John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. As tax season comes to a close, the number of phone calls from scammers claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rise. For one Madison…
From the sunny side… Lima Beans
Today is Lima Bean Respect Day. I bet most of y’all (I love the way I can say “y’all” and no one think it’s odd. If I worked at a big city…
Passing Parade: FLORIDA The Forgotten State
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist It looks like there’s going to be a contest in Florida for a U.S. Senate seat. The seat is now occupied by Bill Nelson! What on earth…
Give life with One Blood
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Wednesday, April 25, give life when you give blood. The Big Red Bus, a mobile donor station for One Blood, will be parked at Corporate Graphics,…
Senior Game Day continues
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Monday, April 23, the Lee Public Library will be hosting their bi-monthly Senior Game Day. This allows seniors in the community to gather at the library…
Cowgirls win big on Senior Night
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. It was supposed to be a special night for the seniors on the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirl flag football team. That is exactly what it…
JMPHS Beta Club advances to Nationals
Story Submitted Eleven James Madison Preparatory High School (JMPHS) Beta Club members attended a Leadership Summit, at Jekyll Island, Ga., on Thursday March 29 and Friday, March 30. This was JMPHS’ third…
1988: Tornado devastates County
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. On this day, April 20, 1988, Greene Publishing, Inc. reported on a deadly tornado that ripped through Madison County in the pre-dawn hours of April 19, 1988….
Drug bust
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. An Arizona man was arrested on felony charges after a significant amount of drugs were found in his vehicle on Interstate 10, in Madison County. According to…
Convicted felon arrested
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, April 12, a Madison man was arrested after a K9 search was conducted. According to Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Major David Harper, Staff Sergeant…
Down Home Days festival this weekend
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Madison’s 37th annual Down Home Days festival takes place this weekend and is full of exciting and fun events you do not want to miss. On Thursday,…
Drew Annett signs with Flagler College
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboy Drew Annett signed a Letter of Intent to play baseball for Flagler College, in St. Augustine on Wednsday, April 11. Annett,…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Love Your Neighbor As Yourself
Matthew 22:34-40 Hearing that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, the Pharisees got together. One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question: “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment…
National Security: IG
Often in the news, the term ‘inspector general’ or IG will pop up with reference to an internal government agency investigation. This isn’t common in the private sector, but in government circles,…
James Ronald Zant
James Ronald Zant passed away on Friday, April 13, in Madison. Mr. Zant was born on June 21, 1938 in Jennings, on a Pioneer Family Century Farm, to William Douglas and Maggie…
Participate in Relay for Life
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Friday, May 4, Relay for Life will return to Madison County beginning at 6 p.m., at North Florida Community College. You can honor everyone who’s been…
Tournament entry now available
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. The two-day Pot Williams Golf Tournament is one month away, and entry is now available for any golfers who would be interested in competing. The tournament begins…
Training equals growth: MCSO provides training for administrators
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Monday, April 9, while students were out of school, administrative staff within the Madison County School District (MCSD) and Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) were in…
Madison Creative Arts students attend state science fair
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. Five students from Madison Creative Arts Academy (MCAA) attended the 63rd State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida (SSEFF) on Tuesday, March 27 through Thursday, March 29,…