Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Sunday, Mar. 19, the 46th Annual Minnie Aikens Day celebration will take place at High Antioch A.M.E. Church in Cherry Lake. The day will begin with…
Come Enjoy Business After Hours with Lake Park of Madison
Emerald G. Parsons: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Tuesday, Mar. 21 Business After Hours will be hosted by Lake Park of Madison, located at 259 SW Old US 90, in Madison. Madison County…
Calico Arts and Crafts Show this weekend
Emerald G. Parsons: Greene Publishing, Inc. Looking to spruce up your home or garden? Maybe you need a new piece of jewelry to compliment your Easter dress? Well you can find these…
Clean out for a good cause
Nancy Taylor: Greene Publishing, Inc. It’s time to spring clean, and the Suwannee Valley Humane Society needs your items for their thrift shop. The thrift shop is open from Wednesday through Saturday…
Cowboys drop two games
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, Mar. 9, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys opened their home baseball schedule by honoring Veterans with special seating, free concessions, etc. It was…
Saving our schools… can our kids read?
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. This is the fourth in a series of weekly articles about the challenges facing our school district, and the measures proposed to meet those challenges. Reading has…
New armor for police K9
Chris Jones: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Madison Police Department’s K9, Bolt, has received a bullet and stab protective vest. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a non-profit organization based in Taunton, Ma….
South Florida band wins competition, hails from Madison
Chris Jones: Greene Publishing, Inc. Two musicians who met and developed their musical talents in Madison are members of a band that just won first place at the SoFlo Battle of the…
Riley Browning places fifth in regional spelling bee
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Mar. 4, Riley Browning, the winner of the Madison District Spelling Bee, was at the Jacksonville Public Library to compete in the Northeast Florida Regional…
How to retire well!
Jerry Osteryoung: Guest Columnist “Men do not quit playing because they grow old; they grow old because they quit playing.” ~Oliver Wendell Holmes Retiring is not a subject people normally discuss over…
Gas and steam engine show coming to Lee
Chris Jones: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Town of Lee will host the Deep South Gas and Steam Engine Club’s annual show from Friday, Mar. 17 through Saturday, Mar. 18 from 9 a.m….
Dr. James Adams Obrecht Jr.
Dr. James Adams Obrecht Jr., 56, passed away on Wednesday, Mar. 8, 2017 in Perry, Fl. Jim was born on Aug. 6, 1960 in Ames, Ia. to Mr. James Adams Obrecht Sr….
Annual spring community yard sale slated for April 1
Story Submitted The annual Spring Community Yard Sale, sponsored by the Pinetta Volunteer Fire Department, will be held Saturday, Apr. 1, at the Pinetta Community Center. Doors open at 8 a.m. The …
See The Dixie Swim Club at the Main Street Playhouse
Story Submitted The Dixie Swim Club has received rave reviews around the country for its southern wit, unforgettable characters, and moving story line. This poignant and funny play can be seen locally,…
Big Bend Hospice recognizes newest volunteer
Chris Jones: Greene Publishing, Inc. Big Bend Hospice is excited to announce a new volunteer joining their team. Melissa Holben, of Lee, will be serving the patients and families of Madison County….
A new twist on mergers
Story Submitted In the world of mergers and acquisitions, there is a new twist: credit unions buying banks. Since 2011, there have been less than 10 deals recorded and one of…
Churches are planning Holy Week and Easter services
Nancy Taylor: Greene Publishing, Inc. Churches throughout Madison County are preparing for Holy Week and Easter services. Grace Presbyterian Church, located at 688 N. Washington Ave. will host the Madison Ministerial Association…
Mt. Zion A.M.E Church of Cherry Lake to celebrate Men’s and Women’s Day
Nancy Taylor: Greene Publishing, Inc. Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church of Cherry Lake will celebrate Men’s and Women’s Day on Sunday, Mar. 26 during the 11 a.m. service. Pastor Ralph Campbell and church…
Allen Chapel AME Church welcomes gospel recording artist
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Nationally recognized recording artist Troy Sneed will be appearing at Allen Chapel AME Church as part of their Youth Revival Concert, on Sunday, Mar. 19, at 4…
Teacher Spotlight: Mr. Patrick White
Chris Jones: Greene Publishing, Inc. In the movie White Squall, Captain Christopher “Skipper” Sheldon is referring to a special kind of character when he says “(it’s) the kind you only find on…