Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Monday, Sept. 29, the Aucilla Christian Academy Lady Warriors junior varsity and varsity volleyball teams hosted the Lady Buccaneers, from Branford High School. In both matches, it was…
Alcoholics Anonymous offers help
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com If you or someone you know or love struggles with either alcohol or drug addiction, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) wants you to know that help is available. The North Florida…
Local quilters donate to veterans
The Pine Tree Quilters recently made a generous donation of hand-sewn quilts to deserving veterans. Pictured, from left to right, are: Ralph Edmondson, Carol Gibson, LaNora Zipperer, Kendra Edmonson, Diana Rehberg, Regina…
Community Calendar
Wednesday October 8 Alongside Base Street, Madison County will be hosting “Paint the Town Pink” for Breast Cancer Awareness. This event is possible thanks to the Madison County Chamber of Commerce, Madison…
Healthy Start Coalition launches “Safe Sleep” campaign and new initiatives for fall
Anthony L. White Contributor Every year, more than 3,000 infants under the age of one die while sleeping. Nearly a third of these sudden and unexpected deaths are caused by accidental suffocation…
Jail Report
Sept. 26 Demarko Gibson – Out of state warrant/Grand Prairie, Texas Trey Guess – Out of state warrant/Grand Prairie, Texas Terry Johnson – Indecent exposure, lewd and lascivious behavior, exhibition of someone…
Learning As I Go: Making our house a home
I imagined living in our house every time we put another board on the wall. For over six years I dreamed of hanging pictures and curtains in each room. But something interesting…
What if we didn’t pray for our pastors?
What kind of impact does your pastor’s influence have on your church, your community, your family? On you? Sadly, many pastors are leaving their churches because they feel discouraged and sometimes unappreciated….
National Security: Forgiveness
I don’t know how many of you watched the Charlie Kirk Memorial last week at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., but I’m certain many of you did. About 100,000 were there…
Madison County launches 11th Annual Toys for Tots Program
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com The holiday spirit is already in full swing as Madison County kicks off its 11th annual Toys for Toys Program, sponsored by the U.S. Marine Corps and overseen locally…
Amphetamine trafficking charge leads to prison
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During felony court proceedings in the Madison County Courthouse on Tuesday, Sept. 30, Brandon Ballard, 39, of Valdosta, Ga., appeared before the Hon. Melissa Olin. Ballard was facing…
Friends of Evergreen Cemetery plan workday
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Friends of Evergreen Cemetery have scheduled a fall workday for Saturday, Oct. 18, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Everyone is invited to participate. The water will be…
Property Fraud Alert available to Florida residents
Jason Futch reporter@greenepublishing.com Nineteen counties in Florida are participating in a program designed to keep property owners informed when possible fraudulent activity is detected. Property Fraud Alert (PFA) notifies subscribers when a…
Healthy Start Coalition launches “Safe Sleep” campaign and new initiatives for fall
Anthony L. White Contributor Every year, more than 3,000 infants under the age of one die while sleeping. Nearly a third of these sudden and unexpected deaths are caused by accidental suffocation…
Florida announces Hunting, Fishing and Camping Sales Tax Holiday
Residents across Florida will have the chance to save on outdoor supplies this fall through the state’s Hunting, Fishing and Camping Sales Tax Holiday, which began on Monday, Sept. 8, and will…
Seven Oaks Health and Big Bend Hospice welcome new chief nursing officer
Seven Oaks Health, the parent company of Big Bend Hospice, is proud to announce the appointment of Norman Pasley, MBA, MSN, RN, NHA, NE-BC, CRRN, as chief nursing officer. Pasley brings more…
Bill aims to term limit county commissioners, school board members
Lazaro Aleman reporter@greenepublishing.com Among the early bills filed on the House side of the Florida Legislature for the 2026 session seeks to limit the terms of county commissioners and school board members….
Semi-tractor overturns on I-10 in Madison, driver suffers minor injuries
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com A semi-tractor driver from El Paso, Texas, was injured Saturday evening after losing control of his vehicle on a rain-soaked stretch of interstate 10, according to a report from…
Madison Garden Club hears about organic gardening
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During their regular luncheon meeting on Thursday, Oct. 2, the Madison Garden Club heard a presentation from one of their own. Garden Club Member Brenda Newman gave an…
Pastor Spotlight: Trent Abbott
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Trent Abbott grew up in Madison and has always been active in church, but it was during a service in 2016 that he became aware of a calling into…