Nancy Taylor: Greene Publishing, Inc. New Home Baptist Church, located at 1100 SW Moseley Hall Rd. in Madison will be having a Wild Game Supper Saturday, March 11. The meal will be served…
Florida needs teachers, but high schoolers aren’t interested
Erin Clark: Florida Watchdog As Florida legislators consider ways to get more high-achieving charter schools into the state, school districts have another concern: getting more teachers into the state. The national teacher…
Cowgirls defeat Maclay
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Mar. 3, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls softball team hosted the Lady Marauders from Maclay School in Tallahassee. The game started as a…
Cracks can cause hazards in trees
Story Submitted Inspection from industry certified arborists can prevent severe property damage Tree failure is a major cause of property damage, especially after high-winds. If the wind is strong enough, even healthy…
UPDATE: Madison Circuit Judge suspended
Chris Jones Greene Publishing, Inc. Circuit Judge Andrew J. Decker III, who hears all criminal, civil, and some family court cases in Hamilton and Madison Counties, has been suspended by the State…
Fugitive wanted by U.S. Marshals arrested for child pornography
Chris Jones: Greene Publishing, Inc. Major David Harper of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MSCO) reported that on Tuesday, Feb. 28, the U.S. Marshal’s Office in Tallahassee contacted Sergeant Jarrod Lauth, regarding…
Study measures impact of immigrants on Florida
Lazaro Aleman: Greene Publishing, Inc. The latest analysis from the personal-finance website WalletHub finds Florida would be impacted well above average economically as a consequence of President Trump’s immigration-policy reform. Florida, according…
Can you fill your pot prescription in Madison County?
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, Feb. 22, the commissioners held the final public hearing on a moratorium on…
Two arrested by Drug Task Force
Chris Jones: Greene Publishing, Inc. According to Major David Harper of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), on Monday, Feb. 27, investigators with the Drug Task Force arrested two individuals; one, a…
School Board faced with difficult decisions
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. At a special workshop meeting of the Madison County School Board on Thursday, Feb. 23, members of the Board received sobering numbers from Superintendent of Schools, Dr….
CareerSource North Florida to sponsor conference
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. CareerSource North Florida will sponsor the 2017 Connect Business and Leadership Conference on Friday, Mar. 10 at North Florida Community College (NFCC). Registration for the conference will…
Celebrate America Saves
Diann Douglas Saving money is one of the best habits you can have and there are many reasons to save. This week, America Saves, a nationwide campaign, launched to encourage American…
Advocate’s Avenue… Tips to a good night’s sleep
Leslie McLeod March is Sleep Awareness Month. The National Sleep Foundation, which promotes this awareness, believes that sleep is an indispensable part of a healthy lifestyle. They are dedicated to improving health…
Popular toddler swing recalled amid breakages
Story Submitted Little Tikes is recalling over 500,000 of their “2-in-1 Snug’n Secure” pink toddler swings. The recall pertains to swings manufactured in the United States from November 2009 through May 2014…
Spirit of America across Florida
Story Submitted “Spirit of America across Florida” was celebrated right here in Madison by our local members of the Republican Club and Executive Committee. This rally was organized by the Chairman of…
Madison County Turkey Federation holds annual banquet
Emerald G. Parsons: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Madison County Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) members and guests were served a delicious seafood buffet meal Saturday evening, Feb. 25, during…
Farmer Spotlight: Dale Gibson
Chris Jones: Greene Publishing, Inc. Riding down the access road to one of his pastures to move the herd into a fresh field, Mr. Dale Gibson noticed one of his calves had…
Hunter safety courses offered in March
Story Submitted The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering free hunter safety courses in six counties in March. Students who have taken the online course and wish to complete…
Lady Broncos struggle against Lake City Middle
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Monday, Feb. 27, the Lady Broncos softball team of Madison County Central School (MCCS) hosted Lake City Middle School. It did not take long for the…
Fatal crash claims Madison native
Chris Jones: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Feb. 24, a multi-vehicle wreck in Valdosta claimed the life of Madison native Joseph Ivan Driggers. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 27 at Beggs…