Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Recreation Association, Inc. Board of Directors invites you to join them in celebrating their 20th of May 2023 Jubilee Celebration event. Similar to Down Home Days,…
Cotrell family holding fundraiser for members involved in serious accident
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, May 6, Steven and Maisie Cotrell were involved in a serious buggy accident. Steven was riding alongside family and friends when something on his buggy broke. Maisie…
Help sought for fire victim
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Wednesday, May 10, a house fire burned the home of Bonnie Rolfe, located at 249 Pale Sedge Trail, in Pinetta. The cause of the blaze is under investigation,…
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Cheryl Smith reporter@greenepublishing.com During the month of May, the Mental Health Foundation has chosen to focus on anxiety. Based on recent surveys conducted by the Mental Health Foundation, anxiety was reported by…
James Madison Preparatory High School founds school library
Dixie Phillips reporter@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday March 28, the James Madison Preparatory High School (JMPHS) Book Club took a field trip to downtown Madison, visiting Madison Books to purchase books for their library…
From the sunny side: Malapropisms
I’m sure we have all heard someone use an incorrect word in the place of a word that may sound very similar. I think of the famous line from Yogi Berra when…
The Game of Life: College Edition Summer season
Well, my sophomore year at the University of West Florida has officially come to a close. It definitely was a year for the books, but I am welcoming summer with open arms…
Praise and worship event to support Hardee family
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com Madison native Tara Strickland will be leading a praise and worship event on Saturday, May 13. This event will be held at the Madison Coffee Co. from 4 p.m….
Lorenzo Cain retires as a Royal
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It was speculated for over a year and on Saturday, May 6, it became official. Prior to the Kansas City Royals’ game with the Oakland Athletics, the Royals signed…
Cowboys open district tournament with a big win
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Monday, May 1, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys opened the Class 1A District Five baseball tournament with a big win over the Tigers of Jefferson County…
Flag Squad builds leaders at Greenville Elementary School
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com About 50 to 60 Greenville Elementary students in grades two through six have become active participants in the school’s new Flag Squad. Principal Kathryn Bridges started the civics-based program…
MCSO officer recognized
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Maj. Epp Richardson, with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), has been recognized with Volunteer of the Year honors from the local mentoring program, Boyz to Kings (BTK). According…
Learning As I Go: Whistle while you work
Learning to whistle is an important rite of passage. I’ll never forget sitting on the front steps of my grandparents’ house next to my great-granny, learning how to whistle. We tried the…
Woman arrested in Greenville murder
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Contributor Madison County Sheriff David Harper reports that on Friday, May 5, at 10:10 p.m. the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Communications Center received a 911 call regarding…
Local agriculture businesses read to students
Farm Bureau Contributor On Thursday, April 13, Madison County Farm Bureau, with the help of Full Circle Dairy and Farm Credit had the chance to go out to Madison Creative Arts Academy…
Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation, May 8 through 9
Dixie Phillips reporter@greenepublishing.com Monday, May 8 through Tuesday, May 9 is internationally recognized as the Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation. These days are set apart as a time to reflect on the…
From the sunny side: Now what do I do?
I rarely look forward to this time of the year. In a way, it almost feels like the day right after Christmas. Both high school baseball and softball season are finished and…
The Game of Life: College Edition Hometown love
Over the weekend, my team won the series against our rival, Valdosta State. We were playing right up the road from my hometown and it was surreal to be playing on the…
School superintendent holds parent meeting
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, April 27, Madison County School Superintendent Shirley Joseph welcomed parents, teachers, school administrators and community members to come together and exchange ideas on the county’s schools. This…
Forgotten Coast K9 pairs dog with a veteran
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Jules Lopez, a Marine veteran of three and a half years from New England, was recently in town to meet a new friend and companion by the name of…