Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The latest example of just how reprehensible some hackers can be is a scam making its way around Facebook called the “Look who died” scam. The website tomsguide.com is…
Union County fugitive nabbed in Madison County
Union County Sheriff’s Office Contributor On Thursday, June 8, Union County Sheriff’s Office Investigators and Deputies arrested Troy Carter Goodman, II, for the charge of Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon which…
One woman’s faith – defying the odds
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com To say that Tracy Pickles, of Madison, has had her faith tested over that past couple of years would be an understatement, to say the least. Yet, even today,…
Crash claims Greenville woman’s life
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), on Wednesday, June 7, at approximately 11 p.m. a 35-year-old Greenville woman was struck and killed as she walked…
Ward off the blues, with blueberries
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It has been said that a good way to achieve a balanced diet is to “eat a rainbow.” Although that may sound like a “Skittles” commercial, the basic concept…
DAVITA gives LeaRN Awards
Cheryl Smith reporter@greenepublishing.com On March 21, 2023, Louis Dawkins and Ceira Roland Ragans were honored to receive the LeaRN award given by Davita Kidney Care. The award is given to nurses demonstrating…
Lee public library holds event
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Gunner Shrum visited the Lee Public Library on Thursday, May 25, and showed six different live, nonvenomous snakes, native to Florida, to the Lee Elementary School fourth-grade class and…
Captain Jarrod Lauth graduates from Commander’s Academy
Halie Wetherington reporter@greenepublishing.com On Friday, May 19, Captain Jarrod Lauth from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office graduated from the Florida Sheriff’s Association’s Commander’s Academy after completing a two-week course alongside 33 other…
From the sunny side: Old fashioned
I have never considered myself to be the “old fogey” type. I may not have always been the most “hip” person in the world and there’s a good bit of modern technology…
The Game of Life: College Edition Reach
I recently picked up a student who is from Tallahassee, but has family in Greenville. She is a youngster, but has loads of potential and the want to learn and grow, which…
“The Can Kid” shows he can
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Abel Greer is a young, 13-year-old Madison County resident who has earned the moniker “The Can Kid,” mainly because of his activities in collecting aluminum cans. But beyond making…
Greenville mayor responds to arrest
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Greenville Mayor Brittni Brown has responded to the events of Wednesday, May 31, during which a Greenville Town Council Member, Calvin Malone, was arrested for Disorderly Conduct. “I felt…
Graduating class enjoys Senior Walk
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com A long-standing Madison County tradition continued on Friday, May 19, when the Class of 2023 held their annual Senior Walk. Seniors from both Madison County High School and James…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Cheese!
We often attended family reunions when I was a young boy. It took about two hours to make the trip to Waycross, Ga, which wasn’t too taxing, especially considering that fried chicken…
Rotarians plan interactive club
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Wednesday, May 17, the Madison Rotary Club opened with discussion about ongoing plans to establish an interactive club in the community. Primary goals for the club include teaching…
Madison community comes together for the Cotrell family
Halie Wetherington reporter@greenepublishing.com On Sunday, May 21, the courthouse lawn was home to various tents, tables and families who came out to support the Cotrell family. This Boston butt/raffle fundraiser was held…
Learning As I Go: The longest part of the trip
As many may know, our family of four is spending ten days in Central Alaska at Kokrine Hills Bible Camp. We left Madison at 8 a.m. Thursday morning and did not get…
Prepare for your health during hurricane season
Katie French Contributor The Atlantic Hurricane Season is approaching, and the experiences of last year’s Hurricanes Ian and Nicole are still fresh in the minds of Floridians. DOH-Madison encourages residents to prepare…
Woman neglects children, gets two years
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Monday, May 22, felony court was held in the Madison County Courthouse. One of the many cases heard by the Honorable Judge Melissa Olin was the case involving…
Councilman in cuffs
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to a report from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), on Wednesday, May 31, at approximately 1:50 p.m., Calvin Malone, 58, of Greenville, was arrested and charged with…