Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Hamby’s Fruits and Vegetables has moved to a new location in downtown Madison and with the move, owner Linda Hamby offers even more. Hamby’s still has a wide variety…
Bodenstein gets a surprise at family reunion
Millie Wesson-Marky Contributor On Saturday, May 6, local life-long resident of Madison County, Bernice Bodenstein, thought she was just going to be taken out for an early birthday lunch with her niece…
From the sunny side: Sweet tea and artificial intelligence
Like any good, self-respecting southerner, I frequently enjoy a glass of sweet tea. Therefore, it may seem odd that any time I am in a restaurant, I order unsweet tea. I then…
The Game of Life: College Edition Passion
The Women’s College World Series is currently happening, which is my favorite time of the year. Watching the drive of the players from each team who have made it to this point…
Madison man sentenced for trafficking stolen property
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Fernando Leland, 46, of Madison met his fate on Monday, May 22, in the Madison County Courthouse, during the felony court proceedings. Leland was found guilty on the charge…
Fire destroys house on English Ivy Trail
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com A blaze during the afternoon hours of Tuesday, May 23, resulted in the total loss of a house at 700 NE English Ivy Tr., in Madison. According to Madison…
Man sentenced for neglect
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the felony court proceedings on Monday, May 22, in the Madison County Courthouse, with the Honorable Judge Melissa Olin presiding, Joshay Fead, 33, of Madison, was sentenced to…
Madison County Recreation Association holds Heritage Banquet
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Friday, May 19, the Madison County Recreation Association held their Heritage Banquet in conjunction with their annual 20th of May Celebration. The event was held at Divine Events,…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: In the spin cycle
I never understood where Merry-Go-Rounds got their name. I loved hopping on them but getting off was a challenge. The world would always seem different, out of control and dizzy. Nausea wasn’t…
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. announces Enhance Our Environment activities
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Contributor Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Nu Omega Omega Chapter is dedicated to serving the local community and working with community members to provide programs and services…
Madison Fire Department announces flag dropoff site
Bruce Jordan, Madison Fire Department Chief Contributor The Madison Fire Department is proud to announce that it has built a proper honor box to store flags. A huge thank you to Spring…
American Legion Riders stop in Madison
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the recent American Legion Riders Unity Ride, a group of motorcycle enthusiasts stopped in Madison on Wednesday, April 19, on their way from Pensacola, Fla. to Seminole, Fla….
Learning As I Go: Who’s your who?
I was teaching this weekend at Honey Lake Clinic in Greenville. As I share, I always discuss the importance of having people in our lives. Not just any people, but the kind…
A local superhero gets her cape
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Little Alora Bass was recently diagnosed with a heart condition, which will require surgery in the coming weeks. When she received the diagnosis, she was nominated to become a…
Continuing drug busts in Madison lead to more arrests
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Contributor Madison County Sheriff David Harper announced last week in a news release of an executed search warrant resulting in the arrest of Brittany Hicks. This was related…
MCHS Basketball holds banquet
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, May 9, the Madison County High School varsity and junior varsity basketball teams held their basketball banquet at the Madison Church of God Family Life Center. It…
MCHS and NFC hold spring concert
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The band program at Madison County High School (MCHS), along with the Sentinel Jazz Combo from North Florida College (NFC) held a spring concert on Tuesday, May 2, at…
From the sunny side: Perspective
Many of you know that I have been undergoing the joys of physical therapy for the past few months as a result of my “football injury” from November of 2019. I was…
The Game of Life: College Edition Lessons come in all shapes and sizes
For those of you who don’t know, I recently started coaching a 16 and under travel softball team that I will be continuing to coach throughout the summer. Along with that, I…
Memorial Day: more than just another holiday
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com This year, Monday, May 29 is the date set for observing Memorial Day, a solemn observance recognizing the sacrifices of those who died in service to our country. Because…