Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. Madison Creative Arts Academy (MCAA) honored 35 graduates in ceremonies held on Monday, May 20, at the Van H. Priest Auditorium, in Madison. Claire Carpenter offered a…
Marie Bunting Waldrop
Marie Bunting Waldrop, 57, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, in Madison, Fla. Marie was born on Jan. 26, 1962, in Quitman, Ga., to James O. Bunting and Ann Denson Bunting….
Corene Bishop Houck
Corene Bishop Houck, 84, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019, in the Fellowship Home at Brookside in Valdosta, Ga. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, May 29,…
Rheba Caroline Watson
Mrs. Rheba Caroline Watson, age 92, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019, in Madison County, Fla. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 30, at Cherry Lake Baptist…
Learning As I Go: Still
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist So, this may surprise some of you, but I was a holdout on the smart phone craze until about four months ago. I know, how did I…
Ghost stories of bovine proportions
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. This flashback from Madison County’s past comes to The Madison Enterprise-Recorder courtesy of E.B. Browning’s book, The Florida Scene, which is available for reading in the Treasures…
Memorial Day Celebration set at Four Freedoms Park
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Monday, May 27, Madison County will join millions of other citizens around the world as we pay tribute to and honor military servicemen and women for…
What are the seniors up to this month?
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. During the month of May, the seniors of Madison County have been busy partaking in activities and accepting donations that can not only benefit them, but others…
Most Wanted: Ashley Nicole Penton
Name: Ashley Nicole Penton Age: 34 HT: 5’5″ WT: 160 lb Wanted for: Failure to appear on an original charge of DUI The Most Wanted is published every Friday in The Madison…
Margaret Sands
Mrs. Margaret Sands was born May 15, 1932, in Madison, Fla., to George and Saddie Brown. The 9th live birth, making it the finale. After high school, she was a telephone operator….
Lisa Gaye Rutherford Riley
Lisa Gaye Rutherford Riley passed to heaven peacefully in her sleep on Friday, May 17, 2019. Lisa was born on June 2, 1958, in Lakeland, Fla. She grew up in Lamont, Fla.,…
From the sunny side… Technology and nostalgia
I am quickly discovering that the more trips I make around the sun, the more nostalgic I tend to be. I imagine that is probably the natural way of things. The more…
MFD teams up with American Red Cross
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Madison Fire Department (MFD) and the American Red Cross have teamed up for an on-going initiative to provide safety, security and in-home peace-of-mind to Madison locals. The…
Hopewell Baptist Church welcomes new pastor
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. Hopewell Baptist Church celebrated Easter on Sunday, April 21, with a new pastor. Billy Rice preached a sunrise service and the morning service for his first official…
Summer McLeod to take part in National Youth Leadership Forum
Story Submitted This summer, Summer McLeod from Madison, will join outstanding students from across the state to take part in a unique academic and career-oriented development experience, the National Youth Leadership Forum…
Robert Justin Phillips
Mr. Robert Justin Phillips, 30, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Live Oak, Fla. Robbie was born on Oct. 18, 1988 in Madison, Fla., to Robert Turner Phillips and Carol…
Richard Wayne “Dick” Haviland
Mr. Richard Wayne “Dick” Haviland, 91, of Lee, Fla., passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019 in Madison, Fla., following a brief illness. Mr. Haviland was born on March 29, 1928 in…
Joyce Morris Primm
Joyce Morris Primm passed in the early morning of Friday, May 10, 2019, in Madison, Fla. She was born in Monroe County, Ala., to Walter Shannon and Callie Hawtense Morris on March…
Joe Dean Albritton
Joe Dean Albritton, 92, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2019 in Madison, Fla. Joe was born August 22, 1926, in Madison, Fla. to Joseph Albritton and Evie Sheppard Albritton. Mr. Albritton…
Learning As I Go: It’s not about what’s right, it’s what’s left
Christy Bass Adams: Guest Columnist As Memorial Day approaches, I keep thinking about all of the men and women who have selflessly served our country in the Armed Forces. Some were running…