Story Submitted Lydia Rykard and Lindsey Rykard represented Lincoln High School’s Class of 2017 as co-valedictorians during the graduation ceremony held on Thursday, May 25. Lydia and Lindsey are the daughters of…
Lorenzo Cain traded?
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. As of Tuesday, May 30, the Kansas City Royals have a weak record of 21-29, 6.5 games behind the American League Central leading Minnesota Twins. While many in…
Minor crash on Colin Kelly Hwy.
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, May 25, at approximately 1:50 p.m. a white 2010 Toyota Camry driven by Jackie Roebuck, 17, of Madison collided with a Freightliner tractor-trailer driven by…
Montford updates county on funding requests
Selina Iglesias: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, May 11, Senator Bill Montford released a statement about the proposed budget that was passed on Monday, May 8; a budget that ensures funding for…
MCHS Cowboys Class 1A State Runner-up
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. For the first time in school history, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys baseball team was in the Final Four in the state Class 1A baseball…
Watch for Manatees when out on the water
The summer season has arrived and that can mean crowded conditions on Florida’s waterways. Save the Manatee Club encourages the boating community to watch for manatees when out on the water. “Last…
2017 acreage reporting dates
In order to comply with FSA program eligibility requirements, all producers are encouraged to visit the Madison/Taylor County FSA office to file an accurate crop certification report by the applicable deadline. The…
NFCC graduates honored at Spring 2017 ceremony
North Florida Community College (NFCC) awarded 127 students with degrees or certificates at the conclusion of its Spring Term 2017. Graduates were honored at NFCC’s Spring 2017 Commencement Ceremony on Tuesday, May…
Pastor Spotlight: Jerry Alexander
Rev. Jerry Alexander is the senior pastor of Greater Community Baptist Church, which is located at 189 SE President St., in Madison. Alexander has been a pastor for 14 years. “A strong…
Mt. Olive Baptist Church to welcome new pastor
Nancy Taylor: Greene Publishing, Inc. Mt. Olive Baptist Church has called Rev. Will Jacobs to be their pastor. Jacobs will be beginning his ministry with the church on Sunday, June 4, at 10:30…
7th Annual B.F. Killingsworth Gator Golf Classic deemed a success
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Monday, May 22, 64 golfers from around the area gathered at the Madison Country Club for the 7th Annual B.F. Killingsworth Gator Golf Classic. According to…
Madison natives appearing on Valdosta stage
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Anyone making the trip to Valdosta to catch Theatre Guild Valdosta’s (TGV) upcoming production of Neil Simon’s classic comedy The Odd Couple, may see a couple of…
Thomas M. Barclay
Mr. Thomas M. Barclay, age 76, died Friday, May 26 in Gainesville, Fl. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 29 in the Chapel of T. J. Beggs, Jr….
Safe Haven
Joe Boyles One of the more difficult problems that any military faces is an enemy that has a safe haven or sanctuary which is off-limits to attack. This is a significant problem…
Local arrested on drug charges
Major David Harper of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office reports that on Tuesday, May 16, at 8:06 p.m., Sergeant Jarrod Lauth stopped a gold SUV on SR 145 for committing a traffic…
Caffeinated killer: Energy drinks
Selina Iglesias: Greene Publishing, Inc. We live in a fast-paced world, and often, we rely on caffeine to get us through the work day. Some people choose coffee or tea, and others…
Hold the fertilizer… County considers ordinance to limit fertilizer use
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, May 24, the Commissioners considered an upcoming ordinance regarding the application of fertilizer…
Saving our schools… Another look at the legislature
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. This is the 12th in a series of articles about the challenges facing our school district, and the measures proposed to meet those challenges. In a last-minute…
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans available in Florida following Secretary of Agriculture Disaster Declaration for drought
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and private nonprofit organizations located in…
Cowboys get royal send-off
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, May 23, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys loaded up on a charter bus to head to the State Class 1A baseball playoffs. This…