Ashley Hunter Greene Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, Oct. 11, the Madison City Commissioners met for their regular monthly meeting at City Hall. It was a lengthy agenda, so the commissioners got started…
School board approves School Resource Officer contract
Rick Patrick Greene Publishing, Inc. The District School Board of Madison County held their regular bi-weekly meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 4. After an opening prayer and pledge to the flag, School Board…
Freezing forecast for Florida this winter
Lazaro Aleman Greene Publishing, Inc. Fall is barely here, and already weather forecasters are making announcements about the coming winter. Last week, the AccuWeather Global Weather Center issued its winter forecast for…
New Florida laws took effect on Oct. 1
Lazaro Aleman Greene Publishing, Inc. In case you thought there weren’t enough laws on the books in Florida already, here are several of 26 new laws that went into effect on Oct….
Madison Fire Rescue to flush hydrants
Story Submitted Madison Fire Rescue will begin flushing fire hydrants on Tuesday, Nov. 1. This process normally takes up to two weeks to complete depending on department call volume. The department does…
Zack Sprenkle wins at USAPL Nationals
Rick Patrick Greene Publishing, Inc. Madison County resident Zack Sprenkle took part in the USA Powerlifting (USAPL) Raw Nationals competition this past weekend in Atlanta. Sprenkle won both his weight class (120kg)…
Four ballot amendments reviewed; pros and cons given
Lazaro Aleman, Greene Publishing, Inc. Voters face many important choices when they go to the polls beginning next Monday, among them four amendments that stand to have far-reaching consequences. In the interest…
Greenville Town Council discusses town manager’s position
Ashley Hunter, Greene Publishing, Inc. Filling the position of town manager in Greenville has been a long process since the town’s last manager, Tim Day resigned in January of this year, leaving…
Superintendent of Schools debate planned
Rick Patrick, Greene Publishing, Inc. The Student Government Association (SGA) at Madison County High School (MCHS) will be hosting a political debate among the candidates seeking the office of Superintendent of Schools…
Madison Fire Rescue responds to 62 calls in September
Ashley Hunter, Greene Publishing, Inc. Throughout the month of September, Madison Fire Rescue (MFR) attended 62 emergency-related calls; 37 of those were in county limits, and 25 were in city limits. MFR…
Advocate’s Avenue: Tips for Trick or Treaters!
Leslie McLeod, Guest Columnist Halloween is just around the corner. Are you ready for those trick or treaters? Those who will be handing out candy this year will be greeted with many…
Conservative Corner: Diamond in the rough
Nelson A. Pryor, Guest Columnist Politics is not a game of beanbag! Teddy Roosevelt accepted that fact. In his famous Armageddon speech, he lays it on the line. He said: “What happens…
NFCC ceremony honors those who serve or have served
Story Submitted The North Florida Community College (NFCC) Public Safety Academy and NFCC Foundation partnered with the Daughters of the American Revolution Edward Rutledge Chapter in Lake City to install a new…
Be Still 4 Jessi reaches $20,000 goal
Kelly Greene, Greene Publishing, Inc. After the wreck that occurred, on Tuesday, Aug. 16, a team of local supporters organized several fundraising events and social media sites, to show their love and…
Crowns for a Cure; 5k run/walk
Ashley Hunter, Greene Publishing, Inc. Show your support for the women in the community by participating in a fundraising 5k walk/run. On Saturday, Oct. 29 at 8 a.m., the Madison County Junior…
Cindy Vees; six years free
Ashley Hunter, Greene Publishing, Inc. Cindy Vees moved to Madison from Orlando in 2009. She was employed at the Madison County Chamber of Commerce under the former Executive Director Ted Ensminger, and…
The kiss
Rick Patrick, Greene Publishing, Inc. It wasn’t a planed event, well not entirely anyway. It was just one of those completely spontaneous moments caught on film by photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt, that would…
New Teacher Spotlight: Gillian Treglown
Kelly Greene, Greene Publishing, Inc. Gillian Treglown joined the teaching staff at James Madison Preparatory High School when school returned back in session, this 2016-2017 school year. Treglown was hired to teach…
ACA Homecoming
Debbie Snapp, Greene Publishing, Inc. Aucilla Christian Academy kicked-off its annual Homecoming with a week of fun activities for the students and school personnel. The week began on Tuesday, Oct. 11 with…
ACA golfers advance to regionals
Rick Patrick, Greene Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) golf team played 18 holes in district competition on Wednesday, Oct. 12, at the Southwood Golf Course in Tallahassee. ACA’s Megan Schofill…