Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In an effort to keep impaired drivers off the road and to provide a safer New Year’s holiday, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) has announced they will again…
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Cowboys honored by school board
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Prior to the opening of the meeting of the Madison County District School Board on Monday, Dec. 9, the school board honored the 2024 Rural Class Football State Champions,…
Legislative delegation meets
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Wednesday, Dec. 18, State Representative Allison Tant and State Senator Corey Simon met with Madison County officials and citizens in the Madison County Courthouse Annex. Such meetings are…
Florida TaxWatch analyzes decline of Florida’s citrus industry
Florida TaxWatch Contributor Florida TaxWatch released The Continuing Decline of Florida’s Citrus Industry. As of 2021, Florida’s citrus industry had an impact of $7 billion on the Florida economy and created employment…
A true Christmas story
Halie Wetherington news@greenepublishing.com “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor,…
Christmas time is here…everywhere around the world
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com “And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and…
Two local students receive musical honors
Ady Hammock news@greenepublishing.com Two local students, both members of the Madison County High School (MCHS) marching and concert bands, have recently received great news. Layla Peavey and Max Jimenez were both accepted…
Read Local, Support Local: Support community journalism
Emerald Greene emerald@greenepublishing.com Local news plays a vital role in American civic life as a trusted source of critical information. It is a fact that local newspapers serve a vital role by…
Madison County could receive significant grant
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, Dec. 11, James Sowinski, Director of Grants Management with Liberty Partners of Tallahassee, informed the…
New Madison County Commission takes office
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The “new” Madison County Board of County Commissioners took office on Wednesday, Dec. 11, with the swearing in of recently re-elected commissioners Ronnie Moore and Alston Kelley, along with…
MCSO issues SCAM alert
MCSO Contributor Another scam attempt has been reported to be circulating in Madison County. The scammer calls and identifies themselves as an employee with CVS Pharmacy. The number provided was (850) 427-8286,…
Boyz to Kings goes international
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com What began several years ago with a journalist with ties to the African nation of Rwanda, has led to the Madison-based Boyz to Kings mentorship and drop-out prevention program…
City recognizes Cowboys’ successful season
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Dec. 10, the Madison City Commission began their monthly meeting by reading Resolution No. 2024-11, which commended the Madison County High School Cowboys for their Rural State…
Greenville community center gym may be available soon
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Greenville Town Council on Monday, Dec. 16, there was discussion held regarding the gym located in the community center. The gym features state-of-the-art…
Time to light-up Lee for the holiday season
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The time has approached for the Christmas-Lighting Contest in the Town of Lee. Eligible contestants include anyone who is on the Lee Utility System and lives within the Lee…
Madison County provides safe child exchange zones
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com In July, Florida House Bill 385 went into effect. This bill requires that all sheriffs’ offices provide safe child exchange zones in their respective counties. Safe child exchange zones…
Hurricane recovery help still available
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Strong Long Term Recovery Group reminds everyone that help is still available for assistance in various areas, from help with debris cleanup and tarping to temporary…
Cowboys do it again
Don’t miss our coverage of the Madison County High School Cowboys championship win over the Hornets of Hawthorne High School. Game coverage and dozens of photos can be found in Section B…
Cowboy selected for FACA All-Star Game
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Madison County High School (MCHS) senior Jason “JJ” McDaniel has been selected to play with the North team in the 69th Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA) North/South All-Star Game….
Man burglarizes Madison home
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Friday, Nov. 22, officers with the Madison Police Department (MPD) were dispatched to a residence on SW Horry Avenue in Madison, in reference to a burglary that had…