John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. After relocating the Business After Hours event from the offices of the Madison County Chamber of Commerce to the Smith Mansion, in Madison, the Christmas edition of…
Looking back on Clark’s “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve”
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. It’s been well over a century since the tradition we know as the New Year’s Eve ball drop began. Today, thousands upon thousands gather around their televisions…
Cowboys’ hardwood success continues
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys continue to have success on the basketball court. The boys varsity team improved their record, to 5-0 with two more…
The Editor’s Desk: Sister stuff
Savannah Reams: Greene Publishing, Inc. On this day, 23 years ago, Dec. 28, 1995, I received the best Christmas present I could have possibly asked for—a baby sister. All year, I talked…
From the sunny side: Morning pace
I’m not a morning person. That is simply a fact of life that I have made my peace with a long time ago. I often tell people who complain that I may…
Santa Claus: the man behind the red suit
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. It’s a phenomenon that’s unable to be explained and it’s a tradition that has lasted for years past and will last for years to come. On Tuesday,…
Holiday Event Calendar: Dec 21 – Dec 24
December 21 As Christmas draws closer, decorations and lights signifying the triumphant birth of Christ and the return of everyone’s favorite holiday are going up all around Madison County. Now, until Christmas…
Gene McClamma
Gene McClamma passed away Sunday afternoon Dec. 16 in his home surrounded by his loved ones. He is survived by his three children: Tracy Fox, Austin McClamma and April Carr; his brother,…
From the sunny side… Changing traditions
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Recently a good friend of mine posted on that “Facepages” site a picture of her Christmas tree with the presents underneath. She mentioned that her grown sons…
Purple Heart City
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. At the regularly scheduled meeting of the Greenville Town Council on Monday, Dec. 10, the Town of Greenville was designated a Purple Heart City, followed by a…
Santa to visit local pizza shop
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Dec. 22, take a break from holiday shopping and take your children to meet Santa Claus, who will be making a brief stop at Cucinella’s…
Holiday Event Calendar
Churches and businesses throughout Madison County are preparing to celebrate the holidays in a variety of ways. Greene Publishing, Inc. is providing a special calendar for holiday activities you might wish to…
Learning As I Go: My Kids Made Me Do It
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist One of my mom’s wedding gifts to us, in July of 2004, was a big box of handmade ornaments. When December rolled around, I could hardly contain…
Christian Concepts: What is on your 2019 reading list?
Early last Friday morning I completed my fifty-third reading of the Scriptures. Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, I began reading through them again. Some may wonder why I discipline myself to read through…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Merry Christmas
The countdown is finally coming to an end. Christmas is less than a week away and a brand-new year is less than two weeks away. Shopping, cooking, parties, Santa Claus and family…
The ACTS church to host gala
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. In honor of Apostle Donnie and Lady Leah Graham, The ACTS Church will be hosting a pastor appreciation gala, to celebrate their leadership. On Saturday, Jan. 12,…
For those grieving this holiday season
Sheryl Boldt Guest Columnist Losing someone you love is incredibly hard. And now the holidays are upon you. That empty chair, with all its memories and sentiment, now seems to be the…
Governor honors local utility representative
Story Submitted On Tuesday, Dec. 4, during a meeting of the Florida Cabinet, Florida Governor Rick Scott recognized utility lineman who responded to Hurricane Michael and helped restore power to hundreds of…
Mullet tournament announced
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Madison Golf and Country Club is excited to announce that a mullet tournament will be held on Saturday, Feb. 23, with tee times at 9 a.m….
Seniors in need of donations
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. As the official beginning of winter draws near, the number of days with cold weather will increase. Seniors in Madison County are in need of a source…