Selina Iglesias: Greene Publishing, Inc. This year’s Grand Marshal for the 20th of May is Chuck Roberson, a dynamic Blues singer born in Augusta, Ga. As a child, Roberson and his family…
Play Ball! Madison’s “Lolly Coolers,” “Peacherinas,” and “Heavy Hitters” drain Lake City
Jacob Bembry: Greene Publishing, Inc. In 2017, baseball is as popular in Madison County, as it ever was before. With fans rooting on the home high school and middle school teams, as…
Madison Braves holding baseball try-outs
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Sunday, May 21, at 4 p.m., the Madison Braves community baseball team will hold try-outs for their 2017 season. Those wishing to try-out must be 17…
County Commission: Joe C. Peavy Highway designation passed
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, May 10, County Coordinator Brian Kauffman informed the board that State Sen. Bill…
Madison Correctional Institution: Welcome Warden Collins
Story Submitted Darryl Collins is the warden at the Madison Correctional Institution (CI) and has over 28 years of experience with the Florida Department of Corrections (FDOC). Collins began his career with…
City Commission: Crime prevention requires citizen participation
Nancy Taylor: Greene Publishing, Inc. During the City Commission meeting on Tuesday, May 9, a local citizen addressed the commissioners with concerns about recent crimes within the city limits. Some of his…
City Commission: Madison handles a full agenda
Nancy Taylor: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Madison City Commissioners met Tuesday, May 9 for their regular monthly meeting. The agenda items covered a vast assortment of topics. Jennifer Johnson, with the Madison…
Emerald’s Gem Box: I’m Going To Bed The Difference Between a Man and a Woman
Emerald G. Parsons This column is dedicated to all women and wives everywhere. Not just mothers, but women and wives in general. (However, being a mother just adds a much larger list…
Grammy Award Winning Recording Artist, David Phelps to appear in Tallahassee
Story Submitted The unmistakable sound of multi-Dove and Grammy Award-winning recording artist, David Phelps will be featured in Tallahassee, on Saturday, May 20. He will bring his Journey of Faith Tour to the…
Judith “Judy” Ann Lee
Judith “Judy” Ann Lee, 69, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2017 in Valdosta, Ga. Judith was born on January 7, 1948 in San Mateo, Ca. to John Joseph Errickson and Mary…
Robert Joseph Register
Robert “Bobby” Joseph Register, age 51, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2017 in Huntsville, Al. He was a 20-year resident of Madison, Fl.; graduating from Madison County High School in 1983….
Win a Free Horse for Hands and Hearts For Horses
Debbie Snapp: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Hands and Hearts For Horses facility, in Thomasville, Ga., is competing with other like facilities around the country to win a Gypsy Vanner horse. These horses…
Benefit planned for Edward Timmons, Jr.
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Wednesday, March 22, 23-year-old Edward (Eddie) Timmons, Jr. was involved in a tragic automobile accident. The accident caused him to be life-flighted to Tallahassee with life-threatening…
A greyhound that “races” to the rescue
Chris Jones: Greene Publishing, Inc. There is a team member at the Madison Veterinary Clinic who has been doing her part to help dogs in Madison County. Her name is Bebe, and…
MFBA to hold disaster relief training
Nancy Taylor: Greene Publishing, Inc. Local church members are invited to attend an informational meeting regarding the Disaster Response Ministry of the Florida Baptist Convention on Saturday, May 20, from 8:30 a.m….
It’s time to announce those VBS and church camp dates
Nancy Taylor: Greene Publishing, Inc. School is still in session for a few more days, but before you know it, summer break will be here. With the arrival of summer, churches will…
Apply for alligator and fall hunt permits in May!
Submitted By Tony Young May is here, and so is the start of the Phase I application period for applying for alligator and fall quota, special opportunity and national wildlife refuge hunt…
Law Enforcement: Officers bring home national awards
Story Submitted The Madison County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Ben Stewart applaud the recent recognition of several personnel with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. The actions and dedication of these officers are…
SPORTS: Lady Warriors head to Final Four
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. For the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Lady Warriors, it’s on to Vero Beach, for the State Semi-Final game in the Class 2A state softball tournament. There, they…
Government: Bill Watch: Religious expression in public schools
Chris Jones: Greene Publishing, Inc. Florida House Bill (HB) 303, which has been dubbed the “religious liberties” bill for public schools, has passed both the House of Representatives and the Senate. HB…