Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, Dec. 9, the New Testament Christian School Saints hosted the Lions of First Christian School, from High Springs, at the Madison Church of God Family Life Center….
Year: 2021
Madison Books hosts local author
Devyn LeBlanc reporter@greenepublishing.com On Friday, Dec. 3, Madison Books graciously opened their doors to six-time author Jimmy Deas, who spoke on his books and the inspirations behind them. Before becoming an author,…
Agnes Clare Howard
Agnes Clare Howard (Aggie – or “Punk” to her family), 85, died Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, after a short illness. She was born Nov. 4, 1936, in Madison, Fla., to Samuel Guy…
Learning As I Go: My Christmas Prayer
Dear God, As Christmas is upon us, there is a heaviness in my heart. Our world is broken. People are lost. Families are severed. Financial heartache has created a hopeless state, while…
Popeye’s Chicken and Taco Bell restaurants are alive and well
Shelly Holbrook: news@greenepublishing.com There has been a lot of buzz regarding the new restaurants coming to the City of Madison: Popeye’s Chicken and Taco Bell. City Manager Jerome Wyche shares that these…
Madison County Central School celebrates Bronco PRIDE
Shelly Smith news@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Central School (MCCS) holds a monthly celebration to reward excellent behavior demonstrated by their students, called PRIDE. The central school uses the acronym PRIDE to include…
Local 4-H members participate in State 4-H Indoor Archery Tournament
Shelly Smith news@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Dec. 4, Hickory Grove 4-H Club members headed to Newberry, Fla. to compete in the State 4-H Indoor Archery Tournament, at the Easton Newberry Archery Center. During…
Wingfield shares his story of healing and success
Shelly Smith news@greenepublishing.com Born and raised in Madison, Malcolm Wingfield shares his story of perseverance in the face of what seemed like impossible odds. On Dec. 7, 2017, Wingfield was severely injured…
Madison Garden Club hosts monthly meeting
Devyn LeBlanc news@greenepublishing.com The Madison Garden Club held their monthly meeting on Thursday, Dec. 2, at the Madison Woman’s Club. During the business portion of the meeting, it was discussed that the…
From the sunny side: Troubling times
I know this is supposed to be the “most wonderful time of the year” and you can trust me when I say that there is no danger at all of my Christmas…
New 24 hour gym coming to Madison
Devyn LeBlanc reporter@greenepublishing.com Bodyworks Family Fitness 24-hour gym is expanding its business to Madison, with three other locations in Valdosta, Ga., Lake Park, Ga. and Albany, Ga. Bodyworks Family Fitness has been…
Cowboys Gameday: The final summit
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com After the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys were defeated by a good Dunnellon team on Homecoming by a close 28-26 score, the team was naturally disappointed. Head Coach…
Ann Vickers Business Scholarship awarded to NFC student, Ansley English
NFC Contributor Since 2019, the North Florida College Foundation has been proud to award the Ann Vickers Business Scholarship, established by NFC Alumna, Ann M. Vickers. This scholarship assists first-generation students from…
Lost and found
Shelly Smith news@greenepublishing.com Rene and Maribel Ortega are owners of the downtown shipping store located on Range St., We Pack & Mail. Recently, the Ortegas purchased a mini shed to renovate into…
Vandalism in Town of Lee
Shelly Smith news@greenepublishing.com The bench located at the lake in the town of Lee has been vandalized. It appears as though someone attempted to remove the bench, resulting in damage to the…
Mary Jane Beggs
Mary Jane Beggs passed away peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021 to be with her Lord and Savior. She was born on May 31, 1934, in Atlanta, Ga., and was the daughter…
From the sunny side: The Great Xmas Tree Debate
First of all, I know I abbreviated Christmas with “Xmas.” I know some people are offended by this, thinking it’s a way of trying to take Christ out of Christmas. That’s not…
Healthcare Hero: Jessica Dedge
Shelly Smith news@greenepublishing.com Jessica Dedge was born and raised in Madison County, and remains a Madison County resident. She received her LPN from North Florida Community College in 2008, her Associate’s degree…
Being “petty” in Perry
Shelly Smith news@greenepublishing.com Two Madison County women were arrested in Perry, Fla. for petit theft on Saturday, Dec. 4 at 6:18 p.m. Lacy Katrisse Brinson, a 31 year old Madison resident, and…
Thankful for adversity: A family’s journey through addiction & recovery
Shelly Smith news@greenepublishing.com Michael and Lynn Hanners of Pinetta have a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. Their family has experienced the pain and long journey of addiction and recovery, and…