Billy Gene Hodge, 68, of Valdosta, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, at Langdale Hospice House. He was born on Aug. 20, 1950, in Valdosta Ga., to Gary Paul Hodge and…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Happy Birthday Brooke
This past Monday, January 21, marked the 24th birthday of my daughter, Brooke. Where has the time gone? It doesn’t feel like “yesterday” but my goodness, it sure doesn’t seem like 24…
Christian Concepts: Does God Still Speak Today?
Gary B. King Guest Columnist CharismaNews was quick to report that J. D. Greear, President of the Southern Baptist Convention, said God can still speak audibly today. What Greear said was he…
Learning As I Go: The Eyes of a Child
The first time I took my oldest son to a park, I watched him soak in the sights. Everything was new and exciting; the colors, the equipment, the kids. Once he got…
Be featured in our veteran spotlight
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. In Madison County, the employees of Greene Publishing, Inc. take pride in the local veterans of Madison County; whether those who have served in a previous war…
District finances in trouble; GES feels the heat
Savannah Reams: Greene Publishing, Inc. It was 1980 when Greenville High School was closed and consolidated with Madison County High School and, many years later, Greenville Middle School followed suit. The closure…
MLK commemorative tribute to take place
Story Submitted The Madison County Chapter of the Charmettes, Inc. cordially invites the community of Madison County to the 2019 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Commemorative march and program on Monday, Jan….
Ice skating returns to Tallahassee
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. After taking a one-year hiatus, you can now tie up your ice skates and put on your jacket. Ice skating has returned to Tallahassee. From now until…
NFCC to feature stunning artists in 2019
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Following some of the best performances of the artists in the fall session of the 2018-2019 artist series season, the 2019 list of performers is shaping up…
David Ring coming to Shady Grove
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Pastor Danny Lundy and the congregation of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church would like to invite the Madison County community to join them on Sunday, Jan. 20, when…
Lonnie Charles “LC” Young, Sr.
Lonnie Charles “LC” Young, Sr., 81, of Monticello’s Aucilla community, passed at home on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019. Funeral services are at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19, at Greater Fellowship M.B….
Ulysses Mays, Sr.
Ulysses Mays, Sr., of Madison, Fla., passed away on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, at the age of 80. A wake service will be held on Friday, Jan. 18, from 4 p.m. to…
Eight from Madison County make Dean’s List
Story Submitted by NFCC North Florida Community College (NFCC) student Jordan Messer has been selected as the Chancellor’s Clark Maxwell Scholar Student of the Month by the Florida College System for December…
NFCC student honored by Florida College System
Story Submitted by NFCC North Florida Community College (NFCC) student Jordan Messer has been selected as the Chancellor’s Clark Maxwell Scholar Student of the Month by the Florida College System for December…
From the sunny side… Let the music play
I have gotten into the habit of listening to music while my fingers busily tap, tap, tap away at whatever story or tidbit upon which I am working in order to keep…
MCSO offers concealed weapons class
Story Submitted The Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is pleased to be offering a Florida Concealed Weapons Class. MCSO will only accept up to 12 people per class and will run the…
Bill Gaither coming to Tallahassee
Story Submitted On Thursday, Jan. 24, at the Christian Heritage Church, in Tallahassee, Fla., multi-Grammy Award-winner Bill Gaither will host a spectacular evening of music, laughter and encouragement featuring the talent of…
School board declines to close GES
On Tuesday, Jan. 15, during an advertised special session/workshop, the Madison County School Board declined to vote on the recommendation that Greenville Elementary School close. Pick up a copy of the Friday,…
Over two pounds of marijuana seized
Two Greenville residents have been arrested after an early-morning initiated traffic stop revealed marijuana and paraphernalia. On Tuesday, Jan. 15, at approximately 1:50 a.m., Madison Police Department (MPD) Officer Weekes was conducting…
Sidney Conner Ashley
Mrs. Sidney Conner Ashley, age 92, died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, at Madison County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 12, at 11 a.m. at Grace Presbyterian Church, in Madison,…