Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The mid-summer celebration, known as “Independence Day,” or the Fourth of July, is filled with fireworks, outdoor cook-outs and much summertime fun. It is well known that the day…
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July 4 pool party safety
Metro Contributor Americans gather in backyards across the United States in celebration of the nation’s independence each July. Festivities often include delicious foods cooked on the grill, music, laughter, and, if there…
Dogs may be at risk of heatstroke this summer
Kenzie James news@greenepublishing.com Recent heat advisories and heat indexes over 100 degrees Fahrenheit advise people to take precautions to prevent heat exhaustion and heatstroke, but humans are not the only ones at…
Wild Adventure ticket winners announced
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Greene Publishing, Inc., recently had a drawing for Wild Adventure tickets for Lady A and Sublime with Rome Live. TJ Mattair, David Sykes, Jumelia Lee, Lindsey Lawson and Lizzy…
Flags around the courthouse helps Madison County schools
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com During the last weeks of school, Carol Gibson visited all five elementary schools in Madison County. During her visit, Gibson discussed with the students the first American flag, present…
The Bush Wealth Advantage
Interesting facts about Independence Day The Business of Fireworks As most middle-school age kids know, in the summer of 1776, representatives of the 13 colonies considered a resolution that would declare their…
Madison hosts international training
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the weekend of Thursday, June 6, through Sunday, June 9, several people from as far away as California, Texas, Michigan, Canada and more were in town for specialized…
Meet Miss Madison: Leah Singletary
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com Leah Singletary, 18, was crowned the 2024 Miss Madison at the pageant on Saturday, April 6. Singletary, the daughter of Scott and Laura Singletary, is a recent graduate from…
National Insurance Awareness Day
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com More than 92.1 percent of people in the U.S. are insured. Friday, June 28, has been designated as National Insurance Awareness Day. Insurance protects against accidents, natural disasters and…
Dog Days of Summer: Bear
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Animal Services Contributor Boy has it been hot, days like these are perfect for swimming, and we have just the right friend for you to take with you….
Fourth of July for your pets
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com As summer kicks into full-gear, American’s everywhere prepare to fire up their grills, stoke up their inner patriot and get the fireworks ready for the Fourth of July. This…
Dog Days of Summer
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com The popular phrase, “the dog days of summer” describes the days of late summer, but many may not be aware of the origin of the phrase. The “dog days…
Janice Ethel Lamb
Janice Ethel Lamb, aged 86, of Jacksonville, Fla., passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024. Lamb was born in Madison County, Fla., on Nov. 25,1937. She graduated from Madison High School (1955),…
Vera Mae English Register
Mrs. Vera Mae English Register, age 74, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 23, 2024, in Madison, Fla. Vera was born on March 22, 1950, to Wesley and Margaret…
Madison County FFA Alumni holds Boston Butt fundraiser
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Future Farmers of America (FFA) Alumni are holding a Boston Butt fundraiser supporting agriculture education students throughout Madison. They will be selling Boston Butts until Sunday,…
Deerwood Inn and Campground operates under new ownership
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Deerwood Inn and Campground has recently begun operation under new ownership and management, and with the new ownership, many improvements are under way. New owner Robert Sutliff and…
Grocery locker opens
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com If you are in need of emergency food, there is an easy accessible grocery locker at the Madison Health Department, located at 218 SW Third Ave., in Madison. An…
The Florida Future Chef competition is accepting student applications
Kenzie James news@greenepublishing.com The annual Florida Future Chef competition, sponsored by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, is currently accepting applications for contestants for the 2024 competition. Students from seven-years-old…
Boyz to Kings holds awards ceremony
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com A large crowd gathered on Tuesday, May 28, for the Boyz to Kings (BTK) Awards Day, held in the James Madison Preparatory High School gym. Many hard-working students were…
Madison Health and Rehab Center holds Father’s Day luncheon
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison Health and Rehabilitation Center recently held a special Father’s Day luncheon for all their fathers. On Thursday, June 13, the Madison Health and Rehabilitation Center, located at…