USAF Lieutenant Colonel James Hilton Gillis, 75. Beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away on November 23. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Jackie Beverly Gillis; daughters: Christy Gillis,…
Madison Church of God holds Ground Breaking Ceremony
Members of the Madison Church of God gathered on Sunday, Nov. 8 for the Ground Breaking Ceremony for the Ronnie Weeks Life Center, which is being built in honor of a former…
Community Calendar
November 25 On Wednesday, November 25, Ken Methvin, Optician will be at the Senior Center at 10:30 a.m. to clean and adjust glasses and the Birthday Luncheon/Thanksgiving Celebration will begin at 11:45…
Christian Concepts: A proper perspective of prophecy
French President Francois Hollande in the wake of the Islamic State attacks in his country said, “France is at war.” France has taken a number of steps to enhance its national security…
National Security: Counters
I just finished reading a memoir from the war in Southeast Asia: “100 Missions North: A Fighter Pilot’s Story of the Vietnam War,” by Ken Bell (Brassey’s, Inc. 1993). During Operation Rolling…
Thanksgiving safety tips
Travel: Many people travel during the holidays to get together with family and friends. Always be sure to follow posted speed limits. This is much easier if you plan ahead and leave…
Parade applications for Light Up Madison due by Friday
Once the Thanksgiving wreaths get put away and all the turkey leftovers are put away, the Christmas season is officially here. Break out those stockings, pick out your candy canes and get…
New study reveals tapeworms could cause cancer
Scientists with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) made a chilling discovery on cancer on Wednesday, Nov. 4 that involved an HIV patient from Colombia who became ill through a…
Legislative Delegation Meeting scheduled for Dec. 7
Representative Halsey Beshears and Senator Bill Montford will be in Madison County for their annual Legislative Delegation Meeting on Dec. 7 to make sure they are aware of any issue or concern…
The misuse of the 911 emergency telephone number
The misuse of the 911 emergency telephone number is becoming a more prevalent issue in the Madison County area. In recent months there have been five arrests made related to the misuse…
Driver vs Pedestrian – One transported to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
November 21, 2015 at 8:00 PM, Wesley Atkins, 48, of Madison Florida, was traveling south on State road 53 (SW Harvey Greene Drive) when he observed a pedestrian, Rashad James, 27, also…
Obituary: Deacon Willies Bruton
Deacon Willies Bruton, Sr., 89, of Greenville, Fl., went Home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 13. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 21 at New…
Jail Report Nov. 8 – Nov. 16
Information in the Jail Report is provided to Greene Publishing, Inc., by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. All people are considered innocent until proven guilty. Questions about people identified in the report…
Slow down for manatees migrating to warmer waters
With winter’s chill approaching, Florida manatees are on the move. Manatees cannot tolerate cold water and may begin to seek warmer water when temperatures start to drop below 68 degrees Fahrenheit. Some…
Suwannee River Junior College plays role in civil rights era
In the midst of creating North Florida Community College in 1958, the Florida Division of Community Colleges developed a statewide system of 12 all-black junior colleges that provided very important stepping stone…
Flash Back Friday
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American Education Week: John Grosskopf loves what he does
John Grosskopf has been serving as the eighth president of North Florida Community College (NFCC) since 2009. Originally from Miami, Grosskopf moved to Madison nine years ago. At first, after graduating from…
Special screening of Prayer Never Fails debuts at First United Methodist Church
The city of Madison got a real treat on Saturday, Nov. 14: an early showing of Prayer Never Fails. The premiere was held at Madison First United Methodist Church at 5 p.m….
Greene Publishing, Inc. welcomes Ashley Hunter
Greene Publishing, Inc. welcomes Ashley Hunter as a new reporter! She started on Wednesday, Nov. 18. Ashley is new to the journalism industry, although she has been writing as an online blogger,…
MCHS softball team holds Boston Butt sale
The Madison County High School girls’ softball team is currently holding a Boston Butt Sale in order to raise money for new uniforms. A whole boston butt is $30. Butts are limited,…