Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) held their annual Fields of Faith event at Boot Hill Stadium on Wednesday, Sept. 24. Members of Madison First Baptist Church’s youth band…
Town of Lee holds hearing on budget and millage rate
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During a special meeting of the Town of Lee Town Council, on Monday, Sept. 22, the council held the second public hearing regarding the town’s budget and millage…
More than 163,000 apply for 172 bear hunting permits
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reports that as of the deadline date of Tuesday, Sept. 23, it had received 163,459 applications for the 172 available…
Jail Report
Greene Publishing, Inc. publishes the Jail Report each week based on information provided by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). It is the policy of Greene Publishing, Inc. to print each…
4-H Club officially launch new club programs
Beth Moore Contributor Madison County 4-H Club officially launched its new program year with successful first meetings held in September at the UF/IFAS Extension office. Members, parents and leaders gathered to reconnect,…
Fall Farm Tour coming up
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com On the second weekend of October each year, the Fl-Ga Farm Tour makes it possible to visit many farms, ranches, groves, orchards, gardens, vineyards and other operations that…
Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Day: Honoring Mary Brown
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Day, Madison County is proud to recognize Ms. Mary Brown, a teacher whose journey from Madison to New Jersey then to Atlanta and back again, has shaped…
Cheerleader spotlight: Ri’Shanti Morris
Ri’Shanti Morris is the 16-year-old daughter of Latonya Scott. She has been a cheerleader for close to six years and says being around her teammates is what she enjoys most about being…
Alpha Kappa Alpha hosting Pink Table Talks
Mickey Starling repoprter3@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Oct. 25, from 2 to 4 p.m., the Nu Omega Omega chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is hosting Pink Table Talks, highlighted by a…
MCAA to host annual talent show and fundraiser: “The Stars Are Out Tonight”
Hailey Waldo reporter@greenpublishing.com The spotlight will shine on local young talents as Madison Creative Arts Academy (MCAA) hosts its annual Kindergarten through fourth grade talent show, “The Stars Are Out Tonight” on…
New fire station nears completion
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison County Fire Rescue (MCFR) Chief Allen Clayton is pleased to report that the new fire station under construction on Dale Leslie Drive, in Lee, is nearing completion. “It…
Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Day: Honoring Mrs. Beverly Bushell
As part of National Teacher Day, Madison County is proud to celebrate one of its most dedicated educators, Beverly Bushell, who has spent more than two decades inspiring students in the classroom….
MCSO makes drug arrest
According to information provided by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, on Thursday, Sept. 25, the MCSO SWAT team served a narcotics search warrant at Springhill Apartments, on Jeanette Circle, in Madison. Along…
Two arrested in Pinetta burglary case
Madison County Sheriff’s Department Contributor Sheriff David Harper reports that on Sunday Sept. 21, Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) deputies responded to a residential burglary on NE Tarragon St. in Pinetta, Fla….
County Commission approves purchase of old Bank of America building
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, Sept. 24, the commissioners agreed on a contract to purchase the old Bank of…
Help still available for area families
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Although it has been a couple of years since Hurricane Idalia ravaged North Central Florida, many families are still dealing with the devastation left in the wake of…
55-Plus Club to hear from Madison County sheriff
The program for the upcoming luncheon meeting of the 55-Plus Club will be provided by Madison County Sheriff David Harper. Sheriff Harper is expected to speak about the various programs the Madison…
Madison County honors educators during World Teacher Day
Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com On Sunday, Oct. 5, schools and families across Madison County are uniting to celebrate World Teacher Day, shining a spotlight on the dedicated educators who shape the community’s future….
Snap Shot Rewind: Cowboys Boot The Bulldogs 41-0
Madison County Cowboys take down the #32 player of the Suwannee County Bulldogs preventing a touchdown. The Suwannee Bulldogs put up a good fight but were no match for the cowboys. The…
Snapshot: Cowboys Boot The Bulldogs 41-0
Wee Folks Pre-School Center held Graduation for 2001 pre-schoolers going to kindergarten. Pictured left to right : Sadie Haire, Marcus Levy, Skylor Stout, Kaitlynn McGuire, Hannah Smith, and Hayden Stout. In the…