Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Oct. 7, two Madison Creative Arts Academy (MCAA) Future Farmers of America (FFA) Forestry Teams traveled to High Springs, Fla., to O’Leno State Park for the district…
Warriors ground Eagles
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Friday, Oct. 31, the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors hosted the Eagles of Central Florida Christian Academy, from Orlando, Fla. It was a cool and breezy Halloween evening,…
Cowboys pummel Panthers
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys varsity football team were hoping to finish a challenging season on a winning note on Thursday, Oct. 30, when the Cowboys traveled…
Cheerleader Spotlights: Ri’Shanti Morris and Symia Chaney
Ri’Shanti Morris is the 16-year-old daughter of Latonya Scott. She has been a cheerleader for close to six years and says being around her teammates is what she enjoys most about being…
Why it’s important to wash your car
Metro Contributor The first things to come to mind when many people ponder vehicle maintenance are oil changes and routine tune-ups. Though each of those things are vital components of automotive maintenance,…
The Bush Wealth Advantage: Why November is a key month for your finances
As the holiday season approaches, November often becomes a blur of travel plans, family gatherings and shopping lists. But in the financial world, November is one of the most important months of…
55-Plus Club to hear about local tourism
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular luncheon meeting of the 55-Plus Club on Wednesday, Nov. 12, Jennifer Poore will be the guest speaker. Poore is the Director of Tourism with the Madison…
Learning As I Go: Leaving a legacy
This week we celebrated my grandpa’s 96th birthday. He still lives alone, drives, tends to his shopping needs, and has his mental faculties. Oh, and most of all, his sense of humor….
National Security: Geopolitics
Growing up in Florida, my attention was across the Atlantic. My ancestors were European. My father served in the European Theater during World War II. It was only natural for me to…
From the Sunny Side: Return to the scene
It has been said that history often repeats itself. This past Friday, I found myself in a similar situation as I faced one November evening in 2019. The Madison County Cowboys had…
Letter to the Editor: Charlie Kirk
The tragic death of Charlie Kirk has brought to the forefront the educational bias prevalent in our post-secondary educational system. The gun criminal that took his life used the word “fascist” on…
Help available for Veterans
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com For those who have served in the military, life after service can carry its own set of unique challenges. Some of these challenges, such as post traumatic stress disorder…
Madison County School District plans to take over Head Start
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County School District has responded to allegations made by North Florida Child Development (NFCD) over the board’s decision to no longer use NFCD for Head Start programs….
New bill aims to lower age for buying guns
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com A bill has been introduced in the Florida Legislature for the 2026 session that seeks to lower the minimum age for the purchase of firearms in the state. House…
Song of the week: “God’s own Fool”
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com This song takes us back a few decades, to 1986, when Michael Card was delivering some of his best work in the Christian music industry. Known as Christian music’s…
Downtown Madison hosts Spooktacular trick-or treat for all ages
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Downtown Madison transformed into a Halloween wonderland as families, children and friends filled the streets for this annual community trick-or-treat event. The city temporarily closed Range Street on Friday,…
When the feeling fades
Rev. Cheryl Cruce Columnist There was always something about furthering my education that called to me. Right after high school, I made my first attempt at college, full of dreams but not…
Comments made in in the year 1957
Contributor “I’ll tell you one thing, if things keep going the way they are, it’s going to be impossible to buy a week’s groceries for $20.” “I’m afraid to send my kids…
Greenville man dies in roll-over crash
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com A man from Greenville perished in a single-car accident around 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 30. The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) reports that the 49-year-old man’s sport utility vehicle…
Suwannee Valley Humane Society to celebrate 40 years
Jason Futch news@greenepublishing.com The Suwannee Valley Humane Society, located in Lee, will be celebrating 40 years of providing service to animals in North Florida. The Suwannee Valley Humane Society is a limited…