Story Submitted: Ashleigh Singletary When I got pregnant with you, I was terrified. So many thoughts and questions ran through my mind, like: How could I be a mother? How could I…
Breaking Stereotypes: Regardless witnessing
Last weekend, I attended the 61st running of the Daytona 500. It was my fifth time attending the “Great American Race,” as it is often called. The nearly four-hour race left me…
NFCC Hosts Open House and Free Application Day Saturday, March 2
ALL INVITED: Explore Programs, Tour Campus, Apply for Admission and Financial Aid NEW: Training and Employer Showcase with CareerSource North Florida and Area Employers Story Submitted North Florida Community College invites…
Cowboys advance to “Elite Eight”
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys varsity basketball team overcame a slow start on Thursday, Feb. 21, to defeat the Red Flashes of Hilliard High School,…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Turning the big 5-0
I was born on Feb. 26, 1969 at 8:03 p.m. in the Madison County Memorial Hospital. Yesterday was Feb. 26, 2019. You do the math! Yes, much to my surprise and amazement,…
Learning As I Go: I Don’t Remember
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist As parents, it’s easy to beat ourselves up over what we are and are not doing for our children. As I think about my childhood, I don’t…
Join MCCS for Family Literacy Night
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. If your child is a student at Madison County Central School (MCCS) and is in the grades kindergarten through second, then you’re invited to MCCS’ Family Literacy…
Boyz II Men, Dan + Shay set to perform at Wild Adventures; Big names return
Story submitted Wild Adventures Theme Park, in Valdosta, Ga. announced its 2019 All-Star Concert and Special Events lineup on Thursday, Feb. 21, revealing a schedule that includes performances from award-winning stars and…
Be the difference: Clean Up Madison this Saturday
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Are you ready to make a difference in Madison County? This Saturday, Feb. 23, join the Madison County Development Council and several other community members to take…
Phone scam
Savannah Reams: Greene Publishing, Inc. Major David Harper of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office warns citizens of an attempted phone scam that is circulating in Madison County. Madison County residents are receiving…
Carl Joseph documentary film planned
Story Submitted After all these years, there could be a documentary about Madison’s Carl Joseph. Former ESPN writers and producers have a production company and Carl is their next project … but…
MCCS Broncos continue winning streak
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Madison County Central School extended their season winning streak to five games after a doubleheader against Georgia opponents. On Saturday, Feb. 16, the Broncos faced the…
Annie Lue “Skeeter” Watts
Mrs. Annie Lue “Skeeter” Watts, 83, of Greenville, Fla., passed away in Madison on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019. Born in Palatka, Fla., she was a homemaker and stewardess at Allen Chapel. Survivors…
Loreatha J. Brooks
Mrs. Loreatha J. Brooks passed away on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Madison. She was born in Bainbridge, Ga., and lived in Madison most of her life. She was a Christian, a…
From the sunny side… Taken for granted
There’s a story I heard once that goes something like: “For the want of a nail, the shoe was lost. For the want of a shoe, the horse was lost. For the…
Frederick returns to Madison County
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Getting ready to debut her seventh novel, and her second book dedicated to Madison County, author Sue Chamblin Frederick is excited to announce her return to Madison…
Miss Madison County Pageant to highlight Saturday morning and afternoon
Cheltsie Holbrook: Greene Publishing, Inc. Madison County’s children and sophisticated young ladies will take the stage this Saturday, Feb. 23, for a chance to become part of Madison County’s next “royal family.”…
Credit card skimmer located in Madison
Savannah Reams: Greene Publishing, Inc. Major David Harper of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) reports that on Thursday, Feb. 14, at 10:36 a.m., deputies were dispatched to the Mobile gas station…
Big Bend Brew Fest slated for March 2
Savannah Reams: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Rotary Club of Perry is once again throwing Big Bend Brew Fest, an event that has become an all-time favorite among residents and visitors, alike. On…
Students come together to serve others
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. With all of the tension and difficulty facing the schools in Madison County these days, it was nice to find this ray of light shining brightly on…