Ms. Otha Laurie, 91, who was an entrepreneur and a lifelong resident of Madison, passed away on Monday, March 19. Ms. Laurie was a faithful member of Crossroads Missionary Baptist Church, in…
Richard Quackenbush
Rev. Richard Quackenbush, 66, passed away on Sunday, March 18, in Marietta, Ga. Rich was born on Feb. 16, 1952, in Point Pleasant, NJ, to Fred and Jessie Geddes Quackenbush. Rich was…
John Thomas “Sonny” Douglas
Mr. John Thomas “Sonny” Douglas, 83, of Madison (formerly of Douglas, Ga.) passed away on Friday, March 16, at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, in Tallahassee. Mr. Douglas was born on July 16, 1934, in Douglas,…
Sondra Latrelle Moore
Sondra Latrelle Moore, 58, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 14, in West Palm Beach, Fl. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 24, at 11 a.m. at Architillery Missionary Baptist…
Esther Grant
Esther Marie Tolliver Grant, 81, passed unexpectedly in Tampa, on Sunday, March 18. A native of Montgomery, Al., Mrs. Grant was the widow of William T. Grant III. She was a graduate…
Vehicle recalls in place
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. A massive recall has been put in place by Ford Motor Company after a series of incidents that have notably caused two accidents, one injury and multiple…
A Florida Governor’s Ellaville home
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Now known as a ghost town, an Ellaville home serves as a forgotten part of Madison County’s treasured history. Ellaville was founded in 1861 by George Franklin…
Travis Jay makes verbal commitment to FSU
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Life for Madison County High School (MCHS) junior Travis Jay may begin to get a little simpler now. For the stand-out two-sport athlete, the college offers have…
MCHS Tennis underway
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Madison County High School MCHS tennis team is in full swing. It was a challenging start to the year for Coach Brigitte Gudz and her girls’…
Mt. Zion announces program
Story submitted Mt. Zion AME Church, in Cherry Lake, is sponsoring a “Women in History” program on Sunday, March 24, beginning at 11 a.m. Mt. Zion is inviting everyone to come out…
No more time change for Florida?
Ashley Hunter: Greene Publishing, Inc. “Whereas, the State of Florida is known as the ‘Sunshine State’, [and] as the ‘Sunshine State’, Florida should be kept sunny year round,” so reads House Bill…
National Security: Winning the Peace
I’m currently reading Ron Chernow’s thousand page tome on Ulysses S. Grant. Chernow is an excellent biographer. Years ago, I read his work on Alexander Hamilton. I’m in the last third of…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Back The Blue
The first thing a person does when he or she is in danger, and needs assistance, is dial 911. A law enforcement officer will show up at your door, or wherever your…
Sondra Latrelle Moore
Sondra Latrelle Moore, 58, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 14, in West Palm Beach, Fl. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 24, at 11 a.m. at Architillery Missionary Baptist…
C.J. Blanton Jr.
C.J. Blanton Jr. 79, passed away on Thursday, March 8 at his home in Madison. Blanton was born August 10, 1938, in Sirmans, Fl. to C.J Blanton Sr. and Ruby Smith Blanton….
John Thomas “Sonny” Douglas
John Thomas “Sonny” Douglas, 83, of Madison passed away on Friday, March 16, at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, in Tallahassee. Mr. Douglas was born on July 16, 1934, in Douglas, Ga., to the late Elisha Douglas,…
Interpress Studios returns March 27
Emerald G. Parsons: Greene Publishing, Inc. Parents: Here’s an opportunity to get a photo made of your child or children, and have the photo appear in the newspaper, at no cost or…
Students participate in regional event
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Two students from Madison County traveled to Jacksonville to participate in the 74th Annual First Coast Spelling Bee, presented by Chick-Fil-A on Friday, March 9. Riley Browning…
James Madison Preparatory High School enjoys appreciation dinner
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, March 8, the Community Assessment Team (CAT) was back to doing what they do best, showing love and appreciation to the hard-working teachers and staff…