Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com As influenza activity continues to rise across the United States this winter, health officials are closely monitoring a variant of the seasonal flu virus known as H3N2 subclade K,…
Home mortgage rates dip
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Potential homeowners had a bit of good news at the end of 2025, as mortgage rate dropped at the end of calendar year 2025. According to the Primary Mortgage…
Jail Report
Dec. 31 Jamel Jones – Withhold support Jan. 01 Kennaya Richardson – Out of county warrant/Lake County, Fla. Peter Baker – Battery Yang Wang – Excessive speeding in excess of the speed…
The Bush Wealth Advantage: The Sandwich Generation
Stacy Bush Contributor Many investors in their late 30s, 40s and early 50s find themselves squeezed between competing responsibilities: saving for retirement, supporting children and helping aging parents. This “sandwich generation” faces…
Cowgirl to fly with Eagles
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com For Madison County High School (MCHS) senior Logan Bass, a Bible verse that probably hits home these days is Isaiah 40:31, that states, “But those who hope in the…
Suspected mailbox bandits booked
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Contributor Madison County Sheriff David Harper reports that on Friday, Dec. 19, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) responded to a report of possible stolen mail and suspicious…
FDLE commemorates National AMBER Alert Awareness Day
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is commemorating National AMBER Alert Awareness Day by spotlighting the seven active AMBER Alerts in Florida. “When a child goes missing, it becomes an immediate…
Worth a listen: Good Little Giants deliver delightful lyrics in varied styles
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Good Little Giants came on the national scene in 2014, after winning a major music competition. I recently discovered them through a promotion on Spotify. “Arrows” is the…
Alcoholics Anonymous offers help
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com If you or someone you know or love struggles with either alcohol or drug addiction, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) wants you to know that help is available. The North Florida…
Food for Fines Program returns to Suwannee regional libraries
Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com The Suwannee River Regional Library System (SRRLS) is inviting patrons to give back while catching up on their library accounts through its annual Food for Fines program, running from…
From the Sunny Side: “Squeaky shoe”
Rick Patrick Columnist Those of you who have seen me out and about at any point in time over the last few years may have noticed that I wear a brace on…
When your pro-life convictions are put to the test
Sheryl Boldt Guest Columnist If you’re a Christian considering abortion, I can imagine your conflicting emotions. Most likely, you were staunchly pro-life before your pregnancy test, and it sickens you to watch…
National Security: Minnesota
Joe Boyles Guest Columnist The North Star State of Minnesota has been in the news lately for serial welfare fraud and other matters, possibly exceeding $9 billion during the post-Covid period. We’re…
Learning As I Go: As contagious as the stomach bug
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist There’s always a carrier. Sometimes the person knows they are carrying something, but other times, they are clueless. Maybe they sit with others at a meal or…
City of Madison to hold elections
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The City of Madison will be holding elections for all five City Commission seats later this year. The qualifying period for anyone interested in running for a seat on…
Non-profit recognized by the Town of Lee
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Lee Town Council on Tuesday, Jan. 6, the Town Council voted unanimously to recognize My Shepherd’s Ranch, a local non-profit, that helps to…
What’s the update on the Winn-Dixie to Aldi transition?
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com In keeping with the acquisition of the Winn Dixie in Madison by the German-based Aldi and its planned conversion into Aldi, the official word is that the store at…
Local communities to receive help
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently announced that an additional $167.5 million will be awarded to several Florida communities affected by the hurricanes of recent years. A total of 34…
Morning wreck injures two
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), on the morning of Friday, Jan. 9, a head-on wreck on Colin Kelly Highway sent two people to the…
Madison County School District announces enhanced security
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Beginning on Tuesday, Dec. 16, Madison County schools now has enhanced security in place. The new CEIA Opengate security screening system is in place as an effort to keep…