Nancy Taylor: Greene Publishing, Inc. Colin and Vicki Howerton attend First United Methodist Church (FUMC) in Madison. Colin grew up in this church from birth. Vicki’s grandparents and ancestors before them were…
Florida’s poison control center isssue Summer Safety Tips
Story Submitted As summer gets into full swing in the Sunshine State, the Florida/USVI Poison Information Center – Jacksonville is advising you to keep summer safety at the top of your mind….
Potentially lethal parasite rat lungworm found in Florida
Story Submitted University of Florida (UF) researchers have found rat lungworm, a parasitic nematode that can cause meningitis in humans and animals, in five Florida counties. Rats and snails in Alachua, Leon,…
David Hudson
Chris Jones: Green Publishing, Inc. A long and scenic drive out of Madison toward the Georgia State line will lead you to Hudson Farms, located on NW Concord Church Rd. The route…
Cookout fundraiser first and second Fridays
Debbie Snapp, Greene Publishing, Inc. The Monticello/Greenville Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 251 will sponsor fundraising cookouts on the first and second Fridays of each month to help raise funds for…
Community leaders converge on Madison
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Madison had the opportunity to show off for several community leaders on Wednesday June 28, when the City of Madison served as host for the Second Annual…
Johnny Mack Vickers
Johnny Mack Vickers, age 59, died Thursday, June 29, in Madison. A graveside funeral service was held on Wednesday, July 5, at 11 a.m., at Oak Ridge Cemetery. He was born in…
July is blueberry month
Diann Douglas: University of Florida Extension/IFAS Madison County Blueberries are abundant during the summer; in our area we see them as early as June, although July is the official National Blueberry Month….
Madison County High School: Furor drives away principal
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Citing personal family reasons, the new principal at Madison County High School (MCHS), Kip McLeod, has vacated the position. McLeod’s recommendation for the job has caused a…
Local: Cousins prepare for International Finals
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Two Madison County cousins, Jarrett Briggs and Cody Davis, are making plans to head to Shawnee, Ok. for the International Finals Youth Rodeo (IFYR). The IFYR is…
International:
Chris Jones: Green Publishing, Inc. The popular social media application Snapchat has a new feature that is raising concerns with parents. The feature, called Snap Maps, allows users to pinpoint another user’s…
LOCAL: Fuel tank explodes at Madison Metals
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. At 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, June 27, Madison Fire Rescue responded to a call for a burning trailer at Madison Metals on SW State Road 14. According…
City Considers four-way stops
Chris Jones: Green Publishing, Inc. The City of Madison is considering installing four-way stop signs at the intersections of SW Range Ave. and SW Rutledge St. and NE Hancock Ave. and NE…
CRIME: Drug Bust at Madison Metals
Chris Jones: Greene Publishing, Inc. According to Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) spokesperson Major David Harper, the MCSO Drug Task Force (DTF) made a significant arrest of an upper level crystal methamphetamine…
Pursuit: High-Speed chase crosses state line
Chris Jones: Greene Publishing, Inc. According to Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) spokesperson Major David Harper, on Wednesday, June 28, at approximately 4 p.m., the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) contacted the…
STATE: Governor vetoes Bright Futures bill
Chris Jones: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Wednesday, June 14, Governor Rick Scott vetoed a higher education bill that would have fully funded Florida’s Bright Futures scholarships, covering 100 percent of tuition to…
Gallon making the most of his opportunity
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. You can almost hear the smile through the telephone lines when speaking to Madison County native Deshawnte “Ironhead” Gallon. Gallon, once a stand-out defensive player for the…
New Band Director takes over at MCHS
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Turning around the band program at Madison County High School (MCHS) would be a tall order for any band director. Once the envy of many schools throughout…
Midway Baptist Church wraps up Vacation Bible School
Nancy Taylor: Greene Publishing, Inc. Midway Baptist Church recently held Vacation Bible School (VBS) for the children of the church and community. This year’s VBS theme was Galactic Starveyors. Amy Webb, who…
Boys and Girls State
Chris Jones: Greene Publishing, Inc. Every summer the American Legion and its Auxiliary sponsor a leadership and citizenship program for high school juniors, called Boys State and Girls State. Boys and girls…