Too many times in life we get caught up in our “own world” and we forget the importance of the thoughts and ideas of others. We are all guilty of this, from…
National Security: Florida Boy
I still enjoy singing “We are the Boys from Old Florida,” not because I attended the University of Florida (UF), but because I have always been a Florida boy. I was born…
Cowgirls honored during banquet
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. It was a special night on Thursday, June 21, when the members of the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls softball team held their season banquet. The…
Hammertime 12U holds tryouts
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Hammertime 12U Travel Ball team is looking for motivated, dedicated and competitive players, 12 and under, who love to play softball. The season is virtually year-long, with…
Andrews raising funds for Haiti Mission
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. Tessa Andrews grew up hearing stories about the plight of people living in Haiti. Her mother, Teresa Galbraith, made two mission trips to Haiti while Andrews was…
MCSO locates fugitive
Savannah Reams: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, June 19, Shedrick Tyrone Williams Jr., age 23 was pursued for active arrest warrants for a drug offender probation violation. He fled Madison Police Department…
Hard work pays off: MCCS will rise to a C
Savannah Reams: Greene Publishing, Inc. 2018 Florida Standards Assessments (FSA) results are in! After six hours of calculating, the predicted grade for Madison County Central School (MCCS) is a 50 C! MCCS’s…
From the sunny side… Canine conversations
Ever since I saw the movie Doctor Doolittle (the one starring Rex Harrison) when I was a little kid, I’ve thought it would be really cool to be able to “talk to…
Hydrate this Summer
You can feel it; the heat and humidity of summer have arrived! With temperatures in the mid 90’s, you can feel the difference and know this will be a daily experience for…
Joseph O. McClung, Sr.
A tribute to my father: By Nancy M. Taylor Joseph O. McClung, Sr. (Joe) was born Nov. 25, 1932 to Otis L. and Pearl McClung. He was “promoted to Glory” Tuesday, June…
Cora Lee Moore
Cora Lee Moore, 91, passed away in Madison on Thursday, June 14, Funeral services are at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 23, at New Zion M.B. Church, in Greenville, with burial in…
John J. Ryan Jr.
John J. Ryan Jr., 68, passed away on Tuesday, June 19, in Gainesville, Fl. He was born Sept. 15, 1949 in Washington, D.C. to John James Ryan Sr. and Marian Spidell Ryan….
Two down, one to go! NFCC camps in full force
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. The 2018 Mechatronics Camp, which took place from Monday, June 11 to Friday, June 15 began the summer series of the North Florida Community College (NFCC) Engineering…
Cowboys 2018 – Who to look for
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. With football season just a few weeks away, excitement will soon begin to build. Before long, Friday night lights will shine on Boot Hill Stadium and the…
Madison County students attend state FFA convention
Story Submitted Seven Madison County students traveled to Orlando to attend the 90th annual Florida Future Farmers of America (FFA) State Convention and Expo from Monday, June 11 until Friday, June 15….
Notice of special meeting City Commission Madison Florida
The City of Madison has announced that City Commission will be holding a special meeting on Wednesday, June 20, at 5:30 p.m. for discussion and possible action on the location of Jelani’s Party…
Is language becoming a problem in City of Madison?
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. During the Madison City Commissioners’ regularly scheduled meeting that took place on Tuesday, June 12, at 5:30 p.m., it was brought to the Commissioners attention that there…
Cowgirls and Coach make All-Big Bend Team
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. It would be a very large understatement to say this season for the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls was a momentous one. For the first time…