Story Submitted Twenty-four Madison County residents have been named to the Academic Dean’s and President’s List at the conclusion of NFCC’s Fall Term 2016. Both the President and Dean’s Lists recognize outstanding…
Students and parents clean up at MCHS
Rick Patrick, Greene Publishing, Inc. On Monday, Jan. 2, students and parents from the Madison County High School (MCHS) School Advisory Council got together for a work day to help clean up…
Madison County’s Chris Thompson best season yet
Rick Patrick, Greene Publishing, Inc. Former Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboy football star and current running back for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL), Chris Thompson, has just…
MCHS Cowboys continue mid-season success
Rick Patrick, Greene Publishing, Inc. On Wednesday, Jan. 4, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys varsity basketball team extended their winning streak to nine games as they defeated district foe Jefferson…
LifeSong performs at book signing
Carole Mitchell, Greene Publishing, Inc. LifeSong, a Madison gospel group, will be celebrating their 10th anniversary with a treat that includes: a live performance, a listening party with two new CD’s released,…
Church member spotlight… Jerry and Ginger Gray
Rick Patrick, Greene Publishing, Inc. Jerry Gray had not been active in church for many years; even though his wife, Ginger, had begun going to the Madison Church of God. Ginger had…
Two men arrested for burglary and grand theft
Emerald G. Parsons, Greene Publishing, Inc. Two men have been arrested and charged with burglary and grand theft, among other charges, stemming from an incident last week. According to Madison County Sheriff’s Office…
Don’t flush those Rx drugs
Rick Patrick, Greene Publishing, Inc. Many people like to start the new year off with cleaning up and cleaning out. Often, this can include medical supplies such as used needles and even…
Pinetta woman arrested for meth
Story Submitted Major David Harper of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office reports that on Saturday, Dec. 31 at 10:15 p.m. DTF Investigator Sgt. Jarrod Lauth conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle…
Madison County Health Department receives $30k grant
Carole Mitchell, Greene Publishing, Inc. The Florida Department of Health has allocated a grant of $30,000 each to Madison and Jefferson County Health Departments. The grant is for the Heart Health Plus…
Single vehicle wreck results in serious injuries
Cheltsie Holbrook, Greene Publishing, Inc. On Monday, Jan. 2 at approximately 6:30 a.m., a single vehicle wreck occurred on I-10, which resulted in serious injuries according to the Florida Highway Patrol report….
Proposed legislation would make juvenile civil citations mandatory in Florida
William Patrick, Florida Watchdog Florida law enforcement officers have the discretion to issue civil citations to minors caught committing misdemeanor crimes, but a newly filed bill would make them mandatory. Civil citations…
Conservative Corner: The coming storm
Nelson A. Pryor, Guest Columnist There is a revolt of the welfare idlers, and this will become evident, at this year’s presidential inaugural. You will see a swarm of idlers protesting the…
Advocate’s Avenue… Easy tips when interacting with individuals with special needs
Leslie McLeod, Guest Columnist You have volunteered to work with a children’s group. You are excited; children are always fun and you never know what they will say or do. They are…
Genesis Missionary Baptist Church to celebrate pastor’s anniversary
Story Submitted The church family of Genesis Missionary Baptist Church would like to extend a heartfelt invitation to help them celebrate their Pastor’s Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, Jan. 8 at 3 p.m….
Edith Campbell Townsend
Mrs. Edith Campbell Townsend, age 94, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016 at Westminster Oaks in Tallahassee, Fl. A graveside service was held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 31 at…
Vehicle accident prevention/actions
Madison Fire Chief Bruce Jordan Please do not text and drive, drink and drive or drive sleepy, tired or distracted by any other reasons. Using hands-free devices help when traveling, but the…
NFPA encourages prompt disposal of Christmas trees
Story Submitted By The National Fire Protection Association Dragging your heels on taking down the Christmas tree? Here’s a fact that may motivate you: Nearly 40 percent of U.S. home fires that…
Straight talk from Crooked Row Farm
Rick Patrick, Greene Publishing, Inc. Madison County native Steve Pulliam has not been in the farming business very long. A machinist by trade, Pulliam has always had a passion for growing things….
The sink hole ghost of Cherry Lake
Jacob Bembry, Greene Publishing, Inc. Among the lore of Madison County folks, you will find the occasional sighting of an unknown swamp creature, or, more commonly, stories of ghosts. One such ghost,…