Emily Margulis Contributor In celebration of National Book Month, Madison Rotary Club members were invited by Kids Incorporated of the Big Bend to join forces with a heartwarming literacy initiative: “Thanks…
Way back When
1965 Jimmy Cherry, of Lee, State 4-H Poultry Winner, leaves in a few weeks for Chicago to attend National 4-H Club Congress. The Madison PTA met Tuesday evening, Oct. 12 in the…
Remembering Suwannee: The Town of Columbus, Part 1
Changes in travel modes, the location of natural resources, and a variety of other events have shifted the population centers of Suwannee County over the years. As a result, many once-thriving communities…
Madison Creative Arts Academy honors eighth grade Lady Panthers
Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison Creative Arts Academy (MCAA) celebrated its eighth grade Lady Panthers volleyball players on Monday, Oct. 6, during their final home game of the season. The ceremony recognized…
Remembering Suwannee: The Town of Columbus, Part 2
Eric Musgrove Contributor Last week, we began a discussion of the once-flourishing community of Columbus, one of Suwannee County’s earliest settlements, which is now the location of Suwannee River State Park. Today,…
Warriors win big on Homecoming
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It was the kind of Homecoming victory that students and alumni alike love to see. The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors hosted the Tigers of Graceville High School on…
Jail Report
Oct. 3 Emisieica Givens – Out of county warrant/Duval County Julian Reed – Out of county warrant/Suwannee County Oct. 4 Teresa Darland – Battery Serenity Robinson – Battery Terry Morris – Driving…
Community Calendar
Wednesday, October 15 A Healthy Heart Ambassador blood pressure self-monitoring class will be held at the Greenville Senior Center, located at 154 SW Old Mission Ave., in Greenville, from 10 a.m. until…
October is National Financial Planning Month: Five tips to finding a financial planner that fits you and your family
The financial planner you pick to manage your assets and advise you on key financial decisions affects your retirement and other major financial goals more, maybe, than even you. Make the right…
Madison County Schools strengthen anti-bullying efforts with anonymous reporting system
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Bullying continues to be a serious issue affecting students across the nation. According to the National Center for Educational Statistics, nearly one in five students reports being bullied at…
National Security: Fascism
Much has been written about the political and cultural divide we are witnessing today in the United States. Inevitably, this leads to name-calling, throwing around invectives to describe the other side. The…
Learning As I Go: Deodorant
I have a morning routine. Once I shower, next is always deodorant. Well, at least it’s supposed to be. I don’t even remember what distracted me, but one morning last week I…
Cases of whooping cough spike in Florida
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com Data from the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) shows that cases of whooping cough – also known as pertussis – have climbed to a record high for the first…
Get ready for downtown Madison trick or treating
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Friday, Oct. 31, downtown Madison will be the place to be for tons of Halloween fun and safe trick or treating for the youngsters. Many downtown businesses will…
Founder’s Day celebration is Saturday
Dan Buchanan Contributor Founder’s Day is just around the corner, set for Saturday, Oct. 18. The folks at Hickory Grove Methodist Church have been working for several months, preparing for the 34th…
Sign-up for Property Fraud Alerts
Jason Futch news@greenepublishing.com Nineteen counties in Florida are participating in a program designed to keep property owners informed when possible fraudulent activity is detected. Property Fraud Alert (PFA) notifies subscribers when a…
Buy your tickets now for the Chamber’s “Best of Madison” Banquet
Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for one of its most anticipated annual events, the Best of Madison 2025 Banquet. The celebration will take place on…
From the Sunny Side: Changing seasons
Rick Patrick Columnist The cooler mornings we have experienced recently have served to remind me that perhaps my favorite times of the year is the time when the seasons change. I…
Cowboys fall to Vikings
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It was a rainy evening in Jacksonville on Friday, Oct. 10, when the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys faced another steep challenge with the undefeated Vikings of…
Tebow draws a crowd for Celebration of Life Banquet
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Sept. 30, the Madison Church of God’s Family Life Center was filled with almost 300 guests who came out to support A Women’s Pregnancy Center’s (AWPC) annual…