Story Submitted The Second Chance Act officially took effect across Florida on Wednesday, July 1, requiring all high school student athletes to receive a medical evaluation, including an electrocardiogram (EKG), before participating…
City seeks to transfer fire protection services to County
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com In a busy meeting of the Madison City Commission, the Board sought to begin the process of transferring fire protection services to the control of the County. The commissioners…
Know before you vote: Political forum to be held Thursday
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In an effort to inform Madison County voters about the candidates running for both the Madison County Board of County Commissioners and Madison County School Board, a pair of…
Madison School Board approves Kim Jennings as MCCS principal
Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County School Board held a brief special workshop meeting on Monday, July 13, to approve personnel recommendations ahead of the start of the 2026-27 school year, including…
Jibri Knight for Florida House District 9
I am running for Florida House District 9 because North Florida deserves strong, common- sense leadership rooted in the values of the people who live here. I have been a resident of…
The GRANDEST of Grandparents
My grandmother is special because she loves and cares for me. She teaches me to be kind and respectful. I love spending time with her because she spoils me sometimes. I am…
“Forrest Gump” turns 32: The film that became an American classic and inspired a real-life mission
Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com Thirty-Two years ago, on July 6, 1994, moviegoers were introduced to one of the most beloved characters in cinematic history when “Forrest Gump” premiered in theaters. What began as…
Way Back When
July 20, 1956 • “Shooting” the sun with a sextant aboard the heavy cruiser USS Des Moines is the Midshipman 3-c Mannie C Wooley, Jr., of Madison. He is a sophomore at…
The men who led America: Presidents throughout history
Chester Alan Arthur 21st President of the United States (1881 – 1885) ⁃ “Men may die, but the fabrics of free institutions remains unshaken.” ⁃ Oversaw the largest expansion of the U.S….
Interview clothes sought
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com If you have any gently used business attire you no longer need hanging in your closet, those outfits can have a new life and can help a young person…
Six reappointed to North Florida College board
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It was recently announced that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has reappointed six members to continue serving on the Board of Trustees for North Florida College (NFC). Those reappointed include:…
Pinetta church welcomes new pastor
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Although she has been at the church for several months, Cynthia Brown has now been officially named the new supply pastor at Pinetta Global Methodist Church. Brown has been…
Madison First Methodist kids travel to Snowball Mountain
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The children of Madison First Methodist Church enjoyed their journey through the Snowball Mountain Challenge during Vacation Bible School, held from Monday, July 6 through Friday, July 10. The…
New Cowgirl basketball coach named
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com He may be new to the position, but he will hardly be a new face on the courts at Madison County High School (MCHS) next basketball season. James “Boss”…
Cowboy cards on sale
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Cowboy fans now have their chance to save some money throughout the year, while supporting student athletes at Madison County High School (MCHS). The annual Cowboy Cards fundraising campaign…
MCHS to hold volleyball tryouts
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Those girls wishing to play on the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls volleyball teams are reminded that tryouts will take place Monday, July 27, through Wednesday, July 29,…
Cowgirls hold softball banquet
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, July 7, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls softball team held their annual banquet, at the Madison Church of God. It was a time to recognize…
The Bush Wealth Advantage: Making the most of employer benefits and retirement accounts
Aaron Taylor Contributor If you are a salaried professional, you may have access to one of the most useful wealth-building tools available: an employer-sponsored retirement plan. Yet many young adults underuse or…
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,…
Dr. Cal’s herd mooooves out
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com What started as an idea between two University of Georgia students is quickly expending throughout North Florida and South Georgia. Dr. Cal’s, an “energized milk beverage” can now be…