June 22, 1956 Conway Pines was the setting Wednesday evening for a five-table canasta dinner party honoring Dr. F.L. Bush, of Pinetta, given by his mother, Mrs. Bush, Sr. The rooms were…
The surprising history of color and gender roles
Ady Kinsley news@greenepublishing.com When most people think of the color pink, it’s associated with things like Barbie, dresses, bows and most of all, femininity. Blue is seen as a masculine color, and…
Insurance Awareness Day
Ady Kinsley news@greenepublishing.com National Insurance Day, observed yearly on June 28, is a day that reminds us of the importance of insurance and how it impacts our daily lives, providing a safety net…
Anniversary service planned
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com There will be a special service planned at St. James Missionary Baptist Church to celebrate the church’s 96th anniversary. The service is planned for Sunday, June 28, at 11…
Area athletes honored on All-Big Bend Softball Team
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Tallahassee Democrat has released their 2026 All-Big Bend Softball Team and the list contains some very familiar names. Madison County High School (MCHS) Head Coach Ansley Rogers…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Closing the distance
Mickey Starling Columnist As the summer sun again finds its strength, it signals that hunting season is just around the corner. Since my youth, hunting has always been one of my passions,…
Greenville Baptist explores true love at VBS
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Greenville Baptist Church had near-capacity registration for their Vacation Bible School (VBS), held Sunday, June 7 through Tuesday, June 9, as they explored the theme of true love. The…
Greene Publishing celebrates its Annual Media Awards
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com At the 2026 Florida Media Conference, on Friday, June 5, Greene Publishing, Inc. received many accolades for work during 2025 by the reporters, photographers and graphic designers who create…
How to keep your home bug-free
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com We all want our homes to be an inviting and comfortable place for us to live and guests to visit. What we don’t want, however, is for our homes…
Resource fair planned
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Senior Citizens Council of Madison County, along with Disc Village is partnering with DSR Public Health Foundation and Second Harvest of the Big Bend to bring a “Neighborhood…
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,…
The Bush Wealth Advantage: Investing in your vacation
Brad Bayless Contributor Why do so many of us not use our vacation days? Salespeople talk about “leaving money on the table.” Well, employees leave vacation on the table, and the cost…
Madison Rotary Club and Walt’s Live Oak Ford team up
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the annual Down Home Days celebration on Saturday, April 18, the Madison Rotary Club and Walt’s Live Oak Ford worked together to help raise funds for the Rotary…
Duke Energy Florida implements third rate reduction to lower residential customer bills by approximately 25 percent in 2026
Aly Raschid Contributor Duke Energy Florida will implement its third rate reduction of 2026 from June through September, lowering residential customer bills by approximately $50, or 25 percent, for every 1,000 kilowatt-hours…
City of Madison receives favorable audit
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com In what could only be described as a “love-fest,” the Madison City Commission met on Tuesday, June 9, enjoyed a long evening of congratulations and applause given for a…
Gospel Train Outreach plans giveaway
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The month of July will see more than fireworks thanks to Gospel Train Outreach Ministries, in Madison. The church is planning a Brown Bag Giveaway at various locations throughout…
Madison County native places second in piano competition
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com While others see Memorial Day Weekend as a time for outdoor grilling and the unofficial beginning of summer, Madison County native John Beggs has a different Memorial Day Weekend…
How are County services funded?
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In an effort to keep Madison County citizens informed, Madison County Clerk of Courts and County Comptroller Billy Washington gave a presentation on the County’s budgetary process. Washington…
Madison Police Department seeks public’s help in attempted burglary
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison Police Department (MPD) is asking for the community’s assistance following an attempted burglary at Studstill Lumber early Sunday morning. According to MPD officials, at approximately 2:30 a.m….
Gallup poll shows increase in church attendance
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Gallup’s most recent poll on church attendance in America has widely-held stereotypes running for cover. It has often been believed that women usually have to drag their husbands to…