John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. The weekend after Thanksgiving is one of the most widely celebrated weekends in all of the United States. Known as the busiest shopping period of the year,…
Town of Lee announces Christmas lighting contest
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. After a successful contest last holiday season, the Town of Lee has announced that their Christmas lighting contest will take place during the 2018 Christmas season. Get…
The Editor’s Desk: “Whoosh”
Savannah Reams: Greene Publishing, Inc. I love those moments when a simple song or smell triggers a vivid memory and … whoosh … you’re rushed back in time, re-living a significant moment…
From the sunny side: Nostalgia
As I continue to get a little older each year, I often find myself feeling more and more nostalgic about things and days gone by. This time of year, around the holidays,…
Community Calendar
November 23 The Salvation Army is looking for volunteers to be bell ringers during this year’s holiday campaign. Bell ringers will be at Winn Dixie and Clover Farm Store on Fridays and…
Madison certifies election results
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. What has seemed to be an endless stream of litigation, vote counts, recounts and uncertainty has finally come to an end with the concessions of Sen. Bill…
Cowboys swat Hornets
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Madison County High School Cowboys racked up over 300 rushing yards on their way to a 50-20 win over the Lafayette High School Hornets in the…
Pulpit: Even hard heads can get the message
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. I know the Lord works in mysterious ways and some of them can be quite painful. In this case, I literally tripped over his message to me…
Breaking Stereotypes: Be a pilgrim
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Nov. 11, 1620, almost four centuries ago, pilgrims arrived in New England, in the northeastern part of what we know as the United States of America….
Emerald’s Gem Box: Support your hometown businesses
This Thursday we will gather around our tables, with our family and friends, and celebrate Thanksgiving. This time of year, it comes to the forefront of our minds to give thanks and…
Senior Citizens Council Activity Calendar
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. The senior activity calendar is provided monthly by the Senior Citizens Council of Madison County. Transportation is provided Monday through Friday for recreational activities. For transportation reservations,…
Community Calendar
November 23 The Salvation Army is looking for volunteers to be bell ringers during this year’s holiday campaign. Bell ringers will be at Winn Dixie and Clover Farm Store on Fridays and…
Robert “Bob” Wallace Blair, Jr.
Mr. Robert “Bob” Wallace Blair, Jr., age 76, passed away Monday, Nov. 19, 2018, at his home in Lee, Fla. after an extended illness. He was surrounded by his loving family….
The beginning of Black Friday
Savannah Reams: Greene Publishing, Inc. Black Friday is an annual occurrence that is popular among millions of U.S. citizens. Many go to bed early Thanksgiving night, with intentions of waking in the…
Coreane Messer McDaniel
Coreane Messer McDaniel, 101, of Perry, Fla., passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, leaving this life with the same grace and dignity with which she lived it. Born Mary Coreane…
Henry Hall Battle
Henry Hall Battle passed away Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018. He was born in Bryson City, N.C. He is survived by his loving wife of sixty-one years, Grace Myral Barclay Battle; daughters: Lynne…
Madison Author’s books reach Africa
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Sunday, Nov. 11, Marvin “Merv” Mattair, founder of Boyz to Kings of Madison and author of three books, posted a video he received of an eight-year-old…
STOP FOR THE BUS
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. In recent weeks, multiple reports of children being struck by vehicles while boarding the bus have surfaced on the news nationally … some children have recovered while,…
Ethel “Marjorie” Baker
Ethel “Marjorie” Baker, 89, passed away at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital on Nov. 13, 2018. Ethel was born Oct. 7, 1929, in Sylvester, Ga. to George Barfield and Ethel Massey Barfield. Marjorie was…
Madison County Farm Bureau accepting donations
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Madison County Farm Bureau is continuing to collect donated pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House Collection program and you are invited to join them. The…