Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com There is a quote credited to a high school basketball coach, Tim Notke, and popularized by professional athletes Tim Tebow and Kevin Durant that says, “Hard work beats talent…
Year: 2021
Aca holds Golf for Kids tournament
Aucilla Christian Academy Contributor Each year, the Aucilla Christian Academy Alumni Association hosts an event to raise funds to benefit the ACA financial aid program. All financial aid is need-based and currently…
Madison Public Library hosts activities
Shelly Smith news@greenepublishing.com The Madison Public Library hosts numerous events and activities for children and families. Space is limited for all of these events due to COVID-19 precautions, so if you would…
Mr. James Oris “Shorty” Williams (1961 -2021)
Born on March 5, 1961, to Chandler Williams, Sr. and Annie Ree Williams was their precious baby boy, James Oris Williams, who brought much joy into their lives. He was a lifelong…
Kathleen Young Higley
Kathleen Young Higley, 97, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021 in Madison, Florida. Kathleen was born April 16, 1924 in Madison, to Marwin H. and Nita Law Young. She was of…
John “Bruce” Thames
Mr. John “Bruce” Thames, age 68, of Madison, Fla. departed this life on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021 at the Green Park Senior Care Home, in Kennesaw, Ga. Bruce was born in Gainesville,…
George York Mills, Jr.
George York Mills, Jr. (90) passed away at home with family on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Winter Garden, Fla. He was born in 1930, in Monticello, Fla., to George York Mills…
Republican party holds Constitutional Dinner
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, Nov. 11, the local Republican party held their annual James Madison U.S. Constitution Dinner at Devine Events, in Madison. The sold-out event featured a good meal, as…
Learning As I Go: In the breaking
“So how do we cut this stuff anyway?” I asked my husband. He handed me a razor knife. “That part is easy. You score it with the razor knife, bend that chunk…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Happy birthday, Logan
Last year, on Dec. 12, I entered into a different part of my life I had never encountered before; being a “boy mom/grandma.” I raised two daughters and I was always so…
Local photographer’s art selected to hang in gallery
Devyn LeBlanc reporter@greenepublishing.com Wilkerson began her journey in photography when her children were young. “When my kids were little, I always liked photos and photography,” she began. “I always loved photographing my…
January was a bad month for the Thomas name
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Though it is unknown if the folks in the following stories are related, their tragedies certainly brought much sorrow to the family name. In the last week of January…
Madison Creative Arts Academy Fine Arts Exhibition
Shelly Smith news@greenepublishing.com The Madison Creative Arts Academy would like to extend an invitation to the community to take part in their Fine Arts Exhibition which will take place on Tuesday, Dec….
4-H farm judging at the North Florida Fair
Shelly Smith news@greenepublishing.com Madison County 4-H students set off to compete at the North Florida fair grounds for farm judging on Saturday, Nov. 13. There were three teams representing Madison at the…
Angel gifting tree available at the Hair Parlor
Shelly Smith news@greenepublishing.com Stylists Shannon Keel and Mandy Bowen work at The Hair Parlor in Lee, and they enjoy creating looks that help women feel good about themselves. But this holidays season,…
Willie Howard Solomon, Jr.
Willie Howard Solomon, Jr. brought much happiness and joy into the household of Willie Howard Solomon, Sr. and Fannie White Solomon on April 18, 1953, the day he came into the world….
Jeremiah “Jerry” Miller
Jeremiah “Jerry” Miller, 66, of Greenville’s Sirmans Community passed on Saturday, November 20, 2021. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, in Wigginsville Community Cemetery. Viewing is from 4 to 6…
George Tom Pinesett
Mr. George Tom Pinesett, a World War II Veteran, born and raised in Madison, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021. Mr. George was one of the first African American Seamen…
From the sunny side: Future plans
Not too long ago, I was asked by someone if I had considered writing a book. I was flattered that this person might think I would have enough to say in order…
Canine apprehends suspect on the run
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Contributor According to a report made by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), on Friday, Nov 26, at 11:55 p.m., MCSO received a request for assistance from the…