An Alabama man has been arrested after Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) deputies were notified of a possible kidnapping, following a victim’s statements to a local store clerk. MCSO Chief Deputy Epp…
BBQ fundraiser for local man slated for Jan. 11
Savannah Reams: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Jan. 11, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., at the Madison County Courthouse, a fundraiser will be held for local man, Aubrey Jones, who was…
Phoebe Virginia Shipley
Phoebe Virginia Shipley, 65, passed away on Dec. 31, 2018, in Valdosta, Ga. Phoebe was born June 2, 1953, in Clearwater, Fla. to William Albert Bell and Vernice Bell (Poole). She was…
Dorothy Lee Rye
Mrs. Dorothy Lee Rye, age 72, passed away at her home in Lee, Fla. Funeral Services were held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019, at Beggs Funeral Home, Madison Chapel….
From the sunny side… The next city
Here we are, another year has gone by. Somehow, changing calendars fills people with a sense of nostalgia over the year passed on and, at the same time, a sense of optimism…
43rd Annual Reenactment of the Battle of Olustee slated for Feb. 15-17
Savannah Reams: Greene Publishing, Inc. Every year, visitors from all over the U.S. travel to the outskirts of Lake City, Fla. for the Annual Reenactment of the Battle of Olustee, a historic…
Toastmasters is a matter of speaking
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. If you’ve ever wanted to improve your public speaking skills or improve general communication with others, Toastmasters may be what you’re looking for. Toastmasters is an international…
Dorothy Lee Rye
Mrs. Dorothy Lee Rye, age 72, passed away at her home in Lee, Fla. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019, at Beggs Funeral Home, Madison…
Cowboys ranked nationally
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. For many years, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys have been recognized as one of the top football programs in the state of Florida. Now, the…
Miss Madison County Pageant set for Feb. 23 Applications now accepted • $500 scholarship for Miss winner
Cheltsie Holbrook: Greene Publishing, Inc. Applications for the annual Miss Madison County Pageant are now available and plans for the 2019 pageant are underway. The Miss Madison County Pageants will be held…
How is divisiveness affecting your church?
Sheryl Boldt Guest Columnist Do you experience God’s glory, power and love when your church worships together? Jesus said, “Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me….
Area players named to All-Big Bend football team
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Tallahassee Democrat recently released their All-Big Bend football team and both the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys and Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors were well…
Paul Wayne Rowell
Paul Wayne Rowell, 88, passed away on Dec. 27, 2018, in Madison, Fla. He was born March 6, 1930, in Branford, Fla. to Paul Kistler “P.K.” Rowell and Eileen Jane Peterson Rowell….
PETA hams it up with latest complaints
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. If you thought there was any chance that the world was going to become less confusing and, perhaps, more focused on serious issues facing society, think again….
National Security: First Flight
A couple of weeks ago, on December 17, was the 115th anniversary of the first powered flight of a heavier-than-air machine. The inventors and first pilots were two brothers from Dayton, Ohio….
Emerald’s Gem Box: Happy New Year!
2019 is here! Wow, time flies; and the older we get the faster it seems to go. 2018 was good to me. God has blessed me with another year of good health…
Check your cabinets- Infants’ medicine recalled
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. A voluntary recall has been issued by Tris Pharma, Inc. for three lots of infants’ Ibuprofen that is currently being sold at CVS, Walmart and Family Dollar….
Breaking Stereotypes: Happy New Year!
The days between Christmas and the New Year are a little weird. No one knows what to do! It’s like the 400 years between the last prophet of the Old Testament and…
Meet your neighbor: Alana Kervin
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. Alana Kervin is a bright and energetic 8th grader at Madison County Central School (MCCS). Kervin enjoys school and her favorite teacher is Mrs. Samantha…
Annie Ben Ragans
Mrs. Annie Ben Ragans, age 98, died on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018, at her home in Madison, Fla. A graveside service was held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, at…