Cheltsie Holbrook Greene Publishing, Inc. On Monday, Feb. 2, the Madison County District Spelling Bee took place at the Madison County Central School (MCCS), where the best of the best-spellers took the…
“I was Ted Bundy’s best man.” Former Florida State Attorney shares unforgettable first-hand accounts for JMPHS forensic students
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com In the early 1970’s, America was a country built on trust. College campuses were open, hitchhiking was common, and young people, especially women, moved through the world without the…
Rose Knox draws crowd for immersive book signing at Madison Books
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com A large and enthusiastic crowd gathered at Madison Books on Friday, Jan 30, for a special book signing and presentation by local author and historian Rose Knox. The evening…
Town of Lee accepts bid for resurfacing Lee School Avenue
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Lee Town Council met on Tuesday, Feb. 3 and reviewed several bids for the resurfacing of Lee School Avenue. The Council accepted the bid from Anderson Columbia Co.,…
Button up your overcoat
Rev. Cheryl Cruce Columnist As our world braces for winter storms, I can still see myself as a little girl, standing at the edge of the road, waiting for the school bus,…
Town talk: ominous odors emanate from wastewater plant
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Something has been afoul at the City of Madison’s wastewater treatment facility, located on Harvey Greene Drive. Several complaints have come from community members who have noticed that the…
Drought disaster assistance available
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) has designated eight Florida counties as primary natural disaster areas due to the recent drought. These include Jefferson County as well as Gadsden,…
St. John’s Baptist to launch AA meetings
Bryant Thigpen Contributor St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church is excited to announce the launch of Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon as a ministry to help those who struggle with alcohol abuse. The first…
Vehicle GPS helps lead to drug bust
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to information provided by the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), on Wednesday, Jan. 21, at approximately 6:18 p.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from a car dealership. The…
Johnston’s Meat Market 100 years Anniversary Celebration
Heather Ainsley Greene Publishing, Inc. For the last 100 years, Johnston’s Meat Market has been a household name for those living in Jefferson, Madison and surrounding counties, as the company has spent…
Celebrating “a love of the land” at Adams Springs Ranch
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com In the southwest corner of Madison County, Adams Springs Ranch winds along the Aucilla River. Operated by Scott and Pam Adams, the nearly 5,000 acres stand as a testament…
FBC Seniors’ luncheon coming soon
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Fellowship Baptist Church’s quarterly luncheon for folks 50 years old and up, Retired and Lovin’ Life Y’all (R.A.L.L.Y.), will meet on Monday, Feb. 9, at 12 p.m., at the…
Way Back When
Feb. 4, 1966 Sentinels Ranked 5th Nationally Mrs. Martha Burnett returned from a visit with Dr. and Ms. J.A. Johnson, in Atlanta. Billy Selph, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Selph, is…
“Been there, done that” philosophy helps realtors
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Moving and changing locations, no matter if it’s across town, or across the country, can be a monumental and stressful experience. Crystal Daviner, along with her husband, Brad, know…
MCHS Cowgirls softball team roster announced
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Madison County High School (MCHS) recently announced the roster for the Cowgirls softball team for the 2026 season. There may be a few names added once the basketball season…
Cowboys improve record
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com With the tough 2025-26 basketball season wrapping up, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys varsity basketball team improved their overall record with a pair of back-to-back wins. On…
District School Board launches new mobile app to keep community connected
Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County District School Board (MCSD) is launching a new mobile app designed to make staying informed easier than ever for students and parents. Recognizing that most families…
The Bush Wealth Advantage: Tax Season has begun
This week marks the official opening of the 2026 federal tax filing season, when the Internal Revenue Service begins accepting and processing 2025 individual income tax returns. For many Americans, this filing…
Jail Report 1/22 – 1/29
Greene Publishing, Inc. publishes the Jail Report each week based on information provided by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). It is the policy of Greene Publishing, Inc. to print each name,…