Judy Copeland of Lee, recently won second place in the A non-irrigated division of the 2015 National Corn Growers Association’s (NCGA) Corn Yield Contest in Florida. Copeland won with Pioneer brand hybrid…
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Diamond Divas Majorettes to hold auditions
Attention girls ages seven to 17! Time to put on those dancing shoes and strut your stuff, as the Diamond Divas are coming to Madison! Diamond Divas Majorettes Travel Competition is holding…
Studstill and Shirley Announce Engagement
Alec and Vicki Studstill are excited to announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary, to David Shirley of Bryan, Tx. Mary is the granddaughter of David “Pete” and Mary Studstill of Cherry…
Local couple celebrates 58 years of marriage
A local couple marks their time of being married for more than half a century. Their story is an interesting one. Laura and Jim W. Pulliam, a staff sergeant stationed at Forbes …
55 plus club to host Jerome Wyche
The 55 Plus Club will meet on Wednesday Jan. 13 and their program for the month is about recycling. The guest speaker for the program will be Jerome Wyche, Coordinator of Madsion…
Madison Masonic Lodge elects new officers for 2016
On Monday, Jan. 4, members of the Madison Masonic Lodge #11 met for their 171th installation of officers. At the installation, new officers were elected for 2016. The 2016 Madison Masonic Lodge…
MCHS graduate to study in Czech Republic
Aisha Thompkins, daughter of Angie and Willie Thompkins and the paternal granddaughter of Easter Lee Frazier, has been presented with a unique opportunity to go study abroad in the Czech Republic starting Feb….
FFA contest winners announced
Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo By Ashley Hunter, December 10, 2015 Members of Madison County Farm Bureau served a warm meal to those who attended the competition. Pictured, from left to right, are:…
Concealed Carry Weapons Class scheduled for Jan. 9
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office will be facilitating its next Concealed Carry Weapons class on Saturday, Jan. 9. The National Rifle Association (N.R.A.) First Steps Pistol course is the foundation for the…
Oliver Bradley; County Veterans Service Officer
In a small office in the Madison Courthouse Annex, Oliver Bradley works to provide the best benefits for veterans and their families. For 21 years, Bradley has worn the official title of…
Smith Mansion first annual cookie bake-off a success
Music and laughter filled the air as several hundred people visited the Smith Mansion on Dec. 13 for the first annual Chef Art Smith Christmas Cookie Bake-Off and Reception. Art Smith purchased…
Former Madison County resident memorializes grandfather through scholarship
One of the most recognizable traits of Madison County is its people; and sometimes, even when someone who is a part of this community moves away, they create an impact even bigger…
Billy Ezell honored for years of service
The Madison/Taylor Farm Service Agency met on Thursday, Dec. 10 and presented Billy Ezell a certificate of appreciation for his years of service on the county committee. Pictured, from left to right,…
Chris Doolin guest speaker at the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council Meeting
Bradford County Commissioner Daniel Riddick, Chair of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council welcomed Chris Doolin, the legislative affairs consultant to the Florida Small County Coalition and the Small School District…
Lions Club steps in for Santa
Madison‘s Lion Club is bringing the cheer into the holidays as they prepare to provide a warm Christmas meal to multiple less-fortunate families during the holiday season. However, the Lions Club decided…
Lloyd Strickland tower personnel
High above the treetops, Lloyd Strickland has a birds-eye-view of the world. Strickland mans the watch towers that stand near Madison County’s wooded regions; for seven hours a day, four days a…
Madison County Charmettes spread holiday cheer to the community
The Charmettes, Incorporated is a national civic organization that had its beginnings when friends Gwendolyn Baker Rodgers and Frankie Drayton Thomas recognized the need for an organization that would bring together women…
Greenville Country Christmas a great success
The 30th Annual Greenville Country Christmas happened last weekend on Friday, Dec. 11 and Saturday, Dec. 12 at Haffye Hayes Park and proved to be a great success with fun activities for…
American Exceptionalism
On Nov. 30, Madison County was visited by Florida’s Chief Financial Advisor, Jeff Atwater; Florida House Rep of Madison County and Dist. 7, Halsey Beshears; Florida House Rep of Escambia and Santa…
Lee local wins radio contest
Do you listen to “Old Time Radio?” Listeners are invited to participate in a contest for old time programming. The contest, a part of old time radio, called “Hollywood 360,” is “Beat…