Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Everyone knows that the number to call in case of any kind of emergency is 9-1-1. That number can put you in touch with law enforcement, fire,…
Attorney General Bondi announces human trafficking awareness efforts
Story Submitted January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month and Attorney General Pam Bondi has announced efforts to spread awareness of the modern-day form of slavery and call Floridians and travelers to action….
Advocate’s Avenue… Moebius Syndrome Awareness
Leslie McLeod: Guest Columnist January 24th will be Moebius Syndrome Awareness Day. Moebius syndrome, also known as congenital facial diplegiais, is a rare, non-progressive neurological disorder affecting the muscles that control facial…
Conservative Corner: Time to end the demonizing of police
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist Heather Mac Donald, author of the book: The War on Cops, just authored the above entitled article for the July 13, 2016 Wall Street Journal, p. 15a….
Felicia Sue Jones
Felicia Sue Jones, age 56, of Cherry Lake, Fl. arrived as a gift of God on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, 1959 and returned to be with Him on Monday, Jan. 9, 2017…
Victim Advocate Shelia Combs addresses Kiwanians
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. During the meeting of the Madison Kiwanis Club on Thursday, Jan. 5, the club members were treated to an interesting presentation from Shelia Combs, Victim Advocate, for…
NFCC Artist Series presents Pianist Bob Milne Jan. 20
Story Submitted The North Florida Community College Artist Series invites you to enjoy a fun evening of “Ragtime and Boogie-Woogie” music with Pianist Bob Milne on Friday, Jan. 20 at Van H….
Saint Leo University included in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Online Programs rankings for 2017
Story Submitted Saint Leo University was named as providing two of the best online programs in the United States, according to the 2017 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Online Programs edition….
MCHS Cowboys basketball team ranked number one in the state
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Madison County High School (MCHS) varsity basketball team is now the number one Class 1A team in the state, according to the MaxPreps web site. MaxPreps…
Ag Center improvements underway
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Desperately needed repairs are underway at the Florida Department of Agriculture Ag Center, located on College Loop, in Madison. According to Madison County Planner, Jeanne Bass, the…
Florida minimum wage increases
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. According to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, the minimum wage for Florida workers has increased to $8.10 per hour, effective Jan.1. This amounts to a five…
Nancy Taylor joins staff
Nancy Taylor has joined the staff of Greene Publishing, Inc. as a reporter. Nancy is a graduate of Madison County High School, North Florida Junior College and Berry College in Rome, GA…
ACA softball player… Ramsey Sullivan signs scholarship
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) softball stand-out Ramsey Sullivan has signed a National Letter of Intent to play softball at Southeastern University (SEU). SEU is a private, Christian…
It’s the law, so move over, Florida
Story Submitted This month, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) is reminding all motorists to Move Over for stopped law enforcement, first responders, service and utility vehicles and…
National Security: Airport security
Joe Boyles, Guest Columnist Our state is reeling from the Friday attack at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport which left five dead and six wounded. These types of “lone wolf” attacks at places…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Friday the 13th
This coming Friday is Friday the 13th. That doesn’t mean anything to a lot of folks, but it’s amazing how much it means to other folks. I did a little research…Why exactly…
Joshua Steve Kinsey
Joshua Steve Kinsey, age 35, of Greenville, Fl., passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. He was born in Tallahassee, Fl., on May 31, 1981 to Johnny Edward…
Tallahassee welcomes multiple Grammy winner, Bill Gaither and Gaither Vocal Band
Story Submitted On Saturday, Jan. 21 at the Christian Heritage Church in Tallahassee, Fl., multi-Grammy Award-winner Bill Gaither will host a spectacular evening of music, laughter and encouragement featuring the talent of the…
Sunday Drive to headline Winter Jubilee at Yogi Bear Park
Story Submitted Sunday Drive of Knoxville, Tenn., and LifeSong will headline the Winter Jubilee at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park in Madison on Friday, January 20, at 7 p.m. Admission is free, however,…
Season of Advent
Carole Mitchell, Greene Publishing, Inc. Pastor Oliver Bradley and the New Generation Baptist Church and Joe Rowe and The Morning Star Missionary Baptist churches recently united to present the Seasons of Advent…