At nine years old, I had an amazing marble collection. Green or blue cat eyes were my favorite. Most of the kids I played against weren’t great shooters, so I acquired quite…
National Security: Tattoo
I am 77 years old and, through the years, have acquired many marks on my aging body. My dermatologist refers to them as “signs of wisdom,” which is code-talk for really old…
God, the reason for our hope
When was the last time tears streamed down your face, your heart ached and your thoughts were too jumbled to think clearly? When did you know beyond a doubt that this time,…
Larry Michael Vickers
Larry Michael Vickers, 46, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Norristown, Pa. Born on March 6, 1979, in Jasper, Fla., Michael brought a vibrant sense of humor and appreciation for…
Madison FFA Alumni offers 500 tickets for sale in raffle
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison Future Farmers of America (FFA) Alumni is partnering with Crystal Tractors in a raffle for a chance to win a Kubota tractor. The second place prize will…
Raffle for MCHS FFA underway
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison Masonic Lodge No. 11 has a fundraising raffle underway to benefit the Madison County High School (MCHS) Future Farmers of America (FFA). Up for grabs is a Glock…
MCMH HAV seeks new members
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Memorial Hospital (MCMH) Hospital Auxiliary Volunteers (HAV) are asking for more members. Members of this auxiliary help with various projects around the hospital like the tree…
MCSO offers summer fun
Jason Futch news@greenepublishing.com Ludwig van Beethoven, Thomas Edison and Helen Keller are names synonymous with history, but they also share a unique bond. They were trendsetters who also experienced hearing loss, rendering…
Deaf History Month honors those who innovated history
Jason Futch news@greenepublishing.com Ludwig van Beethoven, Thomas Edison and Helen Keller are names synonymous with history, but they also share a unique bond. They were trendsetters who also experienced hearing loss, rendering…
Meet Miss Madison County Sarah Beth Rutherford
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison native Sarah Beth Rutherford is excited to be the newly-crowned Miss Madison County. She is a junior at Madison County High School (MCHS). Sarah Beth entered the pageant…
Meet Teen Miss Madison County Bailie Bradfield
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Lee native Bailie Bradfield is pleased to be the new Teen Miss Madison County. She is an eighth-grade student at Madison Creative Arts Academy (MCAA), who began participating in…
Healthy Start Coalition holds baby expo
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Healthy Start Coalition of Jefferson, Madison and Taylor Counties, along with A Women’s Pregnancy Center are holding a Baby Expo for new and soon-to-be parents on Saturday, May…
Greenville Baptist Church announces GLOW ladies’ tea party
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The annual GLOW Ladies’ Tea Party will be held on Sunday, May 4, from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. at Greenville Baptist Church, located at 1365 SW Main St.,…
Woman’s Club hears about Animal Services
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison Woman’s Club on Thursday, April 10, the club members heard a presentation on the work of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO)…
Pulled pork dinners to be offered
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Pinetta First Baptist Church will be selling pulled pork dinners on Saturday, May 3, beginning at 5 p.m. Dinners will consist of pulled pork, baked beans, slaw, a roll,…
Spaghetti dinner planned
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, May 1, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church will be hosting a spaghetti dinner fundraiser as a way of raising much needed funds for critical building repairs to Madison’s…
Crowds gather for Holy Week services
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Holy Week services kicked off on Monday, April 14, with five area ministers presenting inspiring Easter messages to the crowds that gathered daily at Four Freedoms Park, in Madison….
North Florida College’s Mason Good honored with Commissioner’s Leadership Award for hurricane volunteer efforts
North Florida College Contributor The Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) honored North Florida College (NFC) student Mason Good with the prestigious Commissioner’s Leadership Award at the April board meeting, held in Tallahassee….
McWilliams named JCEF Mini-Grant Teacher of the Year
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com The Jefferson County Educational Foundation, Inc. (JCEF) gave a number of awards at its annual celebration event on Tuesday, April 8, recognizing several teachers and students for their excellence…
JMPHS hosts prom at local business
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com James Madison Preparatory High School (JMPHS) held their prom on Saturday, April 5, from 7:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. at the 701 BC Venue and Brewery, located at 701…