On Friday, June 2, first year students from the Florida State University (FSU) College of Medicine visited Madison as part of the college’s Rural Learning Experience. The goal of the trip was…
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Recall: Chef Boyardee and other pasta
Chris Jones: Greene Publishing, Inc. Over 700,000 pounds of spaghetti and meatball products have been recalled by Conagra Brands Inc., of Milton, Pa. Misbranding and undeclared allergens were the cause of the…
Memorial Day ceremony held at Four Freedoms Park
Story Submitted: Memorial Day, the last Monday in May, is set aside as a day to remember those who have died serving our country. For many families, remembering those lost in battle…
AKA attends conference in Atlanta
Story Submitted: Members of the Nu Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. attended their 64th South Atlantic Conference in Atlanta, Ga ., March 22 through March 26. The Regional…
New Chiropractor coming to Madison
Chris Jones: Greene Publishing, Inc. A new chiropractor is coming to Madison. On Wednesday, July 5, at 9 a.m., Madison ChiroTherapy will host an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony. Madison ChiroTherapy will…
Hospital volunteers honored
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Wednesday, May 31, Madison County Memorial Hospital (MCMH) took the time to say “thank you” to a very special group of volunteers. The MCMH Auxiliary is…
JC Fead retires after 23 plus years
Selina Iglesias: Greene Publishing, Inc. After 23 plus years of working for the Town of Greenville as Public Works Supervisor, JC Fead resigned to pursue other interests. On Friday, May 19, the…
Storytelling Workshop a success
Story Submitted Storytelling has been alive and well in Madison. The Madison County Florida Storytelling folks have already brought us three successful storytelling events here in Madison. Each year on the Saturday…
7th Annual B.F. Killingsworth Gator Golf Classic deemed a success
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Monday, May 22, 64 golfers from around the area gathered at the Madison Country Club for the 7th Annual B.F. Killingsworth Gator Golf Classic. According to…
Madison natives appearing on Valdosta stage
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Anyone making the trip to Valdosta to catch Theatre Guild Valdosta’s (TGV) upcoming production of Neil Simon’s classic comedy The Odd Couple, may see a couple of…
Flags adorn courthouse square
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Local citizens may have noticed, over the last several days, a number of US flags around the courthouse square in downtown Madison. According to Stewart Scott from…
Memorial Day observance planned
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Monday, May 29, is the day this year set aside as Memorial Day. Memorial Day is the day we remember the sacrifices made by the members of…
Celebrating Madison County’s EMS
Selina Iglesias: Greene Publishing, Inc. This year, the 43rd EMS Week is celebrated from Sunday, May 21 to Saturday, May 27. In 1974, President Gerald Ford authorized EMS Week to celebrate EMS…
Local makes it big in NYC
Nancy Taylor: Greene Publishing, Inc. Ivy Baldwin was raised in Madison County. She danced with Becky’s Dance Steps Studio for 13 years. She attended Madison County schools, graduating in 1993 from Madison…
Florida Concealed Weapons Class being offered June 3
Story Submitted The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to be once again offering the Florida Concealed Weapons Class. Up to 12 people per class will be accepted and the class will…
Hope Outdoors to hold fundraiser
Selina Iglesias: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, June 24, the Hope Outdoors Madison Chapter will be having the first Shootin’ With Hope Skeet Shoot Fundraiser at Olympia Bend Plantation, located at 6514…
The Enough Movement
Selina Iglesias: Greene Publishing, Inc. According to the National Report on Self Esteem, 98 percent of girls, specifically teenagers, feel there is an immense pressure from external sources to look a certain…
Makings of the Mr. Esquire gentlemen
Story Submitted Napkins in your lap, elbows off the table, sit upright, say “please,“ ”excuse me,“ and ”thank you.” The Mr. Esquire Gentlemen of the Nu Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa…
Chuck Roberson Grand Marshal for 20th of May
Selina Iglesias: Greene Publishing, Inc. This year’s Grand Marshal for the 20th of May is Chuck Roberson, a dynamic Blues singer born in Augusta, Ga. As a child, Roberson and his family…