Ashley Hunter Greene Publishing, Inc. Puppy and kitten mills, or the cat that escaped one night and came home with kittens… Both cases attribute to the countless animals that never find homes…
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Shop Talk of Madison: uniting men of the community
Selina Iglesias Greene Publishing, Inc. Shop Talk of Madison is a group dedicated to bringing the men of the community together while challenging each other to be better fathers, friends and neighbors…
Business After Hours: Madison County Chamber of Commerce
Cheltsie Holbrook Greene Publishing, Inc. The Madison County Chamber of Commerce hosted its third Business After Hours event on Tuesday, July 19, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Capital City Bank….
What do I do if… I get in a car accident?
Selina Iglesias Greene Publishing, Inc. Car accidents, whether major or minor, can cause a great deal of stress to all of the parties involved. While the adrenaline will be pumping, and you…
Local Cowboy enlists in military
Ashley Hunter Greene Publishing, Inc. Madison County Cowboy, Ra’Quon Williams, 18, is taking a bold new step in his life, as he will be heading off to basic training for the military…
July 27 is National Walk on Stilts Day!
Emma Witmer Greene Publishing, Inc. While you may not have them off from work or printed on your refrigerator calendar, hundreds of national holidays exist; several take place each day! Many of…
Police Eat Free Day a success
Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo By Ashley Hunter, July 20, 2016 For several days leading up to Wednesday, July 20, Norris Cafe, located on Range St., had announced that they were hosting a…
What is Christmas in July?
Ashley Hunter Greene Publishing, Inc. Who doesn’t love Christmas? The crackling of the fire as stuffed stockings dangle on the mantle, the crisp smell of the season, the hot cocoa, the music…
Where did the roads get their names?
Emma Witmer Greene Publishing, Inc. Have you ever wondered where your road got its name? In the early 1990’s, the Madison County Addressing Office went through the county regulating road names and…
July 20 is National Moon Day!
Emma Witmer Greene Publishing, Inc. While you may not have them off from work or printed on your refrigerator calendar, hundreds of national holidays exist; several take place each day! Many of…
Chuck Roberson to hold local concert
Ashley Hunter Greene Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, August 20, at 7 p.m., Soul/R&B artist Chuck Roberson will be in performance at the Madison Senior Citizens Center. Roberson was born in Augustus, Ga.,…
Concealed Carry Weapons Class to be held Saturday, July 23
Story Submitted The Madison County Sheriff’s Office will be facilitating its next Concealed Carry Weapons class on Saturday, July 23. The National Rifle Association (N.R.A.) First Steps Pistol course is the foundation…
Adoptables: Smokey and Boots
Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo By Ashley Hunter, July 7, 2016 Smokey is two years and two months old. He may be a bit shy when you first meet him, but give Smokey…
Doug Craw finishes trip
Ashley Hunter Greene Publishing, Inc. Douglas “Doug” Craw has been trekking across the United States since April 9. During that time, he has encountered people, animals, climates and absolutely everything else; but…
Summer comedy to play at Main Street Playhouse
Story Submitted Hollywood is all a buzz in 1939 when legendary movie producer David O. Selznick halts production of “Gone With the Wind.” The screenplay is just not working, so Selznick summons…
Capital City Bank to host Business after Hours
Emerald G. Parsons Greene Publishing, Inc. The Madison County Chamber of Commerce would like to announce the upcoming third gathering of its new monthly business networking event, “Business After Hours,” on Tuesday, July…
MCSO’s 5th Annual Youth Adventure Camp approaching
Story Submitted The Madison County Sheriff’s Office will be holding their 5th Annual Youth Adventure Camp for 2016. They are planning on holding the camp from Friday, July 25 through Monday, July…
July 13 is National French Fry Day!
While you may not have them off from work or printed on your refrigerator calendar, hundreds of national holidays exist; several take place each day! Many of these holidays were created in…
Madison met its candidates at Four Freedoms Park
Photo Submitted On Saturday, June 25, a voter education event was held at Four Freedoms Park to give voters the opportunity to meet the local candidates. In the front row, pictured, from…
Bay Scallops
Background Historically, bay scallops occurred in Florida from West Palm Beach on the Atlantic coast, to Pensacola in the state’s northwest corner. In recent decades, however, their range has decreased considerably. Although…