Saturday January 25 The 701 BC Venue and Brewery, located at 701 SW Range Ave., in Madison, is hosting a Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. with prizes…
Category: Community News
Local wildlife center now has rare tamarin monkeys
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com With a high-pitched chirp, a cotton-topped tamarin monkey takes a chunk of grape with his gray-furred claw, sucks down the juicy sweetness and makes eyes for another tidbit. A…
Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr’s Dream
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com “I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia, the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to…
An oasis in troubled waters
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Formerly known as the Florida United Methodist Children’s Home, the Residing Hope at Madison Youth Ranch, in Pinetta, remains a place of hope and healing for children of all…
Madison Youth Ranch plans 10th anniversary celebration
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Saturday, Feb. 1 is a special day for Residing Hope at Madison Youth Ranch. The organization will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Pinetta location, where over 150 children…
Success is the standard at Residing Hope
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Julie found her way to The Madison Youth Ranch after a failed foster placement. That experience, and others, caused Julie to be emotionally distant, and she avoided interaction with…
Lions Club assists hospital
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison Lions Club recently made a significant donation to Madison County Memorial Hospital through their “Tree of Life” program. The Lions Club donated $5,000 to the hospital to…
Handsome Brook Farms recalls eggs due to health risk
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Recently, Handsome Brook Farms recalled 10,800 units of their Organic Pasture Raised 24-Count Eggs because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. These units were distributed in 25 different Costco…
The Bush Wealth Advantage
How to choose the right wealth advisor for you and your family. A guide to finding the perfect partner for your financial journey. Selecting the right wealth advisor is one of the…
Jail Report
Dec. 31 Tavion McIntyre – Flee elude LEO with lights and siren active, marijuana distribution, operating a motor vehicle without a valid license Jan. 1 Antonio Robinson – Criminal registration Amy Grinstead…
Chamber hosts fundraiser for AWPC
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com As is their yearly tradition, the Madison County Chamber of Commerce held a Christmas fundraiser for last year’s Non-profit of the Year award winner at the Best of Madison…
Florida knows how to beat the heat, but how do we beat the cold?
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com There is a simultaneous blessing and curse that comes with living in Florida. It is one of the states with the most drastic weather changes. Florida has risks of…
Housing scholarship opportunities available for students
Jason Futch news@greenepublishing.com Housing scholarship opportunities are now available for high school students in the local area through the Southern Scholarship Foundation (SSF). Students who are planning to attend Florida A&M University,…
MCCS holds shoe donations for Lady Broncos
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison County Central School (MCCS) will be holding a shoe donation drop-off to raise funds for their Lady Broncos Softball team from now until Saturday, Feb. 8. MCCS asks…
Madison children enjoy toy give away
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On the afternoon of Thursday, Dec. 19, a toy give away was held at the Madison Recreation Center. The toys were given away to dozens of youngsters who showed…
Bingo night approaches
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Grumpy’s Diner on Main, located at 244 SW Range Ave., in Madison, is hosting their monthly Bingo Night on Monday, Jan. 13, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., with…
Pinetta blesses residents
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Pinetta Firehouse, located at 509 NE Persimmon Dr., in Pinetta, installed a Blessing Box in November to help any residents in Pinetta or the surrounding areas. If…
MCSO holds cocoa and cookies with the sheriff
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Friday, Dec. 20, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) with 11:1 Catering held their Cocoa and Cookies with the Sheriff at two different locations: Haffye Hayes Park, in…
Surprise planned for 55-Plus Club
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The monthly luncheon meeting of the 55-Plus Club on Wednesday, Jan. 8, will be a surprise presentation by Hickory Grove Methodist Church. The luncheon is scheduled to begin at…
Jail Report
Dec. 24 Delmon Johnson – Aggravated battery causing bodily harm or disability Adaji Garwood – Driving while license suspended habitual offender Fairley Pitts – Driving while license suspended or revoked third subsequent…