Debbie Snapp: Greene Publishing, Inc. The first grade students at Aucilla Christian Academy went on a field trip to the Gulf Specimen Marine Lab in Panacea on Friday, April 7. They learned…
Education: Saving our schools…. Outside the classroom
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. This is the ninth in a series of weekly articles about the challenges facing our school district, and the measures proposed to meet those challenges. Much attention…
Lake Frances: Got Algae?
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Due to recent warm weather, algae has suddenly risen from the bottom of Lake Frances. This unsightly film has prompted Madison City Manager Tim Bennett and Madison…
MCHS: Long commits to be a Titan
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Madison County High School (MCHS) basketball stand-out Josie Long may be leaving the familiar hardwoods of MCHS, but her basketball career is far from over. Long has…
Did you witness a wreck?
Chris Jones: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Florida Highway Patrol needs your help identifying the drivers of two vehicles that left the scene of an accident on Sunday, April 16, around 2 a.m.,…
State’s jobless rate remains unchanged
Lazaro Aleman: Greene Publishing, Inc. Florida’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 5.0 percent in February, unchanged from the previous month; the national rate, meanwhile, dropped another 0.1 percentage point to 4.7…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Florida Taxpayer Independence Day
Emerald G. Parsons Monday, April 17 was also known as “Florida Taxpayer Independence Day.” According to statistics, an improving economy in Florida is producing steady, but modest growth in personal income, resulting…
Virginia Elizabeth Naughton
Virginia Elizabeth “Betty” Naughton passed away in the loving arms of Jesus, her loving family, and friends, on Sunday, April 16, 2017, at Big Bend Hospice, in Tallahassee. Betty was born on…
David Franklin Rutherford
Mr. David Franklin Rutherford, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2017, in Lake City. A memorial service was held at Lee First Baptist Church on Monday, April 17, at 11…
Keith Mosier
Keith S. Mosier passed away on Monday, April 3, 2017, in Aurora, In. He was born June 29, 1938, in Louisville, Ky. He was the son of the late Forest Mosier and…
Terry Wells
Terry Wells, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., on Saturday, April 15, at First United Methodist Church, in…
Bernita Butler Broome
Bernita Butler Broome, age 74, of Hahira, Ga. passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017, at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born on September 2, 1942, in Royal Oak, Mi. to the…
Change a life over lunch
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. At the regular meeting of the Madison Kiwanis Club on Thursday, April 13, Gina Rutherford spoke to the club about the “Take Stock in Children” (TSIC) mentoring…
Suwannee Valley Humane Society, Inc. Plans Spring Fling
Nancy Taylor: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Humane Society’s Annual Spring Fling is coming Saturday, May 6, at the shelter located at 1156 S.E. Bisbee Loop. Bisbee Loop is one-quarter mile north of…
Madison Church of God planning many upcoming eventsNancy Taylor Greene Publishing, Inc.
Nancy Taylor: Greene Publishing, Inc. A church that isn’t active is a declining church and is on the verge of a spiritual death. It’s important that a church doesn’t die within its walls and…
Macedonia Baptist Church to celebrate church anniversary
Nancy Taylor: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Sunday, May 7, Macedonia Baptist Church of Lee will be celebrating its 158th anniversary. Special music will begin at 10:30 a.m. with the Everlasting Arms Band….
Sanctuary of Praise announces June conference
Nancy Taylor: Greene Publishing, Inc. Sanctuary of Praise Brotherhood is planning their sixth annual Strong Men in Tough Times program. This program will be held on June 17, from 3 p.m. to…
Cowgirls win on Senior night
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. In their last home game for the season, on Thursday, April 13, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls sent the Seniors off in winning style with…
Celebrate National Arbor Day with 10 free shade trees by joining the Arbor Day Foundation
Story Submitted Back in 1941, Florida was a much different state, with a population of less than 2 million people. However, growth and development soon threatened the landscape and habitat for the…
Charges upgraded in Greenville shooting case
According to Madison County Sheriff’s Office Major David Harper, new charges have been filed against 19-year-old Willie Bernard Hamilton, of Greenville, in connection to his arrest on Monday, April 10. Hamilton was…