Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Sunday, Oct. 11, Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church hosted the Matilda Thomas Children’s, LLC 53rd Annual Program. This yearly event celebrates the memory and legacy of the late Matilda…
Presentation on proposed amendments made
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In an effort to help voters make an informed decision regarding the proposed amendments to the Florida Constitution, Madison County Clerk of Courts, Billy Washington, and Madison County…
The history of Orlean Puckett: turning loss into a legacy of life
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Throughout my life, I’ve heard numerous positive affirmations about giving back, paying it forward and so on. On a few occasions, I have been blessed to see some of…
Veterans’ support group meetings planned
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Friday, Oct. 23, there will be a pair of Veterans’ support group meetings held at the American Legion Post 422, in Lee. The first meeting, scheduled for…
Early voting begins soon
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Registered voters in Madison County are reminded that early voting for the upcoming general election is set to begin on Saturday, Oct. 24, and will continue through Saturday,…
Town of Lee’s Second Annual Fall Festival is coming soon
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com The Town of Lee will be celebrating its Second Annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 31, bringing the Lee community together for a fun-filled day of fall festivities, costumes…
The Tigers claw their volleyball victory from the Trojans
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Oct. 6, the Jefferson County K-12 School (JCS) Tigers varsity volleyball team defeated the Hamilton County High School Trojans in a straight three-set victory, keeping a strong…
ALDI to open its doors on Thursday, Oct. 29
Aldi Contributor ALDI, #1 in Every Day Low Prices*, is bringing a new type of shopping experience to Madison residents as it opens its newly converted store at 729 W Base St….
SCFR Special Operations Team earns State Type 1 Technical Rescue Team Designation and offers aid to Madison County
SCFR Contributor Suwannee County Fire Rescue (SCFR) is proud to announce that its Special Operations Team has officially been designated within the State of Florida Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) System…
Celebrate your boss this Boss’s Day
On Friday, Oct. 16, workplaces around the world will celebrate Boss’s Day. The holiday was initially started by Patricia Bays Haroski in 1958. She worked for her father at a State Farm…
Aucilla Christian Academy Warriors volleyball wins three games back-to-back
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors junior varsity (JV) recently played their last match of the season, and the Varsity Warriors have nearly reached the end of their season….
St. John’s Baptist hosting women’s conference
Kalyn Scarboro Contributor St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church is hosting the Even If Women’s Conference, featuring Christy Bass Adams as the guest speaker. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7, from…
Frances Holland is a survivor
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com “I just went numb. All I could think about was my children and grandchildren. The idea of leaving before seeing my grandchildren go on their first date, or graduate…
Shelly Rodriguez is a survivor
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com “I was alone and laying in the imaging room and began praying that this lump would not be cancerous. Suddenly, I felt God lead me to pray something different:…
Transportation troubles discussed at the School Board
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com At the semi-monthly Madison County School Board meeting that took place on Monday, Oct. 5, there was lengthy discussion of reports made to some members of transportation issues, teachers…
Rodent rage: stay aware for Rodent Awareness Week
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com Since 2014, the Professional Pest Management Alliance has annually observed Rodent Awareness Week to highlight the seasonal surge in rodent activity that comes with the drop in temperatures and…
Emerald’s Gem Box: The 2026 Florida constitutional amendments, What they really mean (And my opinion)
Official Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. We have very important decisions to make for our individual counties and for the state of Florida. After Tuesday, Nov. 3, more than an estimated…
Faith in the doing
Rev. Cheryl Cruce Columnist I never thought about recipes when I was growing up. Somehow, Mom just took the ingredients, threw them in a pot or bowl, and a few hours later,…
Timmy Dyke speaks at three-day event
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison’s Timmy Dyke recently traveled to Brantley, Ala. to preach and minister at a men’s conference at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, in Brantley, Ala. Dyke attended Baptist College of…
Greenville Town Council approves pay for Council Members
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Greenville Town Council on Monday, Oct. 12, the council members considered an ordinance related to compensation for council members. On Sept. 22,…