Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Soon after winning the school’s seventh state championship, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys varsity football team received another, and unexpected, surprise honor. The Jacksonville Jaguars of the…
Dukes’ ashes to be laid under city monument
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Madison Commission met on Tuesday, Jan. 14, with no new business to attend to. However, there was plenty of old business to clear up. Of most importance was…
Madison braces for frigid temps
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com With a slight chance of snow and a better chance for freezing rain, Madison citizens have been preparing for icy conditions. According to information from the National Weather Service…
House catches on fire in Pinetta
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Wednesday, Jan. 15, at 6:30 p.m., Madison County Emergency Services received a call about a house fire in Pinetta. Around 7 p.m., units responded to a house on…
Gov. DeSantis to call for a special session related to potential Trump deportations
Steve Wilson The Center Square Gov. Ron DeSantis said he is calling a special session of the Legislature to require local governments to enforce potential deportations of undocumented migrants if called for…
Learning As I Go: Memories of Snow
I remember the Madison “snow” of 1991. It was more like ice than fluffy snow, but for us Florida kids, it was magical. I was in fourth grade and my brother in…
National Security: Random Subjects
Liturgical Year: We are in the Season of Epiphany. Already, we have passed Advent and the Season of Christmas. Next will be the Lenten season. The church year progresses rapidly at the…
Forgiving our spouse for not being perfect
If you’ve already blown your New Year’s resolutions, I have a suggestion. Resolve to do only one thing this new year: Forgive your spouse for not being perfect. Several years ago, while…
Texas Hold’ Em Returns to Madison • Saturday, January 25
Emerald Greene emerald@greenepublishing.com IT’S BACK!!! The annual Madison County Chamber of Commerce’s ever-popular Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament will be held this Saturday, Jan. 25. This year, the tournament will be held…
Local theatre company presents Moana, JR.
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The North Florida College (NFC) Sentinel Upstage Players will open their 2025 season with a stage adaptation of the popular Disney film Moana. Moana, JR. will open on Friday,…
Madison Rotary Club hosts chili dinner
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Chili connoisseurs from all around are invited to attend the Annual Madison Rotary Club Chili Dinner on Thursday, Jan. 23, in the Villa Maria Social Hall of St. Vincent…
Lucky winner takes home TV
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During halftime of the Madison County High School (MCHS) boys varsity basketball game with Brooks County High School on Saturday, Jan. 11, a drawing was held for a brand…
Madison Public Library introduces a yarn library
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison Public Library, located at 378 College Loop, in Madison, recently installed a new library in their building. They began a yarn library. This yarn library is much like…
Madison County Youth Bassmasters holds bass club meeting
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Youth Bassmasters also known as the Madison County Bass Club will hold their 2025 Annual Meeting on Sunday, Jan. 26, at 4:30 p.m. at the Henderson…
Monreal’s art of teaching awarded by MCFEE
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Sofia Monreal has been teaching art at Madison County Central School (MCCS) for almost three years, after serving as a paraprofessional for two years. Over that time, Monreal noticed…
Dual enrolled student spotlight of the month- Zoe Elam
North Florida College Contributor North Florida College (NFC) offers a Dual Enrollment program that allows students to earn college credits while still in high school and at no cost. The NFC Office…
JMPHS Bass Bandits participate in Lake Okeechobee Fishing Tournament
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Jan. 4, and Sunday, Jan. 5, members of the James Madison Preparatory High School (JMPHS) Bass Bandit Fishing Team competed in the Lake Okeechobee Fishing Tournament in…
Cheerleader Spotlights: Ri’shanti Morris & Laryssa Hedrick
Ri’shanti Morris, daughter of Latonya Scott, has been cheering for four years. She has her sights set on graduating with her Associate of Arts (AA) degree in 2027. She loves bonding with…
Cowgirls lasso Lions
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com A second-quarter surge helped lift the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls past the Leon High School Lions on Monday, Jan. 13, at Leon High School, in Tallahassee. The…
Warriors win sportsmanship award
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com One of the valuable lessons learned by participating in high school sports is that of sportsmanship. Along with that comes a sense of respect for one’s self, his/her teammates,…