May 9, 1958 (60 Years Ago) Miss Ida Jane Pickels, of Greenville High School, has been chosen to attend Girls’ State in Tallahassee. She is sponsored by the Greenville American Legion Auxiliary. Wayne…
Now is the time to prepare for the storm
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. There is an old saying that is popular with local Emergency Management Director, Alan Whigham, “Those who fail to plan are planning to fail.” With the beginning…
Former Winn-Dixie manager sentenced
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. After almost 28 months of sitting in the Madison County Jail, a former Madison Winn-Dixie manager was sentenced to the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) after pleading…
Back 2 Back: Cowboys repeat as District Champs
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. In a fashion reminiscent of last year’s incredible season, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys’ varsity baseball team has won their second district championship in a…
Juveniles escape from detention facility
Story Submitted Major David Harper of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) reports that on Friday, May 4, at 6:59 p.m., deputies were dispatched to Greenville Hills Juvenile Academy, located at 742…
Christian Concepts: The God of the Bible
The late Dr. D. James Kennedy related an account of a woman he was attempting to share the Gospel with. When he said, “we need to be saved so as to gain…
Letter To The Editor: Anti Gun Kids
Kids walked out of school again last week, In memory of the Columbine and the Parkland shootings by two mentally disturbed youths. Unfortunately, these kids have no idea what is really going…
Ernestine Herring Thomas
Ernestine Herring Thomas, 88, of Pinetta, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 4, surrounded by her family that has loved, admired and will miss her dearly. She was a devoted wife, mother,…
Sarah Helen Lyons
Sarah Helen Lyons, 82, of Mayo, passed from this life on Tuesday, May 1, at North Florida Regional Medical Center, in Gainesville, following an extended illness. Mrs. Lyons was born on Feb….
Joseph E. Todd Sr.
Joseph “Joe” Earl Todd Sr. was born on Oct. 14, 1922, in Jonesboro, NC, to John Edward and Rosa Lee Matthews Todd. He died on Monday, April 30, in Madison. Joe worked…
It’s sea turtle nesting season and you can help
Samantha Grenrock: University of Florida People aren’t the only ones headed to Florida’s beaches right now. Monday, May 1 marked the official start of the sea turtle nesting season, and beachgoers can…
Homeschooling and public school compare and contrast- Part 2
Homeschoolers and public school systems cooperate in a lot of ways, but it’s hard not to talk about the success of homeschooling without exposing the failures of many traditional schools. In the…
ACA grad Jared Jackson has his shot at the NFL
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Making an impression is nothing new for Jared Jackson, a 2013 Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) graduate and standout football player and a walk-on for the Florida State…
Online Business Classes Begin May 14 at NFCC
Story Submitted This summer, North Florida Community College (NFCC) is offering a variety of online courses designed to boost a resume or enhance current job skills and knowledge in business principles and…
One killed; one injured
Emerald G. Parsons: Greene Publishing, Inc. A Lake Park, Ga. woman was killed, and a Madison County man was seriously injured in a two-vehicle wreck that happened on Tuesday, May 1, at…
Know before you vote: Amendment One
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. This is the first of a series of articles that will appear in the Madison Enterprise-Recorder. Each article will examine one of the 13 proposed constitutional amendments…
Financial woes continue at the Madison County Jail
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. The on-going issue of inmate medical care at the Madison County Jail continues to put the county in financial difficulty. In what has become a regular event,…
Madison Fire Rescue to flush hydrants beginning May 7
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Madison Fire Rescue will begin flushing fire hydrants on Monday, May 7. This process normally takes up to two weeks but occasionally takes longer to complete depending…
From the sunny side… Advice
This is the season for graduations. Both college and high school. Although I have never been asked to deliver a commencement address, I think it would be kinda cool. Giving advice to…
Keep the Pressure Down
May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) encourages all Americans to be aware of the need to keep a check on your…