Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Tri-County Electric Cooperative (TCEC) is once again offering an exceptional opportunity for local high school juniors: the annual Electric Cooperative Youth Tour in Tallahassee, Fla. and Washington D.C. Each…
Madison man killed in crash
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) on Friday, Dec. 12, at approximately 8:40 a.m., a single-car crash on Interstate 10 claimed the life of…
Commissioners expand Martin’s role at Madison Fire Department
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Madison City Commission met on Tuesday, Dec. 9, beginning by revising the consent agenda to include a discussion about former Madison Fire Chief Alfred Martin’s role as a…
Dennis Pitts prepares to take over as Madison County Building Official
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Monday, Dec. 15, the Madison County Building Department had a new face as the building official. Dennis Pitts began training to take the helm after serving with the…
Celebrate the season: Upcoming Madison Christmas events
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com The holiday season in Madison is shaping up to be full of festive cheer, family fun and opportunities to give back to the community. From creative crafts to dazzling…
Multiple Sclerosis: an unpredictable disease with growing awareness
Multiple Sclerosis, commonly known as MS, is an autoimmune disorder in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the protective covering of nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord. This damage…
“Peanuts” creator’s path to success paved with rejection
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Growing up, reading the daily comics in the newspaper was part of my routine. While I skipped some strips, I faithfully read “Peanuts.” The combination of complex characters and…
MCCS Beta Club welcomes new members and inducts 2025-26 officers
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison County Central School (MCCS) hosted its annual Beta Club Induction Ceremony on Monday, Dec. 8 at 6 p.m., celebrating academic excellence and welcoming new members from fourth through…
Local schools so far have not removed books
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com Madison County was one of 56 counties in the state that did not remove or discontinue books in the 2024-2025 school year, according to the latest report from the…
JMPHS Art Club hosting painting fundraiser to support new supplies
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com The James Madison Preparatory High School (JMPHS) Art Club is inviting the community to come shop original artwork from students at its painting fundraiser. The club was founded earlier…
New look for MCSO vehicles
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Following a trend from the previous year, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) has wrapped two more vehicles used by MCSO School Resource Officers. One vehicle, a Dodge Charger…
The Biletnikoff Award Scholarship available for North Florida Counties
The Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation, Inc. Courtesy The Tallahassee Quarterback Club (TQC) Foundation, Inc., the Florida-based creator and sponsor of the prestigious Biletnikoff Award, presented to the season’s outstanding FBS receiver in…
Proposed legislation seeks to correct problems created by Senate Bill 180
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com Two bills introduced in the Florida Legislature for the coming 2026 legislative session aim to correct some of the problems created by last year’s controversial law that prevents local…
Christmas reflections with a touch of grace: There must be a tree
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com In Florida, getting in the Christmas spirit can be a little tricky. December may be the wearer of many meteorological hats. It can be as “hot as blue blazes”…
More than $4.5 million in funding announced for North Florida water resource projects
Suwannee River Water Management District Courtesy Governor Ron DeSantis, on Wednesday, Dec. 3, announced the approval of more than $4.5 million in funding for a trio of projects that will help…
Cross-county cyclists make unexpected stop at Lee City Hall
Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com Travelers come through our area every day, but it isn’t often they arrive on bicycles, loaded with gear and years of stories. Recently, a biking couple, Erik and Taryn…
Step by step
Rev. Cheryl Cruce Columnist I’m sure it happened like this, though I don’t remember my first steps. Nonetheless, I imagine Mom there, her two fingers tucked safely in my little hands as…
Ten fire safety tips
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com With the holiday season in full swing, homeowners are reminded that fire safety during this time of year is more crucial than ever. According to the National Fire Protection…
Staying sharp in the garden
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com This month we’re making the transition from fall into winter, watching the days get shorter and shorter and then begin, almost imperceptibly, to extend again. In these darkest days…
Former Fire Chief honored
Members of the Madison Fire Department honored recently retired Fire Chief Bruce Jordan with a plaque to commemorate his years of service to the Madison Fire Department and to the citizens of…