Kathryn P. Williams, 80, passed away on Aug. 27, 2018, in Madison, Fl. Kathryn was born April 30, 1938, in Lee, Fl. to Sidney Thomas Jordan and Chloe Pauline Jordan (McClamma). She…
Doris Estelle Cowart
Doris Estelle Cowart, 87, passed away on Aug. 28, 2018, in Madison, Fl. She was born June 17, 1931, in Eatonton, Ga. to Henry Shaffer and Otha Shaffer (Hudson). She was of…
Donnie Lee Ivory
Mr. Donnie Lee Ivory, age 65, of Madison, Fl. departed this life on Aug. 18, 2018, at Larkin Community Hospital in Miami, Fl. Donnie leaves behind his wife, Burnell Ivory, of Madison;…
From the sunny side… Sea Monkeys
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. I am a huge fan of old comic books. I haven’t always been a fan of old comic books, I just like the comic books I liked…
Harmony Baptist Church announces homecoming
Story Submitted On Sunday, Sept. 9, you are invited to attend Harmony Baptist Church’s homecoming service, beginning at 11 a.m. Special music will be provided by Brian Norris. A history of the…
The Big Red Bus returns to Madison
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Wednesday, Aug. 29, you are invited to give blood and save a life as the OneBlood Big Red Bus will be parked at Madison Industrial Park…
Learning As I Go: Wear your own shoes
Christy Bass Adams: Guest Columnist I walked around the corner and saw my three-year-old son sitting on the ground whimpering. As I got closer, he looked up at me through teary, humble…
Ironhead Gallon signs with Eagles
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. The National Football League (NFL) career of Madison County native Deshawntee “Ironhead” Gallon just took an upward turn on Monday, Aug. 27, when the former Madison County…
Six arrested in major drug bust
Major David Harper of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) reports that during the early morning hours of Tuesday, Aug. 21, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff’s Emergency Response Team (S.E.R.T.), with…
Cowboys Gameday: A fresh new season
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. The state championship trophies from last season are well enshrined in the trophy case at Madison County High School (MCHS). The accolades from last year, although well…
Hickory Grove 4-H club meets this Sunday
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Madison County Extension Office has announced that the first meeting for the Hickory Grove 4-H Club will take place on Sunday, Aug. 26, at 3 p.m….
Pic-n-Sav holds grand opening
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Wednesday, Aug. 1, the many Madison residents who made their way to the old Food Giant grocery store location for the grand opening of the new…
Nosiness
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. I readily admit that I am a nosey person. Not really in a rude way, or at least I don’t think I am rude. I chalk it…
Greenville church to host ventriloquist act
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Pastor Bryant Thigpen and St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church, in Greenville, is inviting the Madison County and surrounding community to come ready to laugh out loud with…
Learn CPR, first aid with American Red Cross
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. If you’ve always wanted to learn how to be prepared when it comes to saving someone’s life, or if you need the proper training to satisfy an…
MCHS volleyball season begins
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Madison County High School (MCHS) volleyball season has begun with matches in Valdosta, Ga. The Cowgirls have had mixed results against some stiff competition from across…
Don’t forget to vote: Early voting underway
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Early voting has begun and Madison County citizens are already taking to the polls for the 2018 primary elections, in anticipation for November’s general elections. Here’s what…
From the sunny side… Having fun
There are moments in our lives that things seem to mysteriously fall into place. Some may call it providence, some may call it serendipity; others still, may call it just pure dumb…
Homework can be a family project
Now that school is back in session, homework is going to be a nightly ritual in many homes. Although children and parents often dread it, homework provides an important opportunity for children…
Sarah Ruth Gibson Pafford
Sarah Ruth Gibson Pafford, age 88, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018. A visitation will be held at Beggs Funeral Home in Monticello on Friday Aug. 17,…