Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Madison Kiwanis Club met on Thursday, Sept. 11, beginning with a discussion about various service projects, especially Light Up Madison. Members completed a survey about the celebration, seeking…
Locals honor fallen K9
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Monday, Sept. 1, several members of the Madison County law enforcement community and others participated in a 5K walk to honor fallen K9 Archer and to help…
Update released on Saturday shooting
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Contributor The Madison County Sheriff’s Office has released further information on the shooting that claimed the life of 17-year-old James Williams, Jr on Saturday, Sept. 13. The…
Madison FFA Alumni to host second annual Beef Feast
he Madison FFA Alumni is gearing up for their Second Annual Beef Feast, set for Saturday, Oct. 11, at 6 p.m. at Kings Mill Cabin, located at 228 NW Whispering Pines Loop,…
Area youth honored
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Out of over 450 in attendance at the 2025 Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) “Unleashing You” Youth Summit, in Orlando, four area young people were recognized. All…
Florida minimum wage to increase in late September
On Tuesday, Sept. 30, Florida’s minimum wage will increase to $14 per hour for non-tipped employees. The rate for tipped employees will rise to $10.98 per hour, with employers allowed to apply…
Florida’s open-carry ban proclaimed unconstitutional
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com Florida gun-rights supporters are applauding a decision by the First District Court of Appeal that overturned a lower court’s ruling affirming the constitutionality of the state’s ban on open-carry…
More medical mishaps: a whale of a remedy
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com In a recent column, I discussed the brief use of milk as a substitute for blood in transfusions. I was certain that nothing could be stranger than that odd…
Alpha Kappa Alpha begins breast cancer service project
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Nu Omega Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is accepting items for their latest service project, “Faith Over Fear: Giving Hope Spreading Strength.” The project will…
Work continues on Madison County Courthouse
Crews work to remove scaffolding around the Madison County Courthouse. For the past weeks, workers have been busy resealing the domes on top of the historic building. This was done to repair…
Time to renew your vote-by-mail request for 2025-2026
Christian Peterson News@greenepublishing.com Individuals wishing to vote by mail in 2025-26 need to submit a new vote-by-mail ballot request to their local Supervisor of Elections Office, as requests made for the 2024…
Why the discrepancy between sheriff and police funding?
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com A recent discussion has surfaced over why the state helps fund certain sheriff’s office functions but not municipal departments. The issue came to light when the Florida Department of…
Meet the newest member of Greene Publishing: Judith A. Perez-Tavera
Greene Publishing is proud to welcome Judith Perez-Tavera as the newest addition to the team. A lifelong Madison County resident, Perez is currently a student at James Madison Preparatory High School while…
School Board and NFCD clash over lost preschool slots and unpaid transportation costs.
Hailey Waldo News@Greenepublishing.com At the regular meeting of the Madison County School Board on Monday, Sept. 15, tensions flared between board members and the North Florida Child Development (NFCD) program over preschool…
Revival coming to Hopewell Baptist Church
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Pastor Steve Kegley invites everyone to join them for revival services, beginning on Friday, Sept. 26 and continuing through Sunday, Sept. 28. Dinner will be served for the Friday…
Youth health event planned
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The DSR Public Health Foundation and its Youth Health Leadership (YHL) program will be holding a community event on Friday, Sept. 26. The event is called “Reel Wellness:…
Cheerleader spotlight – Eboni Copeland
Eboni Copeland has been a cheerleader for six years and considers going to the state championship game last year to be her most memorable experience as a cheerleader. She says she wants…
Madison County celebrates National Hunting and Fishing Day
Hailey Waldo News@greenepublishing.com National Hunting and Fishing Day, celebrated on the fourth Saturday of September, is more than just a day outdoors, it’s a reminder of how hunting and fishing support conservation,…
Cheerleader spotlight – Ciera Crooks
Ciera Crooks is the 17-year-old daughter of Clint and Ashley Crooks and has been a cheerleader for seven years. She says cheering the Cowboys on to victory is what she enjoys most…
Greene Publishing welcomes newest team member, Tiffany Blaner
Hailey Waldo news@greenepublishing.com Greene Publishing is excited to welcome Tiffany Blaner as the newest member of its staff. Originally from Northeastern Ohio, she relocated to Monticello to be closer to her best…