Florida TaxWatch Contributor On Thursday, Dec. 5, Florida TaxWatch released “2024 Florida Tax & Bond Referenda: Florida Voters Continue Their Generosity, Approving $1.9 Billion in Local Tax Increases and Almost $1.0 Billion…
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Pair of Cowboys honored by Sports Illustrated
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The post season honors are stacking up for the Madison County High School (MCHS) football team. In addition to taking their seventh state title in school history, several individual…
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…
Retiring Road Department Director honored
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, Dec. 11, the commissioners recognized retiring Road Department Director Lonnie Thigpen for his 34 years of…
Madison County native and former judge honored
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, Dec. 11, the commissioners unanimously passed a proclamation honoring Judge Augustus D. Aikens, Jr. Aikens…
A New Year’s history lesson
Halie Wetherington news@greenepublishing.com Every year, celebration after celebration is thrown and even filmed in some areas for the excitement surrounding the coming of the new year. But when did these celebrations first…
Proposed bill would allow the open carry of firearms
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com As happens every year, legislators have already begun filing bills for the coming legislative session, even though it’s not set to begin until March 4, 2025. One of the…
What a year to watch the sky
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com Last year was full of significant astronomical events, and for those who enjoyed looking skyward in 2024, there will be plenty to enjoy in 2025. One of the most…
Josie helps save Christmas
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com What could have easily turned into a Christmas tragedy for one Madison County family was turned into a Christmas triumph, thanks to the persistence and nose of Josie, the…
Madison County Sheriff’s Office announces “Operation Get Home Safe”
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…
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,…