Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular luncheon meeting of the 55-Plus Club on Wednesday, Nov. 13, Madison Fire Chief Bruce Jordan will present a program on fire safety and the importance of…
Category: Community News
Clean-up efforts appreciated
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The historic site on Martin Luther King Boulevard that most recently housed Madison Middle School saw its share of fallen trees and debris following two recent hurricanes. Yet, due…
Greenville hosts family night at Haffye Hays Park
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Wednesday, Oct. 2, from 5 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. the Town of Greenville hosted a family fun night at Haffye Hays Park. The Town of Greenville hosted this…
Meet the 2024-2025 MCHS Vaquero Guard
Meet the 2024 Madison County High School Vaquero Guard. [Lindsi Jones Photography/Courtesy]
Lights, camera, action: Emma Akerman finds her field of dreams
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Emma Akerman has had a vivid imagination and a love for storytelling since she was in the second grade. Music and photography were equally filling her mind with a…
MCAA celebrates Red Ribbon Week
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Red Ribbon Week is celebrated annually to educate youth in drug prevention activities. Since the beginning of Red Ribbon Week in 1985, the campaign has reached millions of U.S….
Fire pits recalled after reports of serious burn injuries
The Associated Press Contributor Nearly 90,000 tabletop fire pits are being recalled after flames shooting out from them resulted in a handful of serious burn injuries. The Colsen-branded fire pits, which are…
The Bush Wealth Advantage: The emotional impact of daylight savings time
Daylight can impact decision-making in ways investors don’t realize. Daylight Savings Time (DST) is the practice of moving clocks forward by one hour during the warmer months to extend evening daylight and…
Jail Report
Oct. 22 Byron Merritt – Hold for court Jason Plain – Aggravated battery person uses a deadly weapon Oct. 23 Anthony Bradley – Driving on a permanently revoked driver’s license, driving while…
Community Calendar
Now through Saturday, Nov. 2 • Suwannee Hardware and Feed, located at 10572 Bridge St., in White Springs, Fla., with hold a White Springs Haunted Barn. There is a fee of five…
Rotary Club postpones Prime Rib Dinner
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison Rotary Club has decided to postpone this year’s annual Prime Rib Dinner fundraiser. The event, usually held in October, was postponed due to the number of people…
Madison County Cattlemen and Big Bend Cattlewomen to hold meeting
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, Nov. 21, there will be a joint meeting of the Madison County Cattlemen and the Big Bend Cattlewomen at the Madison County Extension Office, located at 184…
Breast Cancer Awareness Month event held
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and in an effort to further raise awareness of the importance of early detection where breast cancer is concerned, a special event…
Founders’ Day fun enjoyed by many
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Saturday, Oct. 19, was the perfect day for the annual Founders’ Day celebration at Hickory Grove Methodist Church, in Madison. The grounds were all cleaned up from Hurricane Helene’s…
Keeping Your Pets Safe this Halloween
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com With all of the fun festivities and hullabaloo of Halloween, it can be easy to overlook potential risks that may be ever-more prevalent for your pets at home. While…
Forever in our hearts
April 11, 1934 – October 29, 2023 Gone but not forgotten “We love you. We miss you.” – The Family Happy Birthday Son “We love you. We miss you.” – Ma and…
Big Bend Hospice offers volunteer training
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Big Bend Hospice is offering volunteer training on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Their volunteers provide companionship, emotional support, administrative support, assistance with small tasks…
Local newspaper publisher speaks to Rotarians
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison Rotary Club on Wednesday, Oct. 16, local newspaper Publisher Emerald Greene, from Greene Publishing, Inc., spoke to the club about the local…
Travel Orlando Ahoy—dinner and a show!
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com Orlando, Fla., offers countless opportunities during travel. An essential part of the travel experience is trying out local restaurants, but with so many options, it can be overwhelming to…
Celebrate color and creativity at Crayola Experience Orlando
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com Do you have a child who loves to play and create? For all things colorful and bright, many parents turn to Crayola products to fuel their child’s inner artist—and…