Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Tucked quietly in the town of Lee is a place that hums with life far beyond what meets the eye. While the Lee Public Library may appear calm and…
To sow a seed “we must open our hands”
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com In the depths of winter, many people who kindle hopes for “Peace on Earth” carry those forward into positive new year actions toward peace of mind, peace in the…
FWC releases results of 2025 black bear hunt
FWC Contributor After Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) staff presented options on highly regulated black bear hunting and the public provided their comments at the August and November 2025 Commission…
Century Farms celebrate the family tradition
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The old timers around Madison County easily recall the vast number of farms that dotted the area’s landscape for generations. Time, technology and a changing economy have greatly diminished…
Read the Bible in a year
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Many people make a goal for themselves to read the Bible in the course of a year. Achieving this takes a large commitment, requiring a person to read about…
From my mom’s typewriter to my first children’s book
Sheryl Boldt Guest Columnist I’ve loved writing ever since I watched my mother – an aspiring author – peck away on her Royal manual typewriter. Her example sparked my own passion for…
St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church to hold Beast Feast
Bryant Thigpen Contributor St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church will be hosting their Seventh Annual Beast Feast on Saturday, Jan. 10, at 6 p.m. This year’s event will be held at a new…
Way Back When
Jan. 7, 1966 Mr. and Mrs. Albert Campbell and Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Moore had guests on Christmas day including Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Patterson and two children, Patsy and…
Remembering Suwannee: Thurber Talmadge Scott, Part 2
Eric Musgrove Contributor T. T. Scott’s civic affairs spread to the state level. He was appointed to the Board of Control during the administration of Governor Fred Cone (1937-1941), serving through successors…
White House to roll back Biden fuel economy standards
Morgan Sweeney The Center Square Contributor The federal government is relaxing Biden-era fuel economy standards that required most cars to have a fuel efficiency of nearly 50 mpg by 2031 in an effort to…
DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship Now Accepting Applications: Apply by Jan. 31
Ami Neiberger Contributor Undergraduate and graduate students studying music can apply for the DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship now through Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. Sponsored by the National Society Daughters of the…
More than $4.5 million in funding announced for North Florida water resource projects
Suwannee River Water Management District Contributor Governor Ron DeSantis, on Wednesday, Dec. 3, announced the approval of more than $4.5 million in funding for a trio of projects that will help strengthen…
Madison Seniors celebrate New Year’s early
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The year 2026 rang in a little early for many Madison County Seniors who gathered for a fun New Year’s Eve party during their regular lunch time on Wednesday,…
Domestic violence can affect anyone
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com Did you know that over 10 million people are affected by domestic violence every year? According to Break the Cycle, nearly one in four women and two in five…
Jail Report
Dec. 23 Melissa Cooks – Probation violation (three counts), withhold support, out of county warrant/Taylor County Kei’Shaun Jackson – Failure to appear (two counts) Dec. 24 David Hubble – Criminal registration Dustin…
The Bush Wealth Advantage: New to investing?
Kent Patrick Contributor Starting to invest for the first time can feel overwhelming. Between market headlines, unfamiliar terminology and fear of making the wrong decision, many people delay investing simply because they…
Gregory Anderson honors FAMU professor father with “Deck the Hallways” film
Story Submitted Contributor This holiday season, a Florida son honors his late father’s legacy with a heartwarming Lifetime Holiday Movie. The film, “Deck the Hallways,” is a story of family, tradition and…
New career in the New Year: free broadband training boot camp
CareerSource Contributor The next Creating Connections Fiber Optics Boot Camp is set to take place early in the new year for eligible residents interested in high-paying, in-demand careers in broadband telecommunications. Creating…
From the Sunny Side: A new year
Rick Patrick Columnist I recently saw something funny. Two aliens were talking and one said to the other, “They are celebrating their planet making another circle around their star; I told you…