Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com For Josie and Cole Bridges, farming has always been a part of life. As they both come from farming family backgrounds, it seemed only natural for this husband and…
MCHS Beta Club has award-winning state convention
MCHS Beta Club Contributor When the Madison County High School (MCHS) Beta Club members left the county for the Beta State Convention on Friday, Jan. 27, they had no idea their group would…
Early morning blaze destroys building
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In the early morning hours of Thursday, Feb. 23, firefighters from several local firefighting agencies responded to a multi-unit dwelling that was fully engulfed in flames. According to Madison…
Two-vehicle crash sends five to hospital
Rick Patrick reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Wednesday, Feb. 15, at approximately 10:40 a.m., a two-vehicle crash occurred on South State Road 53, in front of the Days Inn Motel. According to a report from…
Florida Huddle connects travel industry with North Florida
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com Efforts have been underway to boost local economies in North Florida by making it a destination for more tourists who visit the state. A group called Visit Natural North…
Cowgirls drop home opener, then rebound
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Feb. 21, a very young Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls varsity softball team welcomed home fans back to a Cowgirl field with a new home dugout…
Skinnie P’s BBQ: Cooking for Christ
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com Monticello man, Mark David Prevatt, is putting the finishing touches on a dream that has been eight years in the making. While serving as Pastor at the San Pedro…
Madison County landowners recognized for excellence in land management
FWC Contributor The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) recognized landowners Danna and Stephen Matheny with the Florida Land Steward 2023 Landowner of the Year award. The couple was honored for…
Rotarians hold successful Chili Dinner
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, Feb. 9, the Madison Rotary Club held their annual Chili Dinner as a fundraiser for the many community service endeavors undertaken by the club. The event was…
Dirty Pecan 2023 coming March 4
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com For those experienced bicyclists who love a good nature trail, the Dirty Pecan Gravel Ride is probably a familiar phrase that yields much excitement. For those outside of the…
Heather Welch: A life dedicated to education
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com Heather Welch was born in 1964 and grew up loving learning. She spent 35 and a half years teaching in the Madison County school system and has officially stepped…
A masquerade with daddy
Patricia Smith news@greenepublishing.com What a precious sight – little girls standing atop their daddy’s feet to dance. On Saturday, Feb. 4, Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) held their traditional Father-Daughter Dance. Highlighting a…
Cowboy hoops season ends
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) boys varsity basketball season came to an end on Friday, Feb. 17, when the Cowboys were defeated, 55-41, in the Region Three semi-final…
Moon mountain named Mons Mouton in honor of Black History Month
Adyson Hammock news@greenepublishing.com In honor of Black History Month, on Wednesday, Feb. 15, NASA announced they would be naming a large, 60-mile wide mountain, formerly called Leibnitz Beta, near the South pole…
Local physician has her license restricted
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Friday, Feb. 10, an Order of Emergency Restriction of License was filed by Florida Surgeon General, Joseph A. Ladapo, M.D., PhD., ordering the emergency restriction of the license…
Madison County Fire Rescue receives new truck
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, Jan. 12, Madison County Fire Rescue (MCFR) received a new toy. Specifically, a 2023 Pierce/Freightliner 1,250 gallons per minute rescue/pumper was added to the MCFR fleet. This…
MCAA FFA Chapter going strong
Natalie Mask, Chapter Recorder Contributor The Madison Creative Arts Academy (MCAA) FFA Chapter has had a busy, but rewarding, school year so far. We have 29 members in our chapter this year,…
MCHS rewards honor students
Avril Mapps Silver Lariat Staff Writer On Friday, Jan. 20, Madison County High School (MCHS) hosted a Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support (PBIS) assembly and cookout. To attend these events, students were…
High school tennis: Practice makes perfect, Madison vs ACA
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com On Monday, Feb. 13, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Varsity tennis teams squared up in a match against the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors. The Cowboys and Cowgirls…