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….
Madison native managing Orlando Fisher House
Chris Jones: Greene Publishing, Inc. Madison County native Teresa (Terri) Turner is the new manager of Orlando’s Fisher House. Fisher Houses provide lodging for comfort providers of veterans being treated by Veteran’s…
Storytelling workshops offered free of charge
Story Submitted Do you remember back when you were young, how some family member, maybe your grandfather, your Uncle Joe, or maybe your mother, would tell a story about your family? It…
James Madison technology students place in competition
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Over the week of March 1-4, a group of students from James Madison Preparatory High School participated in the Technology Student Association (TSA) state competition in Orlando….
Cowboys win two against Georgia competition
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys won two straight games against competition from across the state line to improve this year’s record. On Thursday, April 20,…
Volunteers still needed for Bible reading April 30 – May 4, 2017
Nancy Taylor: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Madison County Christian Ministerial Association (MCCMA) needs volunteers to read the Bible at the gazebo at Four Freedoms Park, (across from the Madison County Courthouse) between…
Madison County Christian Ministerial Association elects new officers
Nancy Taylor: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Madison County Christian Ministerial Association (MCCMA) held their monthly meeting Thursday, April 13, in the Board Room at Madison County Memorial Hospital (MCMH). Following a time…
Free experience at Beau Turner Youth Conservation Center
Story Submitted Enjoy fun outdoor activities on Saturday, April 29, at the 2017 Outdoor Experience, a free family event hosted at the Beau Turner Youth Conservation Center. The Outdoor Experience provides a…
Financial assistance helps ag producers improve water quality Application Deadline is May 19
Story Submitted Agricultural producers in three watersheds can apply for financial assistance from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) until Friday, May 19, to improve water quality in high-priority streams and rivers….
Education: Will your child be attending a charter school?
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. “We will be slammed somehow, there will be some impact,” said School Board Chairman Bart Alford. “The only way to avoid that is to turn these schools…
County Commission: CSX charges $60,000+/- to county
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. During the regularly scheduled meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, April 12, the commissioners heard from County Road Department Coordinator Lonnie Thigpen,…
Interstate 10: Nude, lewd and lascivious
Chris Jones: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, April 18, at approximately 6 p.m., the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) received reports of a naked driver harassing other motorists on Interstate 10. The driver,…
Local: Down Home Days this weekend
Chris Jones: Greene Publishing, Inc. Madison’s annual Down Home Days Festival started Thursday, April 20. Hopefully, you did not miss the announcement of the Cupcake Creations Bake-off winner, the pet contest, or…
Madison city commission: Medical marijuana moratorium imposed
Nancy Taylor: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Madison City Commission met for the April meeting on Tuesday, April 11. One of the major items of business on the agenda was the final reading…
Advocate’s Avenue… Autism – Myths and Misconceptions
Leslie McLeod As a parent and an advocate, I am constantly asked questions regarding Autism. I don’t mind the questions, I take it as an opportunity to educate others. This especially comes…
Dale Overton Yates
Dale Overton Yates, age 60, passed away on Monday, April 17. He was a lifetime resident of Madison County. He is survived by his wife, Michelle Naomi Rooney Yates; one daughter, Christine…
Making an impact with the Madison County Solid Waste and Recycling Department
Story Submitted Over the years, citizens of Madison County have seen a positive transformation in solid waste disposal and the recapture of recyclables. Not long ago, our county was plagued with countless…
Disposing of waste tires
Story Submitted The Madison County Solid Waste and Recycling Department has the responsibility to dispose of waste tires as required under regulations issued by the Department of Environmental Protection. Madison County has…
20 years later, memories of downtown fire still charred in memories
Jacob Bembry: Greene Publishing, Inc. The evening of April 18, 1997 was supposed to have been a night of celebration, not of disaster and near tragedy. There were not supposed to have…
Earth day and every day, American farmers and ranchers are stewards of the Earth
Story Submitted Farmers and ranchers are stewards of the Earth. Understanding the fragility of the land, agricultural producers want to sustain and protect the land they operate on to ensure its availability…