Mrs. Katherine F. Jinks, 100 of Greenville, Fl., passed away in Madison on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19 at Shiloh M.B….
Joyce Miller Cooks
Joyce Miller Cooks, age 74, of Madison, Fl., passed unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19 at her church,…
Theodore “Thed” Loper
Theodore “Thed” Loper, age 61, passed away in Madison, Fl., on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016. Thed attended Bucholtz HH and the University of Florida in Gainesville. He worked at Continental Water and…
Cowboys defeat Indians in regional semi-finals
Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo By Cheltsie Holbrook, November 11, 2016 Teryon Henderson runs the ball for the Cowboys in the first half of the playoff game against Baldwin High School on Friday,…
Freddy Pitts wins Statewide Teamwork Award
Story Submitted Freddy Pitts, Farm Bureau Agency Manager for Madison, Lafayette, Taylor and Jefferson County won statewide recognition for his cooperative work within the overall organization and his positive contributions to member…
Henry Scott
Henry Scott, age 53 a resident of Madison, Fl.; passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, at Madison County Memorial Hospital in Madison, Fl. A funeral service will be held at 11…
Grow up and act your age “Adults”… quit encouraging this behavior
Emerald Greene Parsons, Publisher The Millennials – also known as Generation Y and Generation Me – persons that were born between the years of 1982 – 2004. The “anti-Trump” protests happening around…
One injured in roll-over crash
Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo By Emerald G. Parsons, Nov. 10, 2016 Richard Chaney, of Madison, received serious injuries when he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a tree, which resulted…
Madison County’s gas tax is one of the highest in state
Kelly Greene, Greene Publishing, Inc. At 12 cents per gallon, Madison County has one of the highest local option fuel tax rates, according to a report from the Florida Department of Revenue….
Cowboys one step closer to state
Rick Patrick, Greene Publishing, Inc. The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys took another step toward another State Championship by defeating the Indians of Baldwin High School on Friday, Nov. 11, at…
Lee VFD to hold boot drive
Kelly Greene, Greene Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Dec. 3, Lee Volunteer Fire Department (LVFD) will be holding a boot drive at the intersection of 255 and Hwy 90. Volunteers will be standing…
Florida’s mandatory minimum sentencing laws ripe for reform
William Patrick, Watchdog.org Florida’s mandatory minimum sentencing laws have done what they were designed to do: put thousands of people behind bars for long periods of time. But the tough-on-crime measures also…
Ten ideas to start on America Recycles Day
Story Submitted America Recycles Day is the only nationally recognized day dedicated to encouraging Americans to recycle and buy recycled products. It is celebrated each year on November 15 and this year’s…
Local Farm Bureau officials recognized during statewide meeting
Photo Submitted Farm Bureau proudly recognized certain Florida counties for excellence in five categories; Legislative/Policy Implementation, Public Relation/Information, Organization & Management, Education/Agriculture Promotion, and Leadership Development. Our local counties were among those…
Barn Quilts of Madison County Committee to host author
Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo By Rick Patrick, October 28, 2016 Barn quilt design displayed on the side of the Court House Annex Building in Madison. Rick Patrick – Greene Publishing, Inc. The…
History of Veterans Day
Rick Patrick – Greene Publishing, Inc. “Armistice Day’ was first commemorated in November, 1919, marking the first anniversary of the cease-fire that effectively brought an end to World War I or “The…
Get your green light bulb and support our veterans
Photo Submitted Dale Sowell, President of the Madison United Methodist Women, joins friends and neighbors around the county in placing a green light in her window to let the world know she…
2016 Election Results
Rick Patrick – Greene Publishing, Inc. Trump carries Madison County Madison County followed the nationwide trend when it came to voting for President. Out of the 8,599 votes cast in Madison County,…
Toys for Tots donations needed
Kelly Greene – Greene Publishing, Inc. Madison County’s 2nd annual Toys for Tots Program, sponsored by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, has begun. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications from…
GES holds 5th Annual Veterans Day program
Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo By Carole Mitchell, November 7, 2016 GES students sing the National Anthem during the Veterans Day program that was held on Monday, Nov. 7. …