Rick Patrcik rick@greenepublishing.com On Friday, Sept. 26, Navy veteran Jessica Moore, Florida’s Department Commander for the American Legion made a visit to the Sgt. Howard C. Barker American Legion Post 422,…
Weapons report causes school lockdown
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Monday, Sept. 29, Madison County Central School underwent a school lockdown, due to a report of a student allegedly having a weapon on campus. As a precaution,…
Cowgirls emerge victorious in close match
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Although the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys were not in action on Friday, Sept. 26, there was still plenty of sports action to be enjoyed, courtesy of…
Pinetta Community Center to host fall yard sale in November
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Pinetta Community Center is inviting the public to its annual Fall Yard Sale on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 401 NE Empress Tree Ave….
Support FFA’s cornhhole tournament
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Future Farmers of America (FFA) will be holding a cornhole tournament as a fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 3, beginning at 2 p.m. The fun will take place at…
Weapons still prohibited on school property
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Madison County citizens and students are reminded that, despite the recent ruling by the First District Court of Appeals regarding open carry, and the Florida Attorney General recognizing…
FCA’s Field of Faith encourages students
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) held their annual Fields of Faith event at Boot Hill Stadium on Wednesday, Sept. 24. Members of Madison First Baptist Church’s youth band…
Town of Lee holds hearing on budget and millage rate
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During a special meeting of the Town of Lee Town Council, on Monday, Sept. 22, the council held the second public hearing regarding the town’s budget and millage…
More than 163,000 apply for 172 bear hunting permits
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reports that as of the deadline date of Tuesday, Sept. 23, it had received 163,459 applications for the 172 available…
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…
4-H Club officially launch new club programs
Beth Moore Contributor Madison County 4-H Club officially launched its new program year with successful first meetings held in September at the UF/IFAS Extension office. Members, parents and leaders gathered to reconnect,…
Fall Farm Tour coming up
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com On the second weekend of October each year, the Fl-Ga Farm Tour makes it possible to visit many farms, ranches, groves, orchards, gardens, vineyards and other operations that…
Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Day: Honoring Mary Brown
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Day, Madison County is proud to recognize Ms. Mary Brown, a teacher whose journey from Madison to New Jersey then to Atlanta and back again, has shaped…
Cheerleader spotlight: Ri’Shanti Morris
Ri’Shanti Morris is the 16-year-old daughter of Latonya Scott. She has been a cheerleader for close to six years and says being around her teammates is what she enjoys most about being…
Alpha Kappa Alpha hosting Pink Table Talks
Mickey Starling repoprter3@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Oct. 25, from 2 to 4 p.m., the Nu Omega Omega chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is hosting Pink Table Talks, highlighted by a…
MCAA to host annual talent show and fundraiser: “The Stars Are Out Tonight”
Hailey Waldo reporter@greenpublishing.com The spotlight will shine on local young talents as Madison Creative Arts Academy (MCAA) hosts its annual Kindergarten through fourth grade talent show, “The Stars Are Out Tonight” on…
New fire station nears completion
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison County Fire Rescue (MCFR) Chief Allen Clayton is pleased to report that the new fire station under construction on Dale Leslie Drive, in Lee, is nearing completion. “It…
Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Day: Honoring Mrs. Beverly Bushell
As part of National Teacher Day, Madison County is proud to celebrate one of its most dedicated educators, Beverly Bushell, who has spent more than two decades inspiring students in the classroom….
MCSO makes drug arrest
According to information provided by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, on Thursday, Sept. 25, the MCSO SWAT team served a narcotics search warrant at Springhill Apartments, on Jeanette Circle, in Madison. Along…
Two arrested in Pinetta burglary case
Madison County Sheriff’s Department Contributor Sheriff David Harper reports that on Sunday Sept. 21, Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) deputies responded to a residential burglary on NE Tarragon St. in Pinetta, Fla….