Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Madison County High School (MCHS) senior Blaydon Plain has made it official that he will trade his maroon and silver for orange and blue after he graduates this spring….
Year: 2021
Sensation and sadness fill an unusual week
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Picture Matt Dillon, exiting his office with guns a-blazing as he tracks down another ruthless villain on the dusty streets of Dodge City. That gives you a sense of…
Healthcare Hero: Jackie Akers
Devyn LeBlanc reporter@greenepublishing.com Jackie Akers, born and raised in Madison, has worked as a school psychologist for 16 years. She first decided she wanted to become a school psychologist when she was…
Cowboys Gameday: The gauntlet begins
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Even though the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys are no strangers to the playoff season, that doesn’t mean the games are any easier or the stakes aren’t any…
Meet NFC High School Dual Enrollment Student, Taylen Parrish-Fagin
NFC Contributor Taylen Parrish-Fagin is a senior at James Madison Preparatory High School and is currently dual-enrolled in North Florida College’s Advanced Manufacturing and Production Technology program. According to NFC instructor Bill…
Busy Bee donates $24,000 to Madison County’s Junior Auxiliary
Devyn LeBlanc reporter@greenepublishing.com Busy Bee held their annual golf tournament this past September in Lake City. The Junior Auxiliary of Madison County lends their hand for the tournament each year. In turn,…
From the sunny side: Two sentences
This is something I have had on my mind for a few weeks now. You could say it’s been sort of percolating, like a pot of coffee, until now. I reckon I’ll…
State legislators meet with Madison citizens
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Nov. 9, local state legislators and their representatives took the time to hear questions and concerns of local government officials, as well as local citizens, during their…
Legislative Delegation meeting
Sen. Loranne Ausley and Rep. Jason Shoaf will be at the Madison County Courthouse Annex for their annual Legislative Delegation meeting. They will be hearing from and speaking to local government leaders…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Veterans Day – In honor of those who have served
We will celebrate Veterans Day on Thursday, Nov. 11. With it comes a holiday for some, special family gatherings for others, or just another day at work (depending on what your job…
Learning As I Go: I’m calling it depression
“I felt sad.” “I didn’t have energy to take care of my new little baby.” “It should have been the happiest time of my life.” “Somedays, I couldn’t even get out of…
Broncos open hoops season with a win
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Central School (MCCS) Broncos opened their basketball season with a commanding 41-9 win over the Tigers of Jefferson Somerset Middle School on Tuesday, Nov. 11 in…
Willie Robertson visits Honey Lake
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Sunday, Oct. 24, clients, staff and invited guests enjoyed hearing from Willie Robertson during the Sunday morning service at Honey Lake Church. Robertson is best known as one…
Local musician to perform at C&D Bistro
Devyn LeBlanc reporter@greenepublishing.com Enjoy the sounds of acoustic rock played by Mike Keeler on Friday, Nov. 12 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at C&D Bistro, located at 144 SW Horry Ave.,…
Dwayne Keith Bell
Dwayne Keith Bell, 50, passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 14, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. He was born on Dec.12, 1970, in Madison. Dwayne enjoyed hanging out with friends, family, cooking and going…
Deacon Willie Alexander “Tub” April 1, 1948 – Nov. 4, 2021
Proud parents, Jimmy Alexander, Sr. and Mary Robinson Thomas, of Madison County welcomed Willie Alexander into their family and to the community on April 1, 1948. Willie remained a lifelong resident of the…
See ya later, alligator
Deidre Meyers news@greenepublishing.com Taylor County residents Walt McGuire and his son, Shawn, harvested an 829-pound, 13-foot 10-inch alligator on Tuesday, Oct. 26, in the Taylor County area. The alligator was harvested with…
Alpha Omega Jackson “Peabo” Jan. 1, 1978 – Oct. 28, 2021
Alpha Omega Jackson, the son of Adean Ward and Ronnie Jackson, was their New Year’s Day bundle of joy, born on Jan. 1, 1978. He was a lifelong resident of Madison. Preceding…
Cowboys Gameday: Underdogs again
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Compared to past seasons, it has been a somewhat rare occasion that the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys have found themselves as the underdog. More often than not,…
Young scientists showcased at Aucilla Christian Academy
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com Gym bleachers transformed from spectator seating to a showcase of science experiments at Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) on Thursday, Oct. 28. The Science Fair exhibits represented a variety of…