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,…
Pinetta woman arrested for methamphetamine
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…
Car vs. treeline
Photo Courtesy of R&R Event Pros A one vehicle wreck on I-10 West resulted in Cruz’s vehicle being embedded in the treeline on Friday, Dec. 30 at approximately 7 p.m. Rick Patrick,…
The future of marijuana stores discussed by County Commission
Rick Patrick, Greene Publishing, Inc. During the regular meeting of the Board of Madison County Commissioners on Wednesday, Dec. 28, the commissioners discussed medical marijuana dispensaries. County Attorney Tom Reeves compared medical…
Miss Madison County pageant and Baby to Junior Miss pageant
Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo By Emerald G. Parsons, February 20, 2016 It is time for the 2017 Miss Madison County Pageant and these two queens will be passing down their crowns in…
Lee wreck sends local to MCMH hospital
Photo Courtesy of R&R Event Pros A crash on Friday, Dec. 30, at approximately 2:20 p.m. at the intersection of US Hwy 90 and CR 255, in Lee, sent one person to…
Thank a Cop on Jan. 8 at luncheon
Carole Mitchell, Greene Publishing, Inc. Monday, Jan. 9 is designated as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (LEAD), in honor of the Law Enforcement Officers (LEO) throughout the United States who daily sacrifice their lives…
Madison Police Department’s K9 Bolt to get body armor
Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo By Cheltsie Holbrook, August 11, 2016 K9 Bolt, with the Madison Police Department, will be receiving a bullet and stab protective vest from non-profit organization Vested Interest in…
Two more arrested in human trafficking ring
Story Submitted Attorney General Pam Bondi’s Office of Statewide Prosecution announced recently two more arrests in connection to an ongoing investigation and prosecution of a human trafficking network operating from South to…
Tallahassee woman sentenced to prison for tax fraud
Story Submitted Lydia Jennine Thomas, 39, of Tallahassee, has been sentenced to 24 months and one day in prison for theft of public money and aggravated identity theft. The sentence was announced…
Cowboys are Florida First Coast Classic Tournament champs
Photo Submitted The MCHS Cowboys were tournament champs in the Baker County Florida First Coast Classic. Pictured, in the front row, from left to right, are: Freddie Weatherspoon, Daryl Hopkins, Stevie Williams,…
Snapshot of the Week
Photo Courtesy Of Bobbi Beggs Sapp Local citizen, Bobbi Sapp, stopped her car recently while driving on Hwy 90, in Madison, to take this picture. Most people see either Jesus holding a…
What if we were to believe the impossible?
Guest Columnist, Sheryl Boldt If God clearly revealed to you His new direction for your life, how would you respond? Would you answer Him by saying, Behold, I am the servant of the…
Business After Hours hosted by Madison County Chamber of Commerce
Cheltsie Holbrook, Greene Publishing, Inc. The Madison County Chamber of Commerce hosted the December Business After Hours event on Tuesday, Dec. 20, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Four Freedoms…
Back the Blue movement
Debbie Snapp, Greene Publishing, Inc. ‘Back the Blue’ signs have been showing up on lawns and in front of businesses all across the country and especially here in Madison County. ‘Back the…