Ady Hammock news@greenepublishing.com First Baptist Church of Madison held their annual egg hunt in celebration of Easter on Sunday, March 29. After the church service, churchgoers enjoyed lunch in the fellowship hall…
Madison gathers for Community Table event at Four Freedoms Park
Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com On March 28, the Earth Angels of Madison County organization brought residents together for a meaningful day of connection, food and service during its first quarterly “Community Table” event…
Town of Lee signs on to local mitigation strategy
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Lee Town Council met on Tuesday, April 7, with a light agenda. Madison County Emergency Management Director Leigh Basford was on hand to request the Council’s approval of…
Youngster arrested for firearm at school
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Contributor Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Sheriff David Harper reports that on Tuesday, April 7, at approximately 11:45 a.m., an MCSO School Resource Deputy assigned to Madison County…
Laura’s Garden Notes: April showers?
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com I find myself wondering if the well-known proverb “April showers bring May flowers” will hold true this year. We’re continuing to have prolonged drought conditions extending from last year…
Madison hosts state land judging competition
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Friday, March 27, the Madison Soil and Water Conservation District served as the host of the 68th Annual State Land Judging Competition. The event took place on Roland…
Madison County Babe Ruth season opens
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com While the big league players were lacing up their cleats for opening weekend of Major League Baseball, much smaller feet were slipping into much smaller cleats for another opening…
Cowgirls ground Eagles
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Friday, March 27, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls made a trip to Tallahassee to face one of the top softball teams in the area, the North…
Raven’s story brings triple-negative breast cancer to light
Jason Futch news@greenepublishing.com Hamilton County lost a brave young woman in Hamilton County High School (HCHS) teacher Raven Merine. Her story brought attention to the tragedy of breast cancer. It also showed…
Rotary Club plans Annual Prime Rib Dinner
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, April 16, the Madison Rotary Club will be hosting their Annual Prime Rib Dinner, starting at 5 p.m. and lasting until 6:30 p.m. This is the largest…
American Legion Post 422 to host yard sale
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The American Legion Post 422, in Lee, will be holding a big yard sale on Saturday, April 11, at 266 SE Lee School Ave., in Lee. There will various…
The Camp family is in need of community support
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com A local family from Greenville, the Camps, need the support of their community. Married couple Matt and Arin and their children, six-year-old Ben and four-year-old Holley, are in need…
Rodeo deemed a tremendous success
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28, the first professional rodeo in recent memory was held in Madison County to a great success. According to Jennifer Poore, with…
Jail Report 3.26 – 4.2
March 26 Robin Weaver – Simple assault March 27 Travarious Crumitie – Withhold support Antravius Spires – Probation violation March 28 Roosevelt Adams – Resist officer March 30 Vincent Lee – Withhold…
The Bush Wealth Advantage: Travel smarter
After several years of disruption, travel has returned in force. But the environment has changed. Long security lines at major airports can test anyone’s patience, and airfare, hotel rates, and other trip…
BBQ chicken fundraiser to be held by Madison Senior Citizens Center
Ady Hammock news@greenepublishing.com The Madison Senior Citizens Center, sponsored by Eddie Gallon’s Barbecue, will be hosting a BBQ Chicken Fundraiser on Friday, April 17, beginning at 11 a.m. The event will last…
Learning As I Go: It’s not a game
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist I watched a precious friend worship Jesus yesterday. Her life hasn’t always been easy. Each week, no matter what troubles are present in her life, her hands…
National Security: Rescue
Joe Boyles Guest Columnist On Good Friday, an Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle was lost over southwestern Iran, and the aircrew was forced to eject from their crippled fighter. The pilot was…
From the Sunny Side: Adventurous memories
Rick Patrick Columnist Recently, I had the opportunity to visit with my older sister. Since I am the youngest of three, perhaps I should clarify. I was visiting with my oldest sister,…
Property fraud alert service available in Madison
Ady Hammock news@greenepublishing.com Madison County Clerk of Court Billy Washington recently shared a post on Facebook informing residents of a free property fraud alert service that Clerks throughout Florida offer to their…