Patricia Ann Lee, affectionately known as “Cherry”, age 53, transitioned from labor to reward on Friday, April 28, 2017. Patricia was born on December 20, 1963, in Madison County, to Ola Lee, Sr. and Corrine…
Joanne Tookes Fowler
Joanne Tookes Fowler was born on May 11, 1955 in Orange County Hospital, Orlando, to Harvie J. Tookes Sr. and the late Ezell Tookes. She departed this earthly plain and entered into an…
Jargo Clark receives 75-Year Pin from Masonic Order
Emerald G. Parsons: Greene Publishing, Inc. Jargo Clark, of Madison, was the special honoree Monday evening, April 24, at the Madison Masonic Lodge. Clark received his “75-year pin” acknowledging his 75 years…
Girl Scouts seek Women of Distinction nominees
Story Submitted Do you know an extraordinary woman who has distinguished herself as an outstanding member of the community? A program inspired by Girl Scouts nationally, the Girl Scouts of the Florida…
Madison Charmettes are having a busy year
Nancy Taylor: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Charmettes, Inc. is a national civic organization that began when friends Gwendolyn Baker Rodgers and Frankie Drayton Thomas recognized the need for an organization that would…
24th Annual Wellborn Blueberry Festival
Story Submitted The 24th Annual Wellborn Blueberry Festival will be taking place on Saturday, June 3, in historic downtown Wellborn, Fl. The festival celebrates the annual blueberry harvest and takes place in…
Church Member Spotlight: Melva Morfaw
Nancy Taylor: Greene Publishing, Inc. Melva Morfaw serves St. Mary’s Episcopal Church and the community as the director of Shepherd’s Hands, a free medical clinic offered to members of the community who…
Cowboys send Seniors out with a win
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, April 25, the Madison County High School (MCHS) baseball team paid tribute to three seniors on Senior Night. The Cowboys could not have chosen a…
Claire Jolicoeur named NFCC Student of the Year
Story Submitted Each April, North Florida Community College (NFCC) honors its outstanding students during Honors Convocation and, with the input of faculty and staff, selects a student for the highest honor of…
Taylor County Superintendent to give Saint Leo-Madison commencement address
Story Submitted Taylor County Superintendent of Schools Danny Glover, Jr. will give the commencement address for Saint Leo University’s Madison Education Center seniors at 7 p.m., on Friday, May 5. The ceremony…
Local: Three injured in crash
Emerald G. Parsons: Greene Publishing, Inc. Three people were injured during a two-vehicle wreck on Tuesday, April 25, at 8:35 p.m., on Rocky Ford Road, in Madison. According to a Florida Highway…
State of Florida: Florida wildfires spreading
Chris Jones: Greene Publishing, Inc. As of Wednesday, April 26, the Florida Forest Service reports that 95 wildfires are actively burning throughout the state. Of those fires, 28 are over 100…
Community: Ashley Beggs honored as Citizen of the Year
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Beggs name has been synonymous with Madison County history for several generations. Ashely Beggs, who owns funeral homes in both Madison and Tallahassee, takes care of…
Florida Legislature: Bills that matter to North Florida
Chris Jones: Greene Publishing, Inc. The 2017 Florida legislative season is in full swing. More than 3,000 individual bills are competing for attention as they make their way through various committees and…
Pot Williams Golf Tournament is May 6-7
Emerald G. Parsons: Greene Publishing, Inc. The 59th annual Pot Williams Golf Tournament will feature fun, food and friendly competition from Saturday, May 6 to Sunday, May 7, at the Madison Country…
Advocate’s Avenue… Autism – Myths and Misconceptions Continued
Leslie McLeod Last week, I discussed myths and misconceptions of Autism. April is Autism Awareness Month. Since the month of April is coming to an end, I would like to take this…
Victoria Stoffa
Victoria Amanda “Mandy” Stoffa, of Fernandina Beach, Fl., passed away on Saturday morning, April 22, 2017, with her family by her side. Born in Madison, she was the eldest of two daughters…
Lawrence “Larry” F. King
Lawrence “Larry” F. King, age 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 24, 2017, at Camellia Gardens, in Thomasville, Ga. Larry was born on Jan. 13, 1934, in Valdosta, to the late…
Michaelena “Mikey” Wilson
Michaelena “Mikey” Wilson, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at Haven Hospice, in Gainesville, Fl. Graveside services will be on Saturday, April 29, at 11 a.m., at Ebenezer Baptist…
William Wesley Rudd
Mr. William Wesley Rudd, III, age 54, of Monticello, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, in Tallahassee, after a brief illness. He was born on July 5, 1962, in Thomasville, Ga….