Growing up in Florida, my attention was across the Atlantic. My ancestors were European. My father served in the European Theater during World War II. It was only natural for me to…
From the Sunny Side: Return to the scene
It has been said that history often repeats itself. This past Friday, I found myself in a similar situation as I faced one November evening in 2019. The Madison County Cowboys had…
Letter to the Editor: Charlie Kirk
The tragic death of Charlie Kirk has brought to the forefront the educational bias prevalent in our post-secondary educational system. The gun criminal that took his life used the word “fascist” on…
Help available for Veterans
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com For those who have served in the military, life after service can carry its own set of unique challenges. Some of these challenges, such as post traumatic stress disorder…
Madison County School District plans to take over Head Start
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County School District has responded to allegations made by North Florida Child Development (NFCD) over the board’s decision to no longer use NFCD for Head Start programs….
New bill aims to lower age for buying guns
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com A bill has been introduced in the Florida Legislature for the 2026 session that seeks to lower the minimum age for the purchase of firearms in the state. House…
Song of the week: “God’s own Fool”
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com This song takes us back a few decades, to 1986, when Michael Card was delivering some of his best work in the Christian music industry. Known as Christian music’s…
Downtown Madison hosts Spooktacular trick-or treat for all ages
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Downtown Madison transformed into a Halloween wonderland as families, children and friends filled the streets for this annual community trick-or-treat event. The city temporarily closed Range Street on Friday,…
When the feeling fades
Rev. Cheryl Cruce Columnist There was always something about furthering my education that called to me. Right after high school, I made my first attempt at college, full of dreams but not…
Comments made in in the year 1957
Contributor “I’ll tell you one thing, if things keep going the way they are, it’s going to be impossible to buy a week’s groceries for $20.” “I’m afraid to send my kids…
Greenville man dies in roll-over crash
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com A man from Greenville perished in a single-car accident around 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 30. The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) reports that the 49-year-old man’s sport utility vehicle…
Suwannee Valley Humane Society to celebrate 40 years
Jason Futch news@greenepublishing.com The Suwannee Valley Humane Society, located in Lee, will be celebrating 40 years of providing service to animals in North Florida. The Suwannee Valley Humane Society is a limited…
Madison Creative Arts Academy hosts annual Fall Festival celebration
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison Creative Arts Academy’s (MCAA) annual fall festival brought a lively fall atmosphere to the MCAA campus on Friday, Oct. 24, as families and students gathered for an…
Gardening for remembrance
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com. When the camellia bushes start blooming, which they are right now, they bring back memories of my brother-in-law Randy, who died relatively young in a car accident. Our pink-red…
JMPHS students soar to excellence in first honor roll
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Students at James Madison Preparatory High School got off to a great start in the first nine weeks, with 70 students making the A/B honor roll. These students must…
Best of Madison celebrates local businesses
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Oct. 25, the Madison County Chamber of Commerce’s Best of Madison Awards Celebration was held at 701 BC Venue & Brewery, in Madison. The event lived up…
Winn Dixie in Madison to become Aldi
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com Southeastern Grocers LLC (SEG) has confirmed the Winn Dixie store in Madison will be closing early next year. An email from the company’s media department in response to a…
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 name,…
Greenville Christmas Festival brings holiday cheer to Haffye Hayes Park
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenville.com The town of Greenville is set to sparkle with Christmas spirit as the Greenville Christmas Festival returns on Saturday, Dec. 13, at Haffye Hayes Park, located on W U.S….
Kiwanis Club to host annual Light Up Madison
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenpublishing.com Downtown Madison will sparkle once again as the Kiwanis Club of Madison presents Light Up Madison 2025, on Saturday, Dec. 6, bringing the community together for an evening of…