Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com For the first time, Madison County Babe Ruth Baseball has two teams of All-stars heading to the state tournament. While the 12U All-star team was winning their district championship,…
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Greenville approves agreement with Pop’s Sanitation
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Greenville Town Council on Monday, June 10, Greenville Town Attorney John Reid presented an updated resolution to lease 50 acres of land to…
County seeks legal action
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In an effort to help bring a close to the on-going saga between ITABOK and the residents of the Glenwood Forest subdivision, the Madison County Board of County Commissioners…
Mike Williams launches campaign for Property Appraiser
I am Mike Williams and I am thrilled to announce that I am a candidate for Property Appraiser of Madison County. I was born and raised in Madison County. My wife, Susan,…
Being part of something bigger: Local charity fosters ties with NASCAR
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com There is little doubt that NASCAR racing is one the biggest sports around. Many businesses have found ways to capitalize on that popularity by shelling out thousands, or even…
Madison County joins the Tesla Supercharger Network
Ronnie Green Contributor Tesla Superchargers are now available in Madison County. The eight 250 kWh superchargers are next to the local Mobile Station at 3907 FL-14, just North of I-10. These superchargers…
City gives update on Horry Avenue project
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The City of Madison recently released an update on the repaving and infrastructure upgrades to Horry Avenue, in Madison. Anderson Columbia, the contractor for the project, notified the city…
Meth possession results in two year sentence
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During felony court proceedings on Monday, June 10, Walter McCloud, 68, of Madison appeared before the Hon. Wesley Douglas to answer on a charge of possession of methamphetamine with…
Jarrett Pickels honors Colin P. Kelly Jr. on Memorial Day
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Every Memorial Day, Jarrett Pickels and his grandfather, Pat Lightcap, honor Colin P. Kelly Jr., who is buried at the Oak Ridge Cemetery, in Madison. Jarrett Pickels started placing…
Lee Council holds second reading of noise ordinance
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com At the Lee Town Council regular meeting, on Tuesday, June 4, at 7 p.m., the public gathered for the second reading of the noise ordinance in Lee. The meeting…
Four Freedoms Monument anniversary celebration planned
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Just days after the D-Day invasion in France, in June of 1944, a momentous event took place in downtown Madison. It was the largest single-day gathering in Madison’s history….
Madison Babe Ruth 12U All-Stars dominate district tournament Headed to state
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Babe Ruth 12U All-Stars utilized hot bats and great defensive play to dominate the district tournament, in Live Oak, to win the district title and pave…
School District not in “financial distress” School consolidation workshop set for June 24
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County District School Board on Monday, June 3, it was brought to the board’s attention that a citizen had contacted the Florida…
Remember these important election dates
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com With the local, state and national political season hitting its stride, citizens are reminded of some important dates coming up. Those wishing to run for local office who have…
MCSO warns of scam alert
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Contributor Another scam has been reported in Madison County. The scammer has a Facebook page advertising rental properties. The scammer claims to be a private landlord, and has…
STAY INFORMED: Receive emergency updates with CodeRED
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com When preparing to face a crisis, every second counts. That is why it is so important that timely and effective emergency alerts reach everyone before the crisis does. Emergency…
Wild Adventures ticket scam puts readers’ information at risk
Kenzie James news@greenepublishing.com Greene Publishing, Inc., ECB Publishing, Inc., and the Riverbend News were recently notified of scams related to their Wild Adventures ticket giveaways. The newspapers post new giveaways every week…
Average teacher pay ranking in Florida drops to 50th
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The National Education Association (NEA) released new data showing that Florida ranks 50th for average teacher pay across the U.S. In 2023, Florida was ranked 48th. This year, Florida…
Madison Local Market approaches
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting Madison’s Local Market on Saturday, June 8, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. There will be craftsmen, farms, food and…
Town of Greenville rejects Pop’s Sanitation
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Greenville Town Council on Tuesday, May 28, the council considered a lease agreement with Pop’s Sanitation for the rent of close to 50…