Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com From the vivid imagination of the late Tommy Greene comes “Double Take,” a delightful book that puts a new spin on many common words. What if there really was…
Indoor yard sale planned
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com If you have some gently used items around the house after your spring cleaning and need a place to take them, please consider donating them to the Madison County…
Local author releases children’s books
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com Mary Martha Santerfeit, the former postmaster in Lee, was also editor of the Mayo Free Press, where she wrote a column for 20 years. Currently using the pen name…
Postage stamp prices may rise again
Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com The United States Postal Service (USPS) is proposing a significant increase in the cost of first-class stamps, a move that could impact millions of Americans who rely on traditional…
Jail Report 3.19 – 3.26
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: The “family tax office” mindset
Most families experience taxes in fragments: a 529 plan opened when a child is born, a custodial account started with a grandparent gift, retirement accounts scattered across employers, and estate documents drafted…
St. Patrick’s Day celebration held
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It was a fun and festive event at Greene Publishing on Tuesday, March 17, as the staff of the local newspaper welcomed everyone to their office to enjoy their…
Wildlife Center to offer Easter Eggstravaganza Tickets for April 4 available at NorthFloridaWildlife.org
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com Get ready for an egg-citing adventure at The North Florida Wildlife Center’s Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday, April 4. Hop through the gate as early as 9 a.m. and enjoy…
Community Easter Egg Hunt set for April 5 at Four Freedoms Park
Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com Families across Madison County are invited to celebrate the Easter season at an upcoming Easter Egg Hunt hosted by the Ironhead Gallon Family Foundation (IGFF) and Cooda Tee’s on…
Rotarians hear program on summer camp
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During their regular meeting on Wednesday, March 18, the Madison Rotary Club heard a presentation from Joyce Dove, Executive Director for the Rotary Youth Camp of North Florida, Inc….
Small steps to extend a car’s life expectancy
Metro Contributor Vehicles continue to get more expensive. The automotive experts at Kelley Blue Book indicate the average American car buyer paid $50,080 for a new vehicle in September 2025, which was…
Letter to the Editor: The United States of America! I will always live Under God!
People ask me if I would return to Cuba once it is free. Cuba is my country of birth. I have many good memories. Cuba also took everything my family had, and…
From the Sunny Side: April Fools Day
Rick Patrick Columnist The late Mark Twain once said today (April First) is “the day set aside to remind us of what we are the other 364 days of the year.” I…
National Security: Holy Week
Joe Boyles Guest Columnist This week, Holy Week, is the most important single week in the Christian calendar. It began this past Sunday with Palm Sunday, recalling Jesus Christ’s triumphant yet humble…
Learning As I Go: Chosen family
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist I’ve sat in tears most mornings this week, thinking of my sweet friend, Marisa Bryant. When I met her, she told me she had yet to find…
House Bill 91 to advance to governor’s desk, agriculture commission candidate concerned
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com There is a gubernatorial race happening this election season, along with several other statewide contests, including one for Agricultural Commissioner. Across the entire state – including in rural communities…
Florida bill imposes new voter identification requirements
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com A bill passed by both the Florida House and Senate and now awaiting Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signature will require voters to show proof of citizenship at the ballot box….
Beware of the new tap to pay scam
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com Scams and scammers are constantly evolving. It seems like every time the public figures out a way to combat a scam, a new one pops up. Now, the Better…
Deadline approaching for Miss Madison County Pageant
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com Applications for the annual Miss Madison County Pageant are available, and plans for the 2026 pageant are underway. The Miss Madison County Pageants will be held on Saturday, April…
Runaway juvenile located safe
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) reports that a missing juvenile, Barack Abraham Guerro-Ojeda, has been safely found. The missing youth, age 14, had last been seen on Tuesday,…