Rick Patrick, Greene Publishing, Inc. Madison County High School (MCHS) football standout Kelvin Kegler is one of only 66 players statewide chosen to play in the 62nd Annual Florida Athletic Coaches Association…
Madison City Commissioner Judy Townsend honored
Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo By Rick Patrick, December 13, 2016 Carol Westmoreland (left) of the Florida League of Cities congratulates Judy Townsend (right) on her 20 years of service to the Madison…
November 8 designated to be Joe C. Peavy Day
Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo By Rick Patrick, December 14, 2016 On Wednesday, Dec. 14, the Board of County Commissioners voted to permanently remember Nov. 8, as “Joe C. Peavy Day” in Madison…
Text bank scam
Rick Patrick, Greene Publishing, Inc. There is a new scam moving across the area involving stolen Verizon cell phone lists. According to Howard Phillips from Madison County Community Bank, the scam started…
Microsoft Windows scam
Debbie Snapp, Greene Publishing, Inc. Early morning phone calls have been coming in lately (5 to 7 a.m.) from Minnesota number (320) 582-9749, supposedly representing Microsoft Windows. These are scam calls and…
Greenville Town Council receives $3,095.51 check
Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo By Carole Mitchell, December 12, 2016 Members of the Greenville Town Council happily accepted a check from Tri-County Electric Cooperative (TCEC). Pictured, from left to right, are: Barbara…
Greenville Country Christmas bake-off winners chosen
Cheltsie Holbrook, Greene Publishing, Inc. The annual Greenville Country Christmas bake-off was held on Friday, Dec. 9 at 5 p.m. at the Greenville/Madison Multipurpose Center. Baked goods were required to be dropped…
Greenville Country Christmas announces art contest winners
Story Submitted The Greenville Country Christmas Committee invited Greenville Elementary School to participate in a school-wide art contest. All art work was placed on display at the American Legion office beside Haffye…
31st Annual Greenville Country Christmas a success
Story Submitted By Joe Reams, III Greenville’s 31st Annual Country Christmas last weekend was a great success. The parade line-up was excellent and big crowds filled Haffye Hayes Park. Vendors reported the…
Carlos Herd guest speaker at North Central Florida Regional Planning Council meeting
Photo Submitted The North Central Florida Regional Planning Council held a meeting on Thursday, Dec. 8 in Lake City. Pictured at the meeting, from left to right, are: Madison County Commissioner Rick…
Come enjoy Business After Hours with the Chamber Of Commerce
Emerald G. Parsons, Greene Publishing, Inc. The December 20th Business After Hours will be hosted by the Madison County Chamber of Commerce and held at the Four Freedoms Park Gazebo, in downtown…
Deloris J. Franklin
Deloris J. Franklin, age 66, of Madison, Fl., departed this life on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 at UF Shands of Jacksonville, Fl. A home-going celebration will be held on Saturday, Dec. 17 at 11 a.m….
Robert Ardis Bass
Robert Ardis Bass, age 86, died on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016 at Langdale Hospice House. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17 at Pinetta Baptist Church…
Mattie Mae Hackle
Mattie Mae Hackle, age 74, died on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 16 at Beggs Funeral Home Madison Chapel…
Madison County dispatcher arrested
Emerald G. Parsons, Greene Publishing, Inc. Kimberly Davis, of Lake Park but employed by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, was arrested Tuesday, Dec. 13, at approximately 5:30 p.m. by the Lowndes County Sheriff’s…
Stolen cell phone leads to possession charges
Story Submitted Major David Harper of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office reports that on Monday, Dec. 12, at 7:42 a.m. Sgt. Odell Livingston was dispatched to 396 NE Nixon Way in reference…
Aucilla Middle School basketball team wins early games
Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo By Rick Patrick November 17, 2016 The Aucilla Christian Academy Middle School Warriors boys basketball team is off to a winning start. Pictured on the front row, from…
LMBC supports two missionaries in South America
Photo Submitted Landmark Missionary Baptist Church (LMBC) supports two missionaries in Columbia, South America: Gilberto Pinzon and Julio Mendoza. Pictured, from left to right, are: Rosalba Mendoza, wife of Julio; Pastor Robert…
Calling Florida’s top student chefs
Story Submitted Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam encourages innovative chefs in 9th through 12th grades to enter the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ “Fresh From Florida” Student Chef…
Firefighters raise funds for Christmas party
Emerald G. Parsons, Greene Publishing, Inc. Firefighters from the Cherry Lake and Lee Volunteer Fire Departments collected donations in Lee for the annual Children’s Christmas Party, to be held at the Lee…