Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison Correctional Institute (MCI) Correctional Officer Johnny Stevens was recently named Legacy Employee of the Year for 2022. Stevens has enjoyed a 34-year career with MCI, and has garnered…
Visionary awards given to eight deserving Madison County women
Cheryl Smith reporter@greenepublishing.com The Visionary Women Awards Celebration presented by the Nu Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., was held on Saturday, March 25, at 3 p.m. at the…
Teacher Spotlight: Nicole Roddenberry
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com The art of teaching is one that is arguably the most important in the world. When we are very young, we rely on our parents or guardians to teach…
From the sunny side: Too many choices
I recently found myself in need of some medical attention. Nothing drastic, just something I needed a medical professional to help handle. I reached out to one doctor’s office and saw that…
The Game of Life: College Edition New life
Today is Sunday, April 16, while I am writing this week’s column, and this one is going to be one for the books. I just witnessed three of my teammates get baptized…
First Baptist Church holds annual Easter-egg hunt
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com Those who attended First Baptist Church of Madison on Sunday, April 5, left the sanctuary with full hearts. A big day of worship was had at 11 a.m., with…
Learning As I Go: Add this to your calendar each week
Each week, I look at my calendar and plan this in for my mental health. Not only is it good for my mental and emotional well-being, but physically, my body is growing …
Madison C.I. K-9 unit wins
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Recently, the Madison Correctional Institution (MCI) K-9 team traveled to Brooksville, Fla., to participate in a competition among 11 correctional institutions from across the North Florida region. When all…
Meet Debbi Roessler Rye
Grace McAlister news@greenepublishing.com Debbi Roessler Rye was born on Aug. 6, 1989, in Fort Myers, Fla.; however, she is currently a resident of Madison, and has been a Madison citizen for 30…
JV Cowboys trounce Trojans
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In one of their final home games of the season, on Monday, April 10, the Madison County High School (MCHS) junior varsity (JV) Cowboys took full advantage of 14…
District students display STEM projects
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com From Friday, March 24, through Monday, March 27, students from all grades from across the Madison County School District displayed Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) projects in the…
Christopher’s Message to hold event
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, April 22, Christopher’s Message, a local suicide prevention and awareness non-profit organization, will hold their Second Annual Lanterns on the Lake ceremony. April 22 was the birthday…
American Legion Post 224 to display flags
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Once again, American Legion Post 224, from Cherry Lake, will be placing American flags around the Madison County Courthouse and Four Freedoms Park, in downtown Madison. The flags will…
T’Keristen Ro’Yanna Yazmine “Cindy” Brown (1998 – 2023)
T’Keristen Ro’YAnna Yazmine Brown, affectionately called “Cindy”, 25, of Tallahassee, Fla., departed this life on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, a day that was filled with deep sorrow and grief. Celebration of life services,…
Lamartine Hardman James
On Easter morning, Sunday, April 9, Lamartine Hardman James passed peacefully in his sleep and woke in the arms of Jesus. He was 96 years old, a World War II and Vietnam…
From the sunny side: Clones
I’m sure everyone has heard about Dolly, the sheep that was cloned a couple of years ago. It raised a lot of discussion and controversy about the whole idea of cloning. I’ve…
The Game of Life: College Edition Out of place
Lately, I have felt out of place with my team and my environment. I have felt disconnected when being in social events and simply being around people. I have had to take…
Greene Publishing welcomes Patricia Johnson
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, April 4, Greene Publishing, Inc. welcomed Patricia Johnson to the staff of the newspaper as an Advertising Specialist. Johnson, a Madison native, comes to Greene Publishing from…
Down Home Days quickly approaching
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Madison County’s annual Down Home Days celebration will soon be here and this year’s event promises to be one that everyone will be sure to enjoy. There are several…
Not an ending, but an edge
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com They say that if you sit with animals quietly, they will show you their hearts, but if you sit with them kindly, they will help you locate yours. For…