Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison County Central School (MCCS) recently turned its gym into a hub of opportunity as sixth through eighth grade students participated in an exciting Career Day to spark their…
Public outcry erupts at School Board Meeting as personnel decisions advance
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com A wave of public frustration was voiced during the meeting of the Madison County School Board meeting on Monday, Feb. 9, where transportation concerns, personnel actions and allegations of…
Hometown Heart Scholarship now available to seniors
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Eligible seniors in the Class of 2026 are encouraged to apply for the Hometown Heart Scholarship for the 2025-2026 academic school year. This scholarship was created to recognize and…
Warriors take district title
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Lady Warriors emerged on the top end of a low-scoring contest with the Tiger Sharks of Port St. Joe High School on Friday, Feb….
Dual Enrolled student spotlight of the month – Cooper Harrell
North Florida College Contributor North Florida College (NFC) offers a Dual Enrollment program that allows students to earn college credits while still in high school or homeschool and at no cost. The NFC Office…
Made first in the waiting
Rev. Cheryl Cruce Columnist As a sideline, my daughter decided to take up photography to supplement her income. Before long, it became common to see her walk into family events with a…
“Souper” Bowl Friday at MCCS
Christy Bass Adams Contributor Madison County Central School (MCCS) hosted their annual “Souper” Bowl lunch celebration in the conference room of the front office. Administrators, teachers and staff brought their favorite soups…
Florida producers urged to report agricultural losses from winter 2026 freeze events
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Florida agricultural producers impacted by the winter 2026 freeze events are being asked to participate in a rapid damage assessment survey, led by the University of Florida’s Institute of…
Speeding leads to drug bust
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to information provided by the Madison Police Department, on Thursday, Feb. 5, at approximately 6:49 p.m., at MPD officer spotted a speeding vehicle. The officer, Ptl. Dylan…
Cervical cancer awareness urged
Lisa Hayes Contributor Cervical cancer, cancer of the cervix, is the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide. Each year in Florida, over 1,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer. Fortunately, cervical…
DOH invites participation in the Florida 50 Challenge
Laura Young reporter@greenepublishing.com “The Florida Department of Health invites you to participate in the Florida 50 Challenge,” says Chelsey McCoy, MBA, the senior public health services manager for the Florida Department of…
Way Back When
February 13, 1966 The North Florida Junior College Sentinel basketball team added another victory to its record last Friday night, defeating Central Florida Junior College of Ocala, 101–93. Central Florida gained on…
Meet local real estate agent Sarah Pike
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Sarah Pike, a real estate broker associate with The American Dream, was born in Jacksonville, Fla., and spent most of her childhood in Fernandina Beach. In 1998, she moved…
Cowgirl crowned Region Champ
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the Class 1A Region Two Girls Weightlifting Meet, held at Wewahitchka High School on Saturday, Jan. 31, Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirl Mallory Collinsworth emerged as the…
Senior Night sweep: Cowboys and Cowgirls triumph over Trojans
Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison County High School (MCHS) celebrated Senior Night on Saturday, Dec. 31, by recognizing its varsity seniors and closing the evening with two victories over the Hamilton County Trojans….
Warriors take Tigers on the court
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, Jan. 22, the Jefferson County High School Tigers boys and girls basketball teams faced off at home against the Warriors of Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA). The action…
Lady Warriors hold Senior Night
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com On Friday, Jan. 9, a senior night was held at Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) to celebrate the efforts of upcoming graduates from the Warrior basketball teams. Georgia Lindsey was…
Area cheerleaders attend the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com While attending a Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) camp last year, several area cheerleaders were selected as FCA Cheer All-Americans. These included Sarah Beth Rutherford and Leah Singletary, who…
Junior Auxiliary hosts father/daughter dance
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It was a fun night of entertainment on Saturday, Jan. 31, when the Junior Auxiliary of Madison County held their Annual Father/Daughter Dance at the Madison Church of God….
MCSO deputy wins award
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com For Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Deputy Ryan Paiva, being a safe driver has paid off, literally. Because of his safe driving record, Paiva was entered into the Florida…