Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In the spirit of the long-held military tradition to “leave no man behind,” a ceremony was held on Thursday, Aug. 3, to honor five Madison County natives who were…
Learning As I Go: The real problem with my heart
As many of you know, I’ve been having some issues with my heart. At my follow-up appointment this week I finally received answers. Not what I wanted, but honestly it was the…
Scarecrow in September returns
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Scarecrow in September is back in Madison for the upcoming fall season. Scarecrow in September is an opportunity to showcase your business. In Scarecrow in September, you make/decorate/create your…
Emergency Preparedness tax holiday is now ongoing
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com If you missed the first 14 days of Florida’s Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holidays in late May and early June, don’t fret. You now have another opportunity to take…
Hurricane Idalia aims at Florida
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com At 7 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, according to the latest bulletin from the National Hurricane Center (NHC), Madison County was under a hurricane warning and well within the cone…
Shelter and sandbag information
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com In response to the governor’s declaration, Jefferson County Emergency Management (JCEM) is making sandbags available for free to residents. Residents must bring shovels with them, but the sand and…
CITY RESIDENTS, BUSINESS OWNERS WITHIN CITY LIMITS AND RESIDENTS ANNEXED INTO THE CITY FOR UTILITIES PURPOSES…
Byron Poore Contributor As a City Commissioner, Byron Poore, will be hosting a town hall meeting in the city hall conference room this coming Monday, August 28th, at 6:00 PM. The…
Cowboys Gameday: So it begins
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Weeks under the blazing summer sun, grueling conditioning workouts, hours spent making game plans, all come down to this … opening night at Boot Hill Stadium. The Madison County…
Tri-County celebrates 1,000th broadband connection
Tri-County Electric Cooperative Contributor In just over a year since we began work on our fiber-to-the-home broadband project, we are thrilled to announce we have connected more than 1,300 members to Connect…
T.E.A.M. Dad boosts confidence and skills in fathering
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com A free program for families in Jefferson, Madison and Taylor counties is available to help fathers and stepfathers increase their awareness and knowledge about what it takes to be…
From the sunny side: I am my father’s son
Well, it finally happened. I have at last been able to make a move and am now a resident of Madison County. It has not been without a fair number of challenges,…
The Game of Life: College Edition Fit the bill
This week I started my junior year of college, which actually consisted of beginning my Master’s Degree. After the first day, I realized something that I hadn’t thought of before. My 19-year-old…
Greenville Town Council member resigns
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Citing “personal reasons” Greenville Town Council member Carl Livingston has announced his resignation from the council, effective immediately. His announcement came during the regular meeting of the Greenville Town…
ALDI acquires Winn Dixie stores
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com In an Aug. 16 press release, the corporate office of the Aldi grocery chain announced the acquisition of Winn Dixie and Harvey’s stores throughout the southeast, which could include…
Three Madison youth experience internships
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com While many of their friends may have spent the summer cutting grass or playing video games, three Madison County young men spent much of their summer in a business…
Madison makes an impact in Alaska
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It may not be the first place one thinks of to spend a summer vacation, but for a group of dedicated Madison County residents, Alaska is a prime place…
Writers’ Ink Celebrates Books and the Arts
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 29, 2023. The Mayo Writers’ Ink organization sponsors the Suwannee Valley Authors and Artists Show. Local published writers and artists from Suwannee and…
Learning As I Go: The lemon of being a multitasker mom
Since I’ve been asked to speak on September 22-23, at St. John’s Baptist Church in Greenville, about the various lemons life throws at us, each week I’m going to focus on one…
Public Services Facility making progress
City Manager Jerome Wyche Contributor The City of Madison is making significant progress in the construction of the new Public Services Facility that will be located at 1139 Harvey Greene Drive, just…
“Ribs for Ryder” fundraiser planned
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com There will be a fundraiser held on Saturday, Sept. 16, on the Madison County Courthouse Lawn, in downtown Madison. Lunch plates consisting of ribs or chicken, collard greens and…