Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. No one told the group of Madison County youngsters they were the underdogs. If someone did, they chose not to believe it. They just went into the…
Local: County’s fire assessment to rise
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Board of Madison County Commissioners met with members of the local volunteer fire departments and concerned citizens on Wednesday, July 5, for the purpose of discussing…
Education: Assessment tests show improvement in Madison
Lazaro Aleman: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) recently released the results of the 2017 assessment tests for English language arts, math and science by county and grades groupings,…
National: App helps parents protect kids
Chris Jones: Green Publishing, Inc. A new phone application, called Family Time, can help parents monitor the texts and phone calls of their children’s phones, and much more. The app helps parents…
Local: Hickory Grove Rd. speeding raises concerns
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. During the regular meeting of the Board of Madison County Commissioners on Wednesday, July 5, concerns were raised about increased traffic and speeding on Hickory Grove Rd….
Netflix series on teen suicide starts controversial debate
Emerald G. Parsons: Greene Publishing, Inc. 13 Reasons Why – which hit NetFlix back in March – draws its plot from author Jay Asher’s 2007 young adult novel of the same name….
American Legion on a mission
Chris Jones: Green Publishing, Inc. The American Legion Post 224, located in Cherry Lake, is on a mission to promote “Americanism” in Madison County. Americanism is defined by the Legion as “pride…
‘We Still Got It’ dance planned
Nancy Taylor: Greene Publishing, Inc. “Every year around this time, we allow our young men to see and experience healthy dealings with women, so this year, they will see healthy couples at…
Mount Olive Baptist Church hosts Independence Day celebration
Nancy Taylor: Greene Publishing, Inc. The fun and entertainment started at 10 a.m. for church and community members who came out to Mount Olive Baptist Church on Hwy. 53 South to celebrate…
Church Member Spotlight: Colin and Vicki Howerton
Nancy Taylor: Greene Publishing, Inc. Colin and Vicki Howerton attend First United Methodist Church (FUMC) in Madison. Colin grew up in this church from birth. Vicki’s grandparents and ancestors before them were…
Florida’s poison control center isssue Summer Safety Tips
Story Submitted As summer gets into full swing in the Sunshine State, the Florida/USVI Poison Information Center – Jacksonville is advising you to keep summer safety at the top of your mind….
Potentially lethal parasite rat lungworm found in Florida
Story Submitted University of Florida (UF) researchers have found rat lungworm, a parasitic nematode that can cause meningitis in humans and animals, in five Florida counties. Rats and snails in Alachua, Leon,…
David Hudson
Chris Jones: Green Publishing, Inc. A long and scenic drive out of Madison toward the Georgia State line will lead you to Hudson Farms, located on NW Concord Church Rd. The route…
Cookout fundraiser first and second Fridays
Debbie Snapp, Greene Publishing, Inc. The Monticello/Greenville Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 251 will sponsor fundraising cookouts on the first and second Fridays of each month to help raise funds for…
Community leaders converge on Madison
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Madison had the opportunity to show off for several community leaders on Wednesday June 28, when the City of Madison served as host for the Second Annual…
Johnny Mack Vickers
Johnny Mack Vickers, age 59, died Thursday, June 29, in Madison. A graveside funeral service was held on Wednesday, July 5, at 11 a.m., at Oak Ridge Cemetery. He was born in…
July is blueberry month
Diann Douglas: University of Florida Extension/IFAS Madison County Blueberries are abundant during the summer; in our area we see them as early as June, although July is the official National Blueberry Month….
Madison County High School: Furor drives away principal
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Citing personal family reasons, the new principal at Madison County High School (MCHS), Kip McLeod, has vacated the position. McLeod’s recommendation for the job has caused a…
Local: Cousins prepare for International Finals
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Two Madison County cousins, Jarrett Briggs and Cody Davis, are making plans to head to Shawnee, Ok. for the International Finals Youth Rodeo (IFYR). The IFYR is…
International:
Chris Jones: Green Publishing, Inc. The popular social media application Snapchat has a new feature that is raising concerns with parents. The feature, called Snap Maps, allows users to pinpoint another user’s…