Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist Can a state senator in Florida influence a Fed-induced recession? Of course the Fed means the Federal Reserve, in Washington City, and the state senate is, of…
Lorenzo Cain expresses gratitude to City of Madison
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Madison City Commission met on Tuesday, Sept. 13, greeted with a special gift from Madison County native and World Series winner Lorenzo Cain. Deloris Jones, representing the Lorenzo…
Two-car crash on Range Avenue
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to a report from the Madison Police Department (MPD), on Thursday, Sept. 15, at approximately 8:19 a.m., a two-vehicle crash occurred at the corner of Range Avenue and…
“It’s only me”
The story of the Prophet Elijah is such a powerful one on so many fronts. Whether it is the showdown on Mt. Carmel against the prophets of Baal, raising the widow’s son…
Cowboys defeated by Tigers
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It was a tough evening to be a Cowboy on Friday, Sept. 16, when the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys traveled to Lake City to face a long-time…
Town of Lee gets clean-up
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Just in time for the “Lee Homecoming” community event, the park next to Lee Town Hall, received a significant “facelift” on Friday, Sept. 9. This comes through the help…
Learning As I Go: Watching the wound heal
Blood dripped out immediately. I felt no pain, but my arm was obviously in shock. My shirt was covered in saw dust from sanding the staircase in the new house, so I…
Murder suspect turns himself in
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com After a suspected Aug. 6 argument between an uncle and his nephew that resulted in the fatal shooting of the uncle, Gregory Williams, of Madison, the Madison Police Department…
Birthday of Ray Charles to be celebrated at Haffye Hays Park in Greenville Friday, Sept. 23, at 6 p.m.
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com Legendary musician Ray Charles, who pioneered the genre of soul music during the 1950s, grew up in the North Florida town of Greenville, halfway between Monticello and Madison. He…
AMERICAN PICKERS to film in Florida
American Pickers Contributor The American Pickers are excited to return to Florida. They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout the area in December 2022. American Pickers…
Local agricultural leaders graduate from UF/IFAS Wedgworth Leadership Institute for Agriculture and Natural Resources
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com For two local men, graduation from UF/IFAS Wedgworth Leadership Institute for Agriculture and Natural Resources (WLIANR) marks the completion of a three-year leadership development experience focused on agricultural and…
Cowgirls fall to Lady Bulldogs
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, Sept. 8, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls junior varsity and varsity volleyball teams made the short trip to Perry to face the rival Lady Bulldogs…
Heating things up in Perry, Fla.
Perry-Taylor Chamber of Commerce Contributor The Smokin’ In The Pines BBQ Festival Is Kicking Off on the weekend of September 23 and 24 in Perry, Fla. Exciting news! The most popular…
Melvin L. Jackson Sr.
Melvin L. Jackson, Sr (62), passed away on Sept. 12, 2022. Viewing will be held on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Ganzy Funeral Home, located at…
From the sunny side: Birthdays
I had a good friend who would begin announcing the number of shopping days remaining until his birthday about a month from the event. I always thought was rather humorous and have…
New produce store offers more than produce
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Soon after Linda Hamby moved to Madison from St. Petersburg, Fla., in 2020, she saw the need for the freshest fruits and vegetables possible to be available to the…
Second Madison shooting: Gunshot wound sends juvenile to hospital
Madison Police Department Contributor On Tuesday, Sept. 13, according to a press release from Madison Police Department (MPD), officers responded to Southern Villas Apartment Complex, located at 414 Lawson Circle, in Madison,…
Cowboys fall to Fitzgerald
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Sept. 10, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys went north of the border to face the Georgia Class 2A defending state champions, the Purple Hurricane from…
GRITTY Women Global Podcast now reaching 25 countries
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison native Lynne Brown is known these days for her encouraging words and positive influence on others, always pointing to Jesus. Three years ago, Brown was the guest on…
Nu Omega Omega Chapter holds their 2022 chapter retreat
Nu Omega Omega Contributor Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated’s Nu Omega Omega Chapter held their hybrid 2022 Chapter Retreat on Friday, Aug. 12 to Saturday, Aug. 13, at Staybridge Suites…