The James Madison Preparatory High School FFA showed up at Down Home Days with delicious homemade sugar cane syrup for sale. They also hosted a 100 gallon gas raffle for five dollars…
20th of May Jubilee Celebration returns to Madison
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com A long standing tradition rooted in history and cultural pride is set to return this May as the Madison County Recreation Association, Inc. prepared to host the 20th of…
Dancers bring the streets to life with performance
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com Becky’s Dance Steps Studio dancers, from ages three years old to teens, took to the street for the annual Down Home Days Street Dance that took place on Friday,…
Cason and Thumper are named the Frog Hop Grand Champions
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com The Down Home Days Frog Hop competition is a crowd favorite each year that brings much fun and laughter. This year’s competition brought a wide variety of frogs, from…
Cowboys and Warriors meet in district championship
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Friday, April 17, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys varsity baseball team met the Warriors of Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) for the Rural Class, District Five Championship….
Cowgirls finish regular season on winning note
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School Cowgirls wrapped up their regular season at home, hosting the Seminoles of Florida High School on Tuesday, April 21. After establishing an early lead…
Free sports physicals offered
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison office of the Florida Department of Health (DOH) will be offering free sports physicals to Madison County students in grades five through 12 on Saturday, May 2….
The Bush Wealth Advantage: Empty Nest? Time to Revisit Your Financial Plan
The day children leave home is one that parents both anticipate and dread. After years of packed schedules, family commitments, and juggling responsibilities, the sudden quiet can feel unsettling. This stage –…
Jail Report
April 17 Rodderick Johnson – Own/rent structure/vehicle know sell drugs, selling cocaine within 1,000 feet of public housing (three counts), cocaine possession within 1,000 feet of public housing (three counts) Timothy Szostek…
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Summer Camp registration now open
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Another fun and exciting summer day camp experience is planned for local youngsters between the ages of eight and 17 through the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Summer Camp….
Greene Publishing announces Wild Adventures ticket winners
Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com Greene Publishing, Inc. recently announced the winners of several ticket giveaways for upcoming concerts at Wild Adventures Theme Park. The drawings included tickets for two live performances, Kansas and…
Motorcycles rumble through Madison
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the afternoon of Monday, April 20, approximately 85 motorcycles made their way through Madison on their way from Live Oak to the American Legion Post in Cherry Lake….
Rotary Club welcomes Cowboys
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison Rotary Club on Wednesday, April 22, the club welcomed Madison County High School (MCHS) Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Price Harris….
American flags to fly again
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The American Legion Post 224, in Cherry Lake will once again be sponsoring dozens of U.S. flags to be flown around the Madison County Courthouse and Four Freedoms Park….
Local ceremony marks Confederate Memorial Day
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com A small group of the Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV), Major Pickens Bird Camp 1327, gathered at the site of the confederate monument on the Jefferson County Courthouse lawn…
When current events weigh on you … pray
Sheryl Boldt Guest Columnist In these volatile times, I find myself wondering how to manage my fear, anger and sadness over the America my children and grandchildren will inherit. With wars raging…
From the Sunny Side: Respect
Rick Patrick Columnist Recently, while I was at a ball game, I saw something that really made me smile. It was time for the National Anthem to be played and I noticed…
National Security: Blockade
Joe Boyles Guest Columnist First, a disclaimer: I am not a naval officer, and this subject is part of naval doctrine. I do know something about naval history and geography and can…
Learning As I Go: When our circles collide
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist A few weeks ago, I wrote about the passing of my dear friend, Marisa Bryant. This weekend, we gathered with her chosen family for a celebration of…
Hurricane center implements new tools for 2026 season
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com It’s never too early to begin thinking about the Atlantic hurricane scene, which is set to begin officially on Monday, June 1. At least, it’s never too early for…