Story Submitted In the world of mergers and acquisitions, there is a new twist: credit unions buying banks. Since 2011, there have been less than 10 deals recorded and one of…
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Base Street McDonald’s celebrating grand opening
Chris Jones: Greene Publishing, Inc. If you have driven by the McDonald’s on Highway 90 recently, you have undoubtedly noticed the construction and renovations that have been engulfing the building and blocking…
Jakes Day scheduled for this weekend
Emerald G. Parsons: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Madison County Chapter of National Wild Turkey Federation will host their annual Jakes Day on Saturday, Mar. 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This…
Puppies in need of homes
Nancy Taylor: Greene Publishing, Inc. Suwannee Valley Humane Society is in need of finding forever homes for puppies. The shelter has approx.15puppies in house right now needing to find homes. Puppies are…
Good food and better company for Madison seniors
Chris Jones: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Senior Citizens Council of Madison County, Inc., located at 1161 SW Harvey Greene Drive in Madison, is a lively place to be on any given afternoon…
Popular toddler swing recalled amid breakages
Story Submitted Little Tikes is recalling over 500,000 of their “2-in-1 Snug’n Secure” pink toddler swings. The recall pertains to swings manufactured in the United States from November 2009 through May 2014…
Spirit of America across Florida
Story Submitted “Spirit of America across Florida” was celebrated right here in Madison by our local members of the Republican Club and Executive Committee. This rally was organized by the Chairman of…
Madison County Turkey Federation holds annual banquet
Emerald G. Parsons: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Madison County Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) members and guests were served a delicious seafood buffet meal Saturday evening, Feb. 25, during…
Volunteers are the Heart of Big Bend Hospice!
Story Submitted February is National Heart Month. So what better time for Big Bend Hospice to salute volunteers who are truly “The Heart of Hospice.” This is not a cliché. Because without…
Come enjoy Business After Hours with the Madison Church of God
Emerald G. Parsons: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Feb. 28 Business After Hours will be hosted by the Madison Church of God, located at 771 Colin Kelly Hwy, in Madison,. Madison County Chamber…
MCFEE is making a difference
Nancy Taylor: Greene Publishing, Inc. Madison County Foundation for Excellence in Education, Inc. (MCFEE) incorporated in February 1991 to promote community support and gather resources for local public schools. The hope of…
Jade Plummer heading to the Florida Storytelling Festival
Story Submitted Madison County Storytelling and the Florida Storytelling Association are pleased to announce that for the third year in a row a student from Madison County is a winner in the…
Looking for a summer camp? Key questions to ask…
Story Submitted It’s only February, but many parents are already thinking about their child’s summer vacation plans. Summer camp is often high on the list. But before picking a camp, parents should…
Business After Hours postponed one week
Emerald G. Parsons: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Madison County Chamber of Commerce would like to announce that due to the annual Livestock Show, next week, the monthly Business After Hours will be…
Woman’s Club says thank you to first responders
Chris Jones: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Madison Woman’s Club presented care packages to local first responders and emergency personnel on Monday, Feb. 13. Carol Gibson, who was chairman of the project, stated…
Lions Club announces fundraiser
Chris Jones: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Madison Lions Club met on Tuesday, Feb. 7, at Cucinnella’s Brick Oven Pizzeria in Madison to discuss their upcoming fundraiser. The Club will be selling chicken…
NFCC Artist Series presents THE PEKING ACROBATS Feb. 23
China’s most gifted tumblers, contortionists, jugglers, cyclists, gymnasts and musicians perform at NFCC MADISON, FL – In THE PEKING ACROBATS, a troupe of China’s most gifted tumblers, contortionists, jugglers, cyclists and gymnasts,…
Russian String Orchestra dazzles crowd
Chris Jones: Greene Publishing, Inc. North Florida Community College (NFCC) played host to an extremely talented orchestra from Russia as part of its annual Artist Series. NFCC started the Artist Series in…
Dollar General of Pinetta holds official ribbon cutting
Cheltsie Holbrook: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Feb. 4, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m., cars lined both sides of the Valdosta Highway through the town of Pinetta as…