have served patients alongside Irene Gillyard. After 36 years, Gillyard, who worked in the hospital’s dietary department, put down…
June 10 declared “Poncho” Day
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. During Greenville’s regularly scheduled Town Council meeting on Monday, June 10, the late Odell “Poncho” Livingston was honored through a resolution that declared June 10 as Odell…
Learning As I Go: Building a wall
My friend, Jeanne, has been working with our kids this summer at church. Part of the program today included an older video called “The Selfish Giant.” The story was about a giant…
Emerald’s Gem Box: What if you woke up today, with only the things you thanked God for yesterday?
Too many times, I feel, we are caught up in what we don’t have in life, and miss so much of what we do have. So many times we find ourselves thinking…
Process begins for Sunday alcohol sales
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Monday, June 10, the commissioners considered drafting an ordinance that would allow for alcohol…
Four Freedoms Monument dedicated 75 years ago today
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Just days after the D-Day invasion of Normandy in 1944, the City of Madison welcomed the Governor of Florida Spessard Holland and First Lady Mary Agnes Groover…
From the sunny side… Free range parenting
I heard a phrase the other day that I had not heard. The term was “free range parenting.” I’ve heard the term “free range chickens” before. In fact, we have a pair…
Kids Incorporated to host Business After Hours
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, June 18, join the Madison County Chamber of Commerce and other local Madison County businesses for the monthly Business After Hours, a social networking event…
Honor a nursing assistant today
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Beginning on Thursday, June 13, and ending on Thursday, June 20, the 42nd annual National Nursing Assistants’ Week. You’re invited to say “thank you” to a local…
Madison-raised entrepreneur launches aesthetic business
Savannah Reams: Greene Publishing, Inc. Ashley Skipper is a homegrown girl, with deep roots in Madison County. She is the daughter of Nancy Cruce Dickey and granddaughter of Catherine Cruce and the…