Nancy Cooksey Scarboro, 64, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Tallahassee, Fla. Nancy was born August 11, 1957, in Monticello, Fla., to Robert Fred Cooksey and Florence Akridge Cooksey. She…
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Frank Hillsdon Ruff
Frank Hillsdon Ruff, 80, passed away on Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, at The Fellowship Home, in Valdosta Ga. Frank was born July 13, 1941, in Jacksonville, Fla. to Frank Lawrence Ruff and…
Learning As I Go: I was glad he broke his leg
Each year when I taught elementary school there was that one kid. The one who made my life as a teacher extra hard. The one who challenged everything I did. The one…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Children learn what they live
I was talking to a teenager the other day, and she was telling me how when she gets in trouble, at home, she gets slapped. I was horrified. I know this seems…
Morris Bell: New softball head coach in Hamilton County
Lee Trawick news@greenepublishing.com On Monday, Aug. 30, the Hamilton County Trojans announced hiring long-time volunteer coach, Morris Bell, to take over the Lady Trojans softball program. Coach Bell has over 25 years…
Madison Farm Bureau holds Speech Contest
Devyn LeBlanc reporter@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Sept. 7, the Madison County Farm Bureau held its Annual County Youth Speech Contest. This years topic was “Agriculture impacts everyone’s daily life. What are three effective…
Madison First Baptist Church kicks off Awanas
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Wednesday, Sept. 8, the youngsters at Madison First Baptist Church were thrilled to kick off a new year of their Awanas club. Thirty kids showed up for the…
Madison Kiwanis Club continues support for education
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com At the Thursday, Aug. 26 meeting of the Madison Kiwanis Club, the organization presented a $2,500 check to continue their support of the Madison County Excellence in Education Foundation….
Fund established for local children
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com A fund has been established for the two young children, ages three and four, of Monica Lopez-Gayosso, who was tragically killed in a car accident on Thursday, Sept. 9….
The Fab Five of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office
Devyn LeBlanc reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is delightfully run by five fabulous ladies who all share a great passion for what they do and truly define what it means…
Colts gallup into opening day
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The stands at Lanier Field were filled with football fans as the Madison County Youth Football League kicked off its season on Saturday, Aug. 28. The heat and humidity…
MCHS holds College and Career Day
Savannah Reams Contributor On Friday, Sept. 3, community members, colleges and businesses came together at Madison County High School (MCHS) to educate students on the many college and career possibilities awaiting them…
First Madison County Courthouse
Tommy Greene Contributor The business of the county was conducted at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Carter, a widow, whose home was near San Pedro until 1832. In that year, San Pedro…
Terri L Gaylord
Terri L Gaylord, 59, passed away on Monday, Sept. 13, 2021 in Valdosta, Ga. Terri was born on Oct. 18, 1961 in Valdosta to Claude Johnson and Margaret Gibbs DeLoach. She was…
Cheryl Brown Clemons
Cheryl Brown Clemons, 70, of Greenville, Fla., passed on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, in New Zion Cemetery, in Greenville. A viewing…
Betty Jean McLeod
Betty Jean McLeod, 90, died Tuesday, Sept. 14, surrounded by her family at her home. She was born in Griffin, Ga., on Feb. 10, 1931. She was the eldest daughter of the…
Great Pumpkin LumiNights to debut at Wild Adventures World-class fall event comes to South Georgia
Wild Adventures Contributor Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Ga., has announced the addition of a new fall event that will bring “larger-than-life” pumpkin sculptures, family-friendly fun and a $700,000 investment to…
From the sunny side: Dedication or commitment?
I am frequently reminded of just how blessed I was to be Pat Patrick’s son. The older I get, the more I value the lessons, stories and values he passed along to…
Greenville Town Council considers pay raise
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Greenville Town Council on Monday, Sept. 13, the council members held the first reading of an ordinance which, if passed, would give the…
Cowboys conquer Fighting Christians
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com For the past two weeks, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys have been seeking redemption. After suffering a devastating loss to the Valdosta High School Wildcats in their…