Alicia Reeves Contributor What started as a simple school project turned into an unforgettable Florida adventure and a full-circle story of dreams, baseball and a little lesson learned the hard way. The…
JMPHS Launches “Outdoor May Madness” Fundraiser with 30 Prizes in 10 Days
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com James Madison Preparatory High School (JMPHS) is bringing excitement to the community this spring with its annual “2026 Outdoor May Madness” raffle, a 10-day fundraising event featuring 30 chances…
Woman’s Club enjoys Sheriff’s Office program
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the monthly meeting of the Madison Woman’s Club on Thursday, April 9, the club members enjoyed a special program presented by Madison County Sheriff David Harper and members…
FSYR to host free six-day sleep-away camp for youth
Ady Hammock news@greenepublishing.com Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches will be holding a free Summer Camp for youth in Gadsden, Leon, Wakulla, Jefferson, Madison, Hamilton, Taylor, Dixie, Lafayette and Suwannee Counties. This camp is…
First hurricane season forecast released
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com With the Atlantic hurricane season set to begin on Monday, June 1, meteorologists have begun making their seasonal predictions, with AccuWeather releasing the very first forecast. In its outlook,…
New bill signed by governor further erodes home rule
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law on Friday, March 27 House Bill 399, one of several bills in the recently concluded legislative session that aimed to further weaken home…
Tant bill closes elections qualification loophole
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com Florida House Representative Allison Tant, whose district encompasses Madison County, recently posted a “thank you” to Governor Ron DeSantis for his signing into law House Bill 91, which she…
Sign vandalism addressed
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Board of County Commissioners has released a statement addressing an issue that has become a point of concern for county officials. That is the theft and…
National Security: Nukes
Joe Boyles Guest Columnist For more than a month, our military has been pounding Iran to rob them of their ability to wage aggressive war against the US and our allies. They’ve…
Learning As I Go: The skunkiness won’t leave
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist I finished getting ready for the day, when a terrible smell drifted through the bathroom. What’s that odor? I know it…wait…SKUNK. I called for one of the…
Charlie Kirk memorialized
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Following up on a request from a group of Madison County High School (MCHS) students, Madison County has memorialized County Road 255 in honor of the late conservative spokesman…
Miss Madison County Pageant to highlight Saturday
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com Madison County’s children, sophisticated young ladies and women will take the stage this Saturday, April 25, for a chance to become part of Madison County’s next “royal family.” The…
Officer-involved shooting closes interstate ramp
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the mid-morning hours of Friday, April 17, the exit ramp at exit 251 on Interstate 10 was closed for an extended period of time due to a shooting…
A Cappella sing gets Down Home Days off on the right note
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The sanctuary of Madison Church of Christ was filling quickly on Friday, April 17, in anticipation of the annual a cappella sing. A group of familiar song leaders warmed…
Monticello man arrested following Greenville Pointe Apartment shooting
Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison County Sheriff David Harper reported that a Monticello man has been arrested following a Saturday night shooting that left two individuals injured at the Greenville Pointe Apartment Complex….
Town of Greenville and Madison County District School Board agree on property
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Greenville Town Council on Monday, April 13, the council agreed on a contract with the Madison County School District to purchase the property…
Managing your lawn during a drought
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com As the summer months are approaching, this is usually when folks start thinking about how to get their yards in top shape. This year will require different planning than…
Dr Pepper: America’s favorite soda prescription
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Sodas weren’t a thing until 1885, when a pharmacist’s odd past time eventually became a million-dollar business. Charles Alderton was a young pharmacist in Waco, Texas, whose true passion…
Kiwanis governor visits Madison club
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, March 26, The Kiwanis Club of Madison was honored with special guests at their meeting. The present Kiwanis Governor of the Florida District, Tommy Mills; the Florida…
Timmy Dyke fundraiser planned
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Almost everyone in Madison County is aware of Timmy Dyke’s ability to help raise funds when trouble strikes. His grill fires up quickly when health issues, house fires or…