Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com Before there was the North Florida College (NFC) we know today, it was split into two establishments. Madison was home to both North Florida Junior College (NFJC) and Suwannee…
Florida State parks and Florida prepaid team up to inspire learning, adventure and savings
Florida Department of Environmental Protection Contributor Florida State Parks and the Florida Prepaid College Savings Program are once again partnering to help families invest in their children’s future while enjoying the natural…
Felony Court Docket
Meth case Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Wednesday, May 21, Mark Barfield, 40, of Madison, had his day in court in the Madison County Courthouse, with the Hon. Mark Feagle residing. Barfield was…
Suwannee Valley Unsolved to hold memorial service
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, May 31, Suwannee Valley Unsolved, along with the Madison Police Department, will host a memorial service to honor the victims and bring light to a pair of…
Greenville Town Council qualifying period approaching
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Citizens of Greenville who have a desire to serve on the Greenville Town Council are reminded that the qualifying period for election to the Council begins at 12 p.m.,…
Florida Senate bill passed preventing boaters from constant inspections
Steve Wilson The Center Square Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law a bill on Monday, May 19, that would prevent boaters from being subjected to constant inspections by state and local…
Marijuana group eyes another ballot initiative in 2026
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com By now, many county residents have probably received in their mail a petition from Smart and Safe Florida, asking for the recipient’s signature to endorse a constitutional amendment legalizing…
Learning As I Go: Memorial Day for Our Community Schools
Monday, we celebrated Memorial Day. Originally called, Decoration Day, this day was first set aside in 1868 to remember Civil War soldiers who died while serving our country. Flowers, wreaths and flags…
National Security: Nation Building
Most great nations throughout history, like the United States, have engaged in one form or another of nation-building. As a rule, it has not gone well. During his recent trip to the…
Are your ‘friends’ negatively influencing you?
Are you spending time with people who offer unreliable advice, suggest questionable activities or mock ideas that are important to you? Do you wish you had the courage to cut ties with…
Avoiding a summer at home that bites
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com Many wonderful things are synonymous with the approach of summer. As school days across the state end, and the days grow long and hot, it brings to mind cool…
Pam Tebow headlines AWPC banquet
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com As the daughter of an army colonel, Pam Tebow lived all over the world until she was 17, when she entered the University of Florida. She set out to…
Senior adults honored at First Baptist Church
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The senior adults of First Baptist Church of Madison were honored following the service on Sunday, May 4. They enjoyed a great lunch, catered by Timmy Dyke, which was…
Longleaf pine planting fund available for landowners’ projects
Jimmy McQuigg, Forester Florida Forest Service Contributor I was just informed about a program that is great for those who are trying to convert pasture into pines, or those who have cut…
ACA celebrates their athletes at the 2025 ACA Varsity Athletic Awards
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) recently celebrated their student athletes with their 2025 ACA Varsity Athletic Awards. The 2025 ACA Varsity Athletic Awards started off with honoring ACA varsity cheerleaders….
Staffing plan approved for schools
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County District School Board on Monday, May 19, the board approved a staffing allocation plan draft proposed by Superintendent of Schools Dr….
Are you being scammed by “Greene Publishing, Inc.?”
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com During the summer months, anywhere from three to five lucky winners will earn free Wild Adventure tickets as part of a promotion the park runs regularly with the newspaper….
Join our Father’s Day look alike contest!
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com Do you look like your dad? When it comes to genetics, sometimes a loving son or daughter may get Dear Father’s sense of humor and great fishing skills, and…
Florida Forest Service holding workshop
Shannon Colon Contributor The Florida Forest Service Suwannee Forestry Center is holding a one-hour workshop on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at the Hamilton County UF/IFAS Extension in Jasper. The topic will be…
At a loss for words: matters of health
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Reflecting on the many movies I viewed while growing up caused me to recall some of the comedies that often portrayed dying as “kicking the bucket.” I never bothered…