For the past five years, the Boyz to Kings family organization have organized a community flag football game against the Madison County High School Cowboys here in Madison at Boot Hill Stadium….
Bryan Williamson; the search for his abductor continues
In a little less than a week, it will be one month since the abduction of Bryan Williamson, a 7-year-old boy from Madison County. While Williamson was discovered 12 hours later on…
Son of Madison resident bikes across country; helps at-risk kids
Douglas “Doug” Craw, son of Margaret Throgmorton, who is a resident of Madison County and is involved in multiple community groups and services, has undertaken an unsupported biking trip across the U.S….
Phone scam resurfaces
Several months ago, we reported on a story where a local woman reported to Greene Publishing, Inc. that she was targeted by scammers using her own phone number. That’s right: when the call showed up…
Lee Town Council holds May meeting
It was a short agenda for the Lee Town Council members during their Tuesday, May 3 meeting. Beginning their meeting, the minutes from the April 5 meeting were adopted and with no…
Are you graduating? Send us your photo!
Greene Publishing, Inc. is currently working with Madison County High School, New Testament Christian School and Tudor Rose Photography to obtain pictures and names of all the students graduating from high school…
Beware of Facebook clothing ad scams
If you are an active user of Facebook, you may have seen the dozens of advertisements targeted at women that offer trendy seasonal clothing with promising deals such as $10 dresses, 50…
Four Cowboys sign scholarships
Four football players from Madison County High School (MCHS) signed off with their respective colleges during a signing session held on Thursday, April 21, in the MCHS cafeteria. Tony Wooten, Jr., son…
MCHS student competes in global science competition
Eric Rykard, a Madison County High School (MCHS) student has a talented career ahead of him as he has proven himself in another science competition. Previously, Rykard attended the Suwannee Valley Regional…
Cora Thigpen turns 106
Marcus Tullius Cicero said that old age is the crown of life, “Our play’s last act.” On Friday, April 29, Cora Newman Williams Thigpen turned 106 years old. A silver-haired titan of…
More than $400,000 recovered for Floridians in April
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services recovered more than $400,000 for Floridians during the month of April. The department recovered nearly $3 million for Florida consumers last year from moving…
Daylight Salon and Spa to hold chalk art contest
On Friday, May 6, Daylight Salon and Spa will be staying open late to provide some fun for the community. At 5:30 p.m., Range St. will be blocked off and there will…
Madison County School District awarded AdvancED School System Accreditation
Doug Brown, Superintendent, announced on Friday, April 22 that the Madison County School District has been granted AdvancED School System Accreditation from the AdvancED Accreditation Commission, the national commission that confers the…
Agriculture Day at MCCS
On Friday, April 29, students from various schools around the county were invited to attend the Agriculture (Ag) Day held at Madison County Central School’s practice football field. With informative and interactive…
FWC announces May start of sea turtle nesting season on many Florida beaches
Sea turtle nesting season begins in May on many Florida beaches, including the sandy beaches of northwest Florida. The season lasts through the end of October and is the critical time when…
Farmer of the Month: Alicia and Wayne Conger
In a quaint corner off Catfish Way, in Madison, lies a unique 110-acre farm run by Wayne and Alicia Conger. Named in honor of their Native American heritage, Cherokee Creek Farm is…
MCI: Serving the Madison County community
Madison Correctional Institution (MCI) has been operating since April of 1988 after its work camp opened and later, its main unit opened in March 1989. With a total of 1,196 all-male inmates…
Celebrate National Correctional Officer’s Week
The first week of May is dedicated in honoring the men and women that serve in corrections each and every day, striving to keep the community safe. President Ronald Reagan declared May…
“Ring, ring!” the history of long distance calls
The telephone was introduced to the world after Alexander Graham Bell made his historical first phone call to his assistant and said the words, “Mr. Watson, come here, I want to see…
Jay Johnson memorial golf tournament
On Saturday, June 25, James Madison Preparatory High School (JMPHS) will be hosting a memorial golf tournament and silent auction in honor of Jay Johnson. The event will begin at 8:30 a.m….