FWC Contributor The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) 2021-2022 High School Fishing Program offers high school fishing clubs or teams the opportunity to teach fisheries conservation, practice fishing skills and…
Year: 2021
Shepherd’s Hand is ready to serve
A memorial service will be held honoring the lives of Janet Matheny Peterson, Victor Matheny and Tommy Matheny this Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Divine Events, located at 5696…
Remembering the Matheny’s
A memorial service will be held honoring the lives of Janet Matheny Peterson, Victor Matheny and Tommy Matheny this Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Divine Events, located at 5696…
Texas Hold’Em Tournament was huge success
Emerald Greene Parsons emerald@greenepublishing.com A large crowd turned out for the third Madison County Chamber of Commerce Texas Hold’Em Poker Tournament on Saturday, July 24. The tournament, which was held at the…
Progress on the new Popeyes/Taco Bell site
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Progress continues to be made at the site where the Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) and Sonic restaurants once stood. The old KFC store has now been leveled to make…
Learning As I Go: Made new
Five years ago, my husband and I spent eight months carefully tearing down an old church building, trying to salvage all the usable wood for our future home. That eight-month stretch was…
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The most valuable thing in the world is knowledge. In life, we must all learn to embrace knowledge. To look for knowledge. To crave more knowledge. Knowledge is power. Knowledge provides us…
Is it COVID-19 or allergies?
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com While allergy season is still in bloom, it is possible to confuse allergy symptoms with the onset of COVID-19. However, there are some basic differences that may help you…
Election expert Ion Sancho headlines voter ed event
Noted election expert and voter advocate, Ion Sancho, will speak onvoter registration, voting and the impact of Florida Senate Bill 90 onMonday, Aug. 30 at 6 p.m. in the Conference Room of…
Brandie Kay needs your help
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Pinetta native Brandie Kay Littleton was forced to recently quit her job due to her long-term battle with colon cancer that began in 2016. With mounting medical bills and…
From the sunny side: Gone fishing
In the process of “making conversation” a few days ago, someone asked me if I enjoyed fishing. Of course, without hesitation, I replied, “Absolutely.” I have always loved fishing. One of my…
Guest commentary: UF/IFAS scientist devoted to rural health
J. Scott Angle Contributor LaToya O’Neal cares about your community in part because she’s from a place that’s like it. She knows that although the Department of Health has COVID-19 vaccines, they’re…
Mother Sallie Mae McDonald Jonas
On Aug. 23, 1929, Mother Sallie Mae McDonald Jonas, 91, was the beautiful baby daughter born to Julia Mae McDonald. She was a lifelong resident of Madison. On Sunday evening, Aug. 22,…
James (Jim) Henry Floyd
James (Jim) Henry Floyd, age 80, died peacefully, with his family by his side, Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021, at his home in Lake City, Fla. He was born on Sept. 21, 1940,…
The decrease in bees could mean a decrease in your wallet
Mike Johnson news@greenepublishing.com All around the United States, the population of honey bees keeps dropping lower and lower. Over the years, in some states, there has been up to a 40 percent…
Before Mayberry, there was Madison
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Several years ago, Hurricane Floyd made its way towards the shores of Jacksonville, Fla. This resulted in thousands of residents of that fair city fleeing westward for higher ground….
MCCB expanding into Taylor County
TaCo Times and Perry Newspapers, Inc. Contributor Expressing a desire to fill “a void” when it comes to hometown banks and providing personalized services to local residents and businesses, Madison County Community…
Gerald Fred Moses
Mr. Gerald Fred Moses, 76, of Lee, passed away on Aug. 19, 2021, at his home. Gerald was born Nov. 7, 1944, in Panama City, Florida to Harry Lee Moses and Nella…
Brother James Pursley, Jr.: 1948 – 2021
Brother James Pursley, Jr., 73, was a lifelong resident of Madison County. He was the son of James Pursley, Sr. and Louella McGhee Pursley. He transitioned from this life to live with…
Deacon Freddie James “Pee Wee” Simmons: 1950 -2021
Deacon Freddie James Simmons, 71, of Madison, the fifth child born to F.J. and Alice Moore Simmons, was a lifelong resident of the Georgetown community. He transitioned to his eternal home on…