Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Almost everyone in Madison County is aware of Timmy Dyke’s ability to help raise funds when trouble strikes. His grill fires up quickly when health issues, house fires or…
Support Riegsecker family after RV fire
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Larry Riegsecker, father of New Testament Christian Center Pastor Justin Riegsecker, was recently badly burned when the RV he was resting in caught fire. Miraculously, he escaped before the…
Supporting Madison’s small businesses: Why shopping local makes a big difference
Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com With birthdays, anniversaries and other special events around the corner, many choose to shop at major businesses and online, but it’s the local businesses that keep the economy going….
St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church hosting ladies brunch
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The H.E.N.S. women’s ministry of St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church is hosting a ladies brunch on Saturday, April 25, at 10 a.m. The church is located at 5905 NW…
Way Back When
April 15, 1966 Madison High School cheerleaders for the 1966-1967 school term were chosen last week. A-team cheerleaders are Fran Harrison, Sherrie Dickinson, Mary Frances Christmas, Cissy Cherry, Dana French, LaMoyne Hancock,…
Nancy Wake: the “White Mouse” who stole the Nazi’s “cheese”
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The accomplishments of women in our society have often been overlooked, though I hope that trend continues to diminish over time. Military exploits, especially, seem to be focused on…
Cowboys defeated on Senior Night
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Prior to their game against the Indians of Chiefland High School on Thursday, April 9, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys varsity baseball team took time to salute…
Area athletes named to All-Big Bend boys basketball team
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Tallahassee Democrat has released their 2026 All-Big Bend boys basketball team and a number of area players have found themselves listed among the region’s best. The players from…
Cowgirls push past Panthers
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It was a tough game for the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls varsity softball team on Tuesday, April 7. The Cowgirls were hosting the Panthers of St. John…
MCHS Track and Field participates in St. Augustine meet
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys and Cowgirls track teams went on the road to St. Augustine on Saturday, March 28, to participate in the Stampede Sunshine Spectacular…
Madison County Farmers Advocate for Agriculture in Washington
Madison County Farm Bureau Contributor Members of the Madison County Farm Bureau visited with Florida’s Congressional delegation in Washington, D.C. earlier this month to discuss various federal policies that affect farmers and…
Local law enforcement carries “Flame of Hope” in support of Special Olympics
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com David Harper and members of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) joined forces with fellow first responders and community partners on April 10, to participate in the annual Law…
City seeks conversation with County concerning fire department consolidation
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Madison City Commission opened up their Tuesday, April 14 meeting before a full house and facing a busy agenda. One of the hot items on the agenda was…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: How’s your grass looking?
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com A common experience amongst us humans is the finding of the grass to be greener on the other side of the fence. This seems to be especially true today,…
Hometown salute: Nathan Reader
Nathan Reader graduated from New Testament Christian School in 2025 and soon enlisted into the United States Army. He recently completed basic training at Ft. Leonard Wood, in Missouri. Reader is now…
Honoring our heroes behind the scenes
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com They may not receive the recognition their fellow law enforcement officers receive, and they may not be in the public eye as often or as much as their colleagues….
National Lineman Appreciation Day
Ady Hammock news@greenepublishing.com Saturday, April 18, is National Lineman Appreciation Day. A lineman is a skilled worker who installs, repairs and maintains high-voltage electrical infrastructure, such as power lines. They work on…
Powering the community: Tri-County Electric Linemen share their stories for Lineman Appreciation Week
Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com As homes light up, businesses open their doors and communities go about their daily routines, few stop to think about the people making it all possible. During Lineman Appreciation…
Change filters in spring for peak performance
Monty Morgan – Morgan’s Garage/Monticello CarQuest Auto Parts Contributor Spring is finally here, and now is a great time to think about making sure your vehicles are ready for peak performance. Here…
Madison County Memorial Hospital to celebrate new Primary Care location with ribbon cutting
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Community members are invited to attend a special ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by Madison County Memorial Hospital as it celebrates the opening of its new primary care facility later…