Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Former Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) chief Derek Barrs, a Madison native, has been nominated by President. Donald Trump’s administration to become the new head of the Federal Motor Carrier…
Correction
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com In the Wednesday, March 26 edition of the Madison County Carrier, the starting time for the Babe Ruth League Opening Day Ceremony, set for Saturday, March 29, was incorrect….
Cowgirls listed top-10 in the state
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) recently released their rankings for varsity softball and the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls have found themselves in rare company. The…
SCSO seeks the public’s help in locating fugitive
Jason Futch news@greenepublishing.com The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) recently highlighted a wanted fugitive on its social media pages, and is seeking the public’s help in locating him. David Ray Dennis, a…
Minimum wage exemption moves forward
Jim Turner News Service Florida Contributor The Florida House and Senate continued moving forward with a proposal that would provide an exemption to the state’s voter-approved minimum wage for certain workers in…
Bill proposes making property owners liable for damages from fallen trees
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com If a bill under consideration in the current legislative session comes to fruition, property owners would be held responsible and liable for damages caused by their trees and shrubs…
Front license plates proposed
News Service Florida Contributor Florida motorists would have to attach license plates on the front of their vehicles that would match the plates already required on the rear, under a proposal moving…
Is your vehicle a security threat?
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com No one in their right mind would willingly give private or personal information to someone they knew wanted to harm them, but many citizens may not realize that they…
Breakfast at my place: First responder family
I grew up part of a first responder family. I was a third generation volunteer firefighter, my mom and dad both joined their local fire company at 15 years old. My aunts…
From the Sunny Side: Okay, I’m a dreamer
There are many times when an event happens, and it sparks a thought in my mind. Often it brings up a memory of a song or TV show. As an example, something…
Receiving a spirit of wisdom and of revelation
Paul addresses his prayer to the “God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory.” After expressing thanks for their faith and love for the saints, Paul now expresses one of…
Madison County Youth Bassmasters announces tournament date
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison County Youth Bassmasters will be holding a tournament on Saturday, April 12, at the Cherry Lake Boat Ramp, located in Madison, Fla., from safe light until 12 p.m. …
State Farm donates $70k to support Second Harvest of the Big Bend’s mobile pantries
Second Harvest of the Big Bend Contributor Second Harvest of the Big Bend is thrilled to announce a generous $70,000 grant from State Farm, which will go directly toward supporting the organization’s…
Kiwanis Club donates to daycare center
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Grants Committee of the Madison Kiwanis Club went on site to the James Christian Daycare Center, in Greenville, to present a check to assist with repairing their gazebo,…
CareerSource North Florida offers summer camp scholarships
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com CareerSource North Florida, located on 705 E. Base St., in Madison, is offering short-term scholarships to help teens attend various summer programs. They are asking any interested programs to…
Jail Report
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,…
The Bush Wealth Advantage: Florida retirement dream is quickly changing
The Sunshine State is no longer the simple, affordable choice it once was. For decades, Florida has been a top retirement destination, attracting older adults with its warm climate, tax advantages and…
Vietnam War Veterans Day: A day to remember the ultimate sacrifices
Jason Futch news@greenepublishing.com The Vietnam War raged for decades, and throughout the presidencies of four United States Presidents. As offensives raged, and the casualties of war continued to trickle in, there were…
Celebrating doctors’ day
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com In 1933, Eudora Brown Almond, wife of physician Dr. Charles B. Almond, held the first ever National Doctors’ Day in Winder, Ga., by the Barrow County Alliance. In 1990,…