Hannah Kolstad reporter@greenepublishing.com National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month began as National PTSD Awareness Day, which was formerly recognized on June 27. It was originally instituted by the U.S. Senate in…
The American Dream Real Estate Office to host grand opening
Halie Wetherington reporter@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, June 29, the newest real estate office in Madison, The American Dream, will be hosting their grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony. This event is open to…
Learning As I Go: Will you also sing in the waiting?
I often wonder what song would be playing behind the scenes if my life was a movie. Go ahead. Smile and think about your own life. Wouldn’t life be grand if just…
Concealed weapon carry law effective July 1
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com Come July 1, constitutional carry or permitless carry – the ability to carry a concealed weapon without a permit – becomes law in Florida. This means that folks can…
Tasty fundraiser planned for local family
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Just in time for July 4th family gatherings, a Boston butt sale is planned to benefit a local family in need. Not only will this be a way of…
Withlacoochee River expected to crest
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com With the recent rains in our area over the last couple of weeks, the Withlacoochee River has been steadily rising closer to flood stage. According to the National Weather…
Withlacoochee River inches closer to flood stage
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com With the recent rains in our area over the last couple of weeks, the Withlacoochee River has been steadily rising closer to flood stage. According to the National Weather…
North Florida College hosts grand opening July 13 for new Perry Location
NFC Contributor North Florida College invites the community to help celebrate the opening of its new location in Perry. The new location officially opened at 319 N Byron Butler Pkwy. on Thursday,…
Full Circle Dairy – producing more than milk
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com For the Watts family of Lee, dairy farming goes back five generations to a Swiss cheesemaker who came to the United States to milk cows. Now, Full Circle Dairy,…
“Shana Banana” entertains kids at the Madison Library
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, June 6, kids at the Madison Public Library were treated to a fun and interactive musical program presented by “Shana Banana.” Using a combination of original songs…
Bealls benefits barks
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the month of May, the local Bealls outlet store collected various sorts of pet supplies for donation to the Suwannee Valley Humane Society. This was part of Bealls’…
From the sunny side: Friends
This morning, as I was slowly making my way through my early morning routine, a song came across my “Pandora.” The song, titled “A Season in Your Path,” by the contemporary Christian…
The Game of Life: College Edition Be coachable
Words cannot describe how proud I am of my travel ball team. We recently competed in a large tournament in Tallahassee, and ended up winning our bracket. Several college coaches were present…
“The Can Kid” receives help
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Abel Greer, “The Can Kid,” recently received some welcome news. Madison County native and successful Atlanta business leader Frank Argenbright heard of Greer’s efforts to earn money toward his…
Rep. Tant addresses budget to Lions Club
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During a meeting of the Madison Lions Club on Tuesday, June 20, State Representative Allison Tant spoke to the service club about the previous legislative session. She also took…
School Board approves new district lines
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During their regular meeting on Tuesday, June 20, the Madison County District School Board passed a resolution adopting new district lines for school board members. This brings the school…
Choosing your wedding day menu
Metro Contributor French queen Marie Antoinette is credited with a phrase that loosely translates to “Let them eat cake.” Guests at a wedding certainly will have their chance to enjoy cake, but…
Aunt Bobbi’s PreK class graduates
Halie Wetherington reporter@greenepublishing.com Ms. Bobbi Sapp’s PreK class at Aunt Bobbi’s Preschool of the Arts recently graduated on Friday, June 9, and is moving on to the next grade. She, and other…
Winn Dixie rebounds from cake mistake
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com As graduation time rolled around, Jessica Ratliff was tasked with providing a cake for the large celebration at her church, given to honor the congregation’s seniors. With only four…
Where are they now: Dorian Alberti
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Dorian Alberti made his way to Madison at the age of eight years old. A native of St. Petersburg, Fla., he graduated from Florida Poly Technic University, in Lakeland,…