Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Arthur Burkett, originally from Southern Alabama, began farming about 17 years ago after moving to Madison from Pensacola, Fla. He wanted to do something to keep busy after retiring…
Year: 2021
Cowgirls fall to Lady Tigers
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The last time the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls faced the Union County High School Lady Tigers, it was a night that many would like to forget. That…
Education Spotlight: Linda Irvine
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Personnel Specialist Linda Irvine is employed in the Madison County School District office, carrying out a mission that is critical to the success of the school system within the…
Chamber celebrates the “Best of Madison”
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It wasn’t a traditional “banquet” for the Madison County Chamber of Commerce this year. That was to be expected as the area begins to make its way away from…
From the sunny side: Canceling
I promise you, I am really trying hard to keep my promise to you. It gets very difficult, but I am giving it a sincere effort to keep most of our visits…
Chicken dinner fundraiser set
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Timmy Dyke will be firing up the grill again to help raise money for a great cause. Chicken dinners will be sold on Saturday, March 13, from 11 a.m….
NFC District Board of Trustees provide valuable leadership
NFC Contributor North Florida College (NFC) District Board of Trustees unanimously approved Ricky Lyons of Lafayette County as chair and William “Billy” Washington of Madison as vice-chair of the board. Lyons was…
Cowgirls finish home stretch with dramatic win
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls finished a three-game home stretch in dramatic fashion on Thursday, Feb. 25, when Carter Gore belted a walk-off home run in the…
Madison Passion Play returns
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com After skipping last year due to coronavirus concerns, The Madison Passion Play returns for its eighth year. The play is a favorite for many during their annual celebration of…
Big Bend Hospice salutes local volunteers
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Friday, Feb. 19, staff members and volunteers from Big Bend Hospice (BBH) gathered at Norris Cafe to present the “Heart of Hospice” award to a pair of local…
Learning As I Go: Watching Papa die
Some things are always supposed to be open invitations to stop by, play cards and eat supper. Fishing trips on the Little River in Papa’s john boat. Homemade ice cream churning on…
EX-ARMY MAN SENTENCED FOR DUI MANSLAUGHTER
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Thirty-five-year-old Tanner M. Welch was the driver responsible for the wreck that claimed the life of 61-year-old Army Veteran and First Sergeant Eddie T. Smith. On Friday, Dec. 21,…
Sandra Denise Gee 1971 – 2021
Sandra Denise “Sandy Gee” Gee, 49, of Madison, Fla. went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Feb. 15, 2021. A lifelong resident of Madison, she was the daughter of Thomas…
ACA Senior Night
Kathrine Alderman news@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Jan. 19, Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) held Senior Night to congratulate their outgoing seniors on the basketball team. The outgoing seniors were Anna Burton, Monica Campos-Galindo, Riley…
Camo Day proves to be a successful hunt
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Sunday, Jan. 31, the pews of Madison Church of God were crowded with camo-clad hunters and outdoor enthusiasts for a special message and presentation from John Herndon, with…
Answering the call to serve: Sheriff David Harper
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com “Leadership is an opportunity to serve. It is not a trumpet call to self-importance.” -J. Donald Walters David Harper has been married to his high school sweetheart, Jennifer Dickinson…
Learning As I Go: When leaders fall
Rarely do I write about politics or news events, but this week, my heart is burdened over the recent investigation into the life of a well-known Christian apologist, Ravi Zacharias. For decades,…
Withlacoochee River flooded
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Due to several days of rain over the past couple of weeks, the Withlacoochee River has flowed out of its banks and into the nearby floodplain. According to the…
Local residents fought racism
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com In 1904, Rev. J.P. Bresnahan, a Diocesan missionary, began establishing churches in North and Central Florida. In the beginning, services were held in private homes and at the courthouse…
Area Ford dealership helps school
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Pinetta Elementary School (PES) recently received a generous boost to their plan to provide new playground equipment to the students of the school. Walt’s Live Oak Ford, from Live…