Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Lulu Gribbin was 15 when she was attacked by a shark while swimming at Rosemary Beach on June 7, 2024. The beach is located in Walton County, Fla. Another…
Local athlete to represent Florida
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Madison County native and Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warrior baseball player, Wiley Barfield, will be representing the State of Florida in the Fourth Annual 2D Sports Southeast Cup…
Tyler Shadrick for Madison County Commissioner District 2
As the August 18 election approaches, I want to take a moment to share what has prepared me to serve this community and why I believe I’m the right person for the…
Tension builds at Madison County School Board meeting
Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County School Board covered a wide range of topics during its nearly two-hour long workshop on Monday, July 6, including personnel decisions, budget planning, policy revisions, property…
Madison celebrates
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Saturday, July 4 was much more than the average Fourth of July celebration. It was a time to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of the United States…
Seven receive Christ at E.C. Tyner Children’s Camp
Kim Whigham Contributor Middle Florida Baptist Association (MFBA) has enjoyed yet another year of E.C. Tyner Children’s Camp at Pickett Lake. This is a four-day, summer sleep-away camp for children who have…
Tucker Odiorne enjoys first mission trip
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Tucker Odiorne recently became one of the youngest people to take on a 10-day mission trip to Brazil. The 14 year-old, who is the son of Adam and Haley…
MCHS Drum Major attends FSU SMC
Ady Kinsley news@greenepublishing.com Held yearly, the Florida State University (FSU) Summer Music Camp (SMC) is a week-long camp for band students, inside and outside of the Tallahassee area. This camp is full…
Way Back When
July 13, 1956 • Mr. and Mrs. George Rykard have returned from a two-week vacation at Cocoa Beach, Fla., with their sons Frank and Bobby Williams, who are doing some construction work…
The men who led America: Presidents throughout history
Continued from the Wednesday, July 8, Madison County Carrier. James Knox Polk 11th President of the United States (1845 – 1849) “The gratitude of the nation to the Sovereign Arbiter of all…
FWC urges boaters to be alert for jumping sturgeon on the Suwannee River
FWC Contributor The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is urging boaters on the Suwannee River to go slow and maintain 360-degree awareness for jumping gulf sturgeon, now through the end…
Dancing with disappointment
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com Disappointment is that dance partner who crushes your toes, misses the beat and hums off-key to your favorite song. I expect we all find ourselves dancing with disappointment from…
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: Empty nest? Time to revisit your financial plan
More than an emotional turning milestone, it can be a financial turning point The day children leave home is one that parents both anticipate and dread. After years of packed schedules, family…
Youngsters enjoy 4-H USA Camp
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Several youngsters enjoyed a fun and educational time during the recent 4-H USA Camp, held Monday, June 29, through Wednesday, July 1, at the Madison County Extension Office. The…
Summer fun continues at local libraries
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com This summer’s activities at the Greenville, Lee and Madison Public Libraries will continue through Saturday, July 18, with events for youngsters as well as adults. Greenville Public Library: •…
Greenville Fresh Farmer’s Market planned
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Saturday, July 18 will not be just any Farmer’s Market event in Greenville. In addition to an offering of fresh food from local providers, there will be a special…
Tri-County Electric Co-op to present Power Town
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com With the peak of the current hurricane season still on the horizon, and in an effort to stress the importance of safety around power lines, Tri-County Electric Cooperative will…
Lee American Legion Post 422 installs officers
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, June 25, the Howard C. Barker American Legion Post 422, in Lee, marked their one-year anniversary with an open house and the installation of officers for the…
American Legion Post to host Business After Hours
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Cherry Lake American Legion Post 224 will be hosting the Madison County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours on Tuesday, July 21, from 5 p.m. until 6:30 p.m….