In July 2025, the cost of mailing a letter in the United States went up – again. The United States Postal Service increased the price of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp from…
Christmas in July fundraiser planned
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Sgt. Howard Cleveland Barker American Legion Post 422, in Lee, will be holding a special “Christmas in July” yard sale at the American Legion Post. The yard sale…
A portion of God’s mystery revealed
After Paul describes how the Gentiles in Ephesus could read and understand the revelation God had given him, Paul then reveals a portion of God’s mystery. He states the Gentiles are now…
From the Sunny Side: Snake oil
I readily admit, I probably spend more time looking at stuff on line than I should. But I generally find copious (I’ll tell you the same thing father would always tell me,…
Breakfast at my place: Shelter dogs deserve to play, and you can help make it happen!
It’s no secret I have a soft spot when it comes to animals but more specifically the ones that come through our Madison County Animal Services shelter because truthfully I’ve seen dogs…
The Game of Life: College Edition: New beginnings
Things have been going at a very high speed recently, I’ve moved into a new house, been coaching in different parts of the state, and have recently accepted a new job as…
Girlz to Queens visits Atlanta for eye-opening business trip
Margaret Beal Contributor Eleven young women from Madison recently walked a red carpet—not at a Hollywood premiere, but at the top of Salesforce Tower in Atlanta. The girls, all members of the…
Local farmer a finalist for award
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Local farmer Tyler Shadrick, of Shadrick Farms, in Pinetta, has been named one of three finalists for the 2025 Achievement in Agriculture award by Florida Farm Bureau. This award…
Three new laws aim to benefit veterans
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com Three new bills that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed into law aim at strengthening the state’s support systems for veterans and their families. The governor called the three…
Greenville settles lawsuit with former Town Manager
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to John Reid, the attorney for the Town of Greenville, the town has agreed to settle a lawsuit brought against the town by former Town Manager Lee Jones….
City Commission elects Jim Stanley as mayor
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Madison City Commission held a special meeting on Wednesday, July 16, hoping to fill the district four vacancy created by the resignation of Byron Poore. Former commissioner Jim…
Visible mold found at MCHS and MCCS
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Last week, Madison County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Karen Pickles reported that preliminary test results at Madison County High School (MCHS) showed “microbial growth” to be present. But now…
Drug trafficking yields 55 months
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com A Madison woman will be spending the next several years in prison after being found guilty on charges of trafficking methamphetamines and possession of drug paraphernalia. On Wednesday, July…
Shootout results in a decade in prison
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the felony court proceedings on Wednesday, July 16, in the Madison County Courthouse, Shukel Mutch, 30, of Monticello, appeared before the Hon. Melissa Olin. Mutch was appearing in…
16 years later, LCSO continues to seek Horton’s killer
Jason Futch news@greenepublishing.com After 16 years, the case involving the murder of Day resident Thomas Ernest “Thumper” Horton continues to haunt the Lafayette County community. Now, the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office hopes…
Small sewage spill not expected to impact Madison County
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com A small spill that occurred in Valdosta that resulted in less than 7,000 gallons of sewage being spilled into Spring Creek, which flows into the Withlacoochee River, is not…
Flesh eating bacteria in Florida waters
Kathy Egan news@greenepublishing.com Four people have died and at least seven others have been infected by Vibrio vulnificus, a type of flesh-eating bacteria found in salty or brackish warm water. The four…
Better choices lead to better days
Sheryl Boldt Guest Columnist What if our lives played out like a Hollywood movie? Wouldn’t it be comforting to know that no matter what crisis we face, everything will turn out okay,…
National Security: Cutting waste
Joe Boyles Guest Columnist When Donald Trump was inaugurated for his second term six months ago, he promised to make the federal government more efficient by cutting waste. He hired Elon Musk…
Learning As I Go: What do mosquitoes eat when people aren’t around?
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist The boat ride on the Yukon was nothing but spectacular. Mountains of giant proportions, various groups of birds and smooth, glistening water. At our first stop, pikes…