Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com The Thomas family is leaning on faith, family and community support after a devastating house fire destroyed their longtime family home late Friday. According to Yvonne Thomas, the fire…
Cowgirls receive huge send-off
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com When the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls softball team left town on Monday, May 18, they received the kind of send-off that is usually reserved for the MCHS…
NOAA predicts lower than normal hurricane season
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its outlook for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season on Thursday, May 21. Like two earlier released forecasts from other sources, NOAA…
Cowgirls defeated in state semi-final
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, May 19, the Madison County High School Cowgirls made their first appearance in the state semi-final in eight years. The Cowgirls had completed a very successful regular…
Cowgirl reaches milestone
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the Cowgirls’ Region Three semi-final game with Hilliard High School on Friday, May 8, the Cowgirls not only advanced to the Region Three championship game, Cowgirl pitcher Alden…
Vacation Bible School Calendar 2026
Monday, June 1 – Friday, June 5 Landmark Baptist Church is hosting “Wonder: Exploring the Wonder of God’s Creation” VBS, from Monday, June 1 through Friday, June 5, at 6 p.m. To…
Annual 20th of May wreath-laying ceremony held
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Wednesday, May 20, the annual 20th of May commemoration in Madison County concluded with the annual laying of the wreath ceremony, held at Four Freedoms Park, in Madison….
Madison celebrates 20th of May
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Saturday, May 16, was a day of great celebration for Madison County as the annual 20th of May was celebrated. The 20th of May celebration marks the anniversary of…
Way Back When
May 27, 1966 T.Z. Martin has been elected to serve as commander of Madison County Memorial Post No. 68 of The American Legion, Department of Florida for the 1966-67 term. The following…
MCHS Band announces show theme, leadership and more
Ady Kinsey news@greenepublishing.com Families and friends of band members gathered in the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cafeteria on Friday, May 8 for the MCHS Band end-of-year banquet. MCHS Director of Bands…
The Bush Wealth Advantage: Summer is a great time to teach kids about money
Brad Bayless Contributor A four- or five-year-old child may seem too young to grasp the concept of money management, but even at an early age, children waiting in a supermarket checkout line…
National Public Works Week, Employees Honored
During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, May 13, the commissioners adopted a proclamation declaring the week of Sunday, May 17 through Saturday, May 23…
Jail Report 5.14 – 5.20
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,…
Hurricane season returns; here’s how to be prepared
Ady Hammock news@greenepublishing.com Hurricane Preparedness Week may be one of the most important in the State of Florida. Observed annually in May, the week aims to raise awareness for preparedness for those…
Emergency preparedness for special needs residents
Before an emergency threatens the state, have a plan in place. People with unique abilities or special needs may face obstacles that require more detailed planning. Here are recommendations that may assist…
Pack and prepare for the hurricane season
Important documents • A list of style, serial number and manufacturer information for medical devices • List of important phone numbers (County emergency management office, evacuation sites, doctors, banks, schools, vets, out…
AlertMadison emergency notification service available
Ady Hammock news@greenepublishing.com Madison County has upgraded from the previous CodeRED system to AlertMadison, a text system designed to inform residents of emergencies such as severe weather, evacuations, missing persons, sudden road…
Beware of hurricane cleanup scams
Ady Hammock news@greenepublishing.com The Big Bend region of Florida has seen more than enough hurricanes in recent years. There were no major storms last year, but in 2024, Helene caused 18 deaths…
How your power is restored
Ady Hammock news@greenepublishing.com With the upcoming hurricane season comes rain, wind and power outages. Being left in the dark can be frustrating, but local electric companies immediately get to work to restore…
School Board reviews finances, approves agenda items ahead of summer break
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County School Board meeting on Tuesday, May 18 addressed financial reports, personnel matters and end-of-year celebrations during its meeting as district leaders prepared to close out the…