Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, Aug. 13, the commissioners gave their stamp of approval for Bioactive Forages to seek financing…
Madison man sentenced to five years
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Aug. 19, Dallas Akins, 54, of Madison, appeared before the Hon. Melissa Olin in the Madison County Courthouse during felony court proceedings. Akins had been placed on…
Changes ahead for your local newspaper
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com “You asked for more frequent updates – and we listened. We’ll now be posting fresh, local stories to our website every day while the printed edition will now come…
Adams’ “Called to Christ” collects two first-place finishes
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The summer months were hot in more ways than one for Christy Bass Adams, who earned two first-place awards with her Bible study, “Called to Christ.” The first stop…
Deputy involved shooting occurred in Greenville
Emerald Greene emerald@greenepublishing.com A Madison County man was fatally shot by a sheriff’s deputy Saturday night, Aug. 23, after allegedly pointing a handgun at law enforcement during a tense standoff at a…
Man accused of trespassing threatens officer
Madison Police Department Contributor At approximately 11:55 p.m., on Friday, Aug. 1, Patrol Officer Frederick J. Korey and Patrol Officer Joseph E. Smith were dispatched to Springhill Apartments in Madison due…
Governor Ron DeSantis announces over $38 million for Florida’s small and rural counties
Governor’s Press Office Contributor Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $38 million in awards to 19 small and rural Florida communities through the Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program….
Vehicle repossession leads to shooting
Madison Police Department Contributor At approximately 1:52 p.m., on Sunday, Aug. 3, Madison Police Department (MPD) Cpl. Lucas R. Smith was dispatched to Springhill Apartments, in Madison, due to a “repo driver”…
Florida Land Steward Partnership offers site resources
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The University of Florida (UF)/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) Florida Land Steward Program and the Florida Land Steward Partnership offer anyone who deals with Florida’s forests and…
Community fish fry to be held in Greenville
Pastor Bryant Thigpen Contributor St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church, in Greenville, invites the community to come out for their annual community fish fry, which will be held on Saturday, Sept. 13, from…
Widows enjoy a game night
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Widows and widowers gathered on Tuesday, Aug. 19 for their monthly meeting at The Bridge. A large group enjoyed breakfast for supper, with everyone bringing their favorite dish. Afterwards,…
Madison welcomes Domino’s
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Domino’s recently opened a location in Madison at 715 W Base St. The Madison Domino’s crew is still under training and will have shortened hours with carryout orders only….
Cowgirls win home opener
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls junior varsity and varsity volleyball teams held their first home match of the season on Wednesday, Aug. 20, against the Indians of…
The Grand Old Party is thriving in Madison County
Mike Rump Madison County Republican Party Chairman Contributor The Republican Party—often referred to as the GOP (Grand Old Party)—was founded in 1854 by anti-slavery activists who opposed the Kansas–Nebraska Act and the…
New Lions Club Officers installed
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison Lions Club recently installed a new slate of officers for the next year. These officers will help lead the club during the next year as they continue…
RAM seeking volunteers for free, two-day healthcare clinic in Madison
Remote Area Medical Contributor Remote Area Medical (RAM), a leading nonprofit provider of pop-up clinics delivering free, quality dental, vision and medical care to those in need— is seeking volunteer medical, dental…
Nana’s Books Foundation has great success in 2025
Nana’s Books Foundation Contributor As students across our country return to class, we look forward to reaching many more communities, public libraries, schools and thousands of students with books that promote greater…
Pineland Missionary Baptist Church set to honor school personnel
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The congregation of Pineland Missionary Baptist Church invites all Madison County school personnel to join them for a special service on Sunday, Aug. 24, beginning at 10 a.m. The…
St. John’s to hold annual fish fry
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church, located at 5905 Lovett Rd., in Greenville, will be holding their fourth annual community fish fry on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 5 p.m. until…
Pastor appreciation service planned for Rev. Charles Evans
Jerome Wyche Contributor The Mount Zion A.M.E. church family and community members will be celebrating our pastor, Rev. Charles Wesley Evans Sr. and First Lady Margie Evans during Pastor Appreciation services on…