Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Imagine the fun of decorating and hunting Easter eggs without the risk of the eggs going bad and turning stinky. That’s how the latest trend could be…
Commissioner Adam Putnam Again Lowers Fees for Concealed Weapon License Applications and Renewals
Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam announced today that the fee to apply for or renew a concealed weapon license will be reduced by $5 as of Saturday, July 1. Commissioner Putnam…
Madison man arrested for attempted murder
Chris Jones, Greene Publishing, Inc. According to Madison Police Department (MPD) Chief Reggie Alexander, at 3:06 p.m. on Thursday, June 29, the MPD responded to a report of an in-progress stabbing at…
Celebrate the nation’s independence this July 4th
Chris Jones: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941. However, the tradition of celebrating the day…
Long Leaf Pine program for landowners
Story Submitted The Florida Forest Service, a division of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, announced today that the Longleaf Pine Landowner Incentive Program is now accepting applications from eligible,…
Greenville bank heist led by former Miami policeman
Jacob Bembry: Greene Publishing, Inc. Three people, including a Miami policeman, reportedly robbed the bank in Greenville on June 24, 1931. Foster Sloan, the former policeman, along with Audrey Logan and Yates…
Youth Adventure Camp a success
Chris Jones: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) held its sixth annual Youth Adventure Camp, from June 19th through June 23rd. Fifty-two children and youth attended the camp, which…
Young farmer and rancher social planned
Story Submitted A Young Farmer and Rancher Social (ages 18 to 35) will be held on July 6, at 7 p.m. at the Jefferson County Farm Bureau office, located at 105 West…
Reacall: Aunt Jemima recalled for Listeria
Chris Jones: Greene Publishing, Inc. A New Jersey-based food company is recalling Aunt Jemima frozen pancakes, waffles and french toast because they could be contaminated with Listeria. Listeriosis is a serious infection…
From the sunny side… Happy Independence Day
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. I consider myself very fortunate to have great friends around the country and the world. Because of that, I’m often near one of my friends whenever I…
School District: District maintains “C”
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. According to the just-released school grades report from the Florida Department of Education, for the 2017 school year, the grades for the Madison County District show some…
School District: Could MCCS be the next charter school?
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. With the Governor’s signature now firmly placed on House Bill (HB) 7069, the sweeping 270-plus-page education bill passed by the Florida Legislature in a special session, the…
Crime: Correctional officer arrested
Jamie Wachter: The Suwannee Democrat A Suwannee Correctional Institution officer was arrested Friday, June 23, on charges of introducing contraband into a correctional facility, organized scheme to defraud and official misconduct after…
U.S. Representative Al Lawson to speak at Banquet
Nancy Taylor: Greene Publishing, Inc. The planning committee for the Greenville Training School Mass Reunion has been busy arranging activities for the weekend of July 7 – 9. The weekend will begin…
Is obesity killing you?
Lazaro Aleman: Greene Publishing, Inc. With more than 34 percent of adults and 17 percent of children and adolescents, ages two to 19, considered obese in the United States, the disease not…
Hospital health strong
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Despite challenges facing many rural hospitals, Madison County Memorial Hospital (MCMH)’s financial health is strong. MCMH has released their monthly financial report for the time period that…
They’re ba-a-a-a-ack: IRS scammers still out there
Lynette Norris: Greene Publishing, Inc. It’s more like they never really went away. Tax season may be over for now, but the phony phone callers pretending to be IRS agents are still…
6th Annual Men’s Conference hailed a success
Nancy Taylor: Greene Publishing, Inc. The 6th Annual Strong Men in Tough Times Brotherhood Outreach Program was a huge success, thanks to everyone who participated. Many felt God had His hands all…
Water day at Madison Church of God Day Camp
Nancy Taylor: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, June 22, children attending week one of Madison Church of God’s (MCOG) Tribal Games Day Camp had a splashingly good time as they participated in…
Michael Wayne Wilkins
Mr. Michael Wayne Wilkins, age 58, died Wednesday, June 21, in Johnson City, Tn. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 24, at Midway Baptist Church. Rev. Matt Thompson officiated….