Cowboys lasso Trojans
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Jan. 7, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys took their 10 game winning streak and Class 1A number one ranking on the road to…
Cowboys tame Tigers
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, Jan. 12, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys varsity basketball team hit the century mark for the first time this season as they defeated…
Three arrested after pursuit
Story Submitted Major David Harper of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office reports that on Friday, Jan. 13 at 1 p.m. Deputy Marcus Holbrook attempted to stop a red Dodge Charger on Interstate…
Kelvin Kegler named MVP
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Madison County High School (MCHS) football phenom Kelvin Kegler was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) for the North team during the 62nd Annual Florida Athletic Coaches…
Dollar General opens in Pinetta
After several months of construction, the Dollar General store in Pinetta has finally opened its doors. The store opened on Sunday, Jan. 15, to the delight of local shoppers. The Grand Opening…
County commissioners honor first responders
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, Jan. 11, the commissioners took the opportunity to pass a resolution honoring first…
School Board approves after-school tutoring positions
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. During a special meeting of the Madison County School Board on Tuesday, Jan. 10, the board voted to approve positions to provide after-school tutoring. The following supplemental…
City to consider outsourcing sanitation work
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. During the regular monthly meeting of the Madison City Commission on Tuesday, Jan. 10, the commissioners voted to authorize city staff to solicit proposals to outsource the…
What are synthetic drugs?
Story Submitted Dangerous synthetic drugs are marketed as “incense,” “potpourri,” “K2,” “spice,” and “bath salts.” The National Institute of Drug Abuse has noted that when individuals take synthetic drugs they are hijacking…
What is holding you back from hitting your goals?
Jerry Osteryoung: Guest Columnist Life is not a having and a getting, but a being and a becoming. ~Matthew Arnold As a consultant, I have people come to me and ask…
National Security: Stray Vectors
Joe Boyles: Guest Columnist Editor’s Note: “Stray vectors” is the author’s byline for random thoughts and rhetorical questions on the current scene. A recent study shows that government workers outnumber those in…
Felicia Sue Jones
Felicia Sue Jones, age 57, 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…
Geneva Massey
Geneva Massey, age 96, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017 in Live Oak, Fl. Geneva was born on April 20, 1920 in McDavid, Escambia County Fl., to her late parents, Johnny…
Polar Bear Run and Chili Cook-off to be held
Nancy Taylor: Greene Publishing, Inc. The American Legion and Auxiliary Post #224 is planning a Polar Bear 5K Run and Chili Cook-off to be held in honor of all veterans. The run…
Lions Club helps local families
Story Submitted Members of the Madison Lions Club and their families gathered together on Friday, Dec. 23, at The Food Giant to put together Christmas Food Baskets for ten needy families in…
ACA varsity basketball continues up and down season
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, Jan. 3, the Aucilla Christian Academy Warriors varsity basketball hosted Maclay High School from Tallahassee. By the final buzzer, the Warriors found themselves on the…
NFCC graduates honored at Fall 2016 Commencement Ceremony
Story Submitted North Florida Community College awarded 148 students with degrees or certificates at the conclusion of its Fall Term 2016. Graduates were honored at NFCC’s Fall 2016 Commencement Ceremony in December…
Honey Lake Church welcomes Jim Harris from Fly Right Ministries
Carole Mitchell: Greene Publishing, Inc. Honey Lake Church’s Sunday, Jan. 8 service began with the congregation being led in a chorus of “Your Grace is Enough.” At the song’s conclusion, Pastor Kenny…
ACA students to build a house in Costa Rica
Story Submitted On May 11, Aucilla Christian Academy students will go to Costa Rica on a house building mission trip. They will build a house in Costa Rica in just three days….