Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Be sure to tune in to Greene Publishing, Inc.’s Facebook page for a special Facebook Live presentation with Coach Eric Bright, with the Madison County Central School (MCCS) Broncos,…
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The secret is out: Adams releases second book in children’s series
Mike Parker Contributor Author/educator Christy Bass Adams and artist/illustrator Lisa Isadora Thompson are celebrating the release of “The Secret Door,” the second volume in their whimsical and engaging series of middle-grade novels, “The Adventures…
Madison County District School Related Employee of the Year chosen
Madison Creative Arts Academy (MCAA) kindergarten teaching assistant Sheila Thompkins (right) has been chosen as the Madison County District School Related Employee of the Year. The selection was announced during a luncheon…
Go ahead and write your letter to Santa
John Willoughby news@greenepublishing.com We are pleased to announce that the time to submit letters to Santa Claus is here once again! That’s right, jolly ole St. Nicholas is waiting to hear from…
Student grades discussed during school board meeting
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County District School Board on Tuesday, Nov. 19, there was discussion concerning the Student Progression Plan proposed by the district. There was…
Operation Fall Harvest mass prison search a resounding success
Florida Department of Corrections Contributor On Thursday, Nov. 2, the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) joined state agency partners from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) and…
Leigh Basford named Citizen of the Year
Madison County Emergency Management Director Leigh Basford was deservedly named Madison County’s Citizen of the Year during the recent Madison County Chamber of Commerce Best of Madison Awards Banquet. Pictured, from left…
Table is set for Community Thanksgiving Meal
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Timmy and Jenny Dyke and a host of volunteers are gearing up for the annual Community Thanksgiving Meal, set for tomorrow, Nov. 28, at the Senior Citizens Center, in…
Put the thanks back in Thanksgiving
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com It’s that wonderful time of the year when the leaves are turning (for some) and the sun is setting way too early. This lets us know the holidays are…
MCMH introduces new primary care medical office building
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Monday, Nov. 18, Madison County Memorial Hospital (MCMH) showcased their newest addition: a primary care medical office building. Madison County Hospital Health Systems, Inc. (MCHHS), the nonprofit managing…
Annexation sought for major development
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The conference room in City Hall was buzzing with activity for the City Commission meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 12, as residents were eager to hear details about a possible…
District winners named in public speaking contest
Carie Diepersloot 4-H Program Assistant Contributor Madison County 4-H and the Madison County School District Schools teamed up to bring the Florida 4-H Public Speaking Contest to the fourth, fifth and sixth-grade…
School officials sworn in
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Prior to the regular meeting of the Madison County District School Board on Tuesday, Nov. 19, Superintendent of Schools Karen Pickles, along with School Board Members Frankie Carroll and…
Johnston Signature Furnishings opens in Madison
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Just a short time after Badcock Furniture closed its doors across the nation, Andy Johnston, the owner of the Madison, Monticello and Branford stores, has revived the business, opening…
Be sure to participate in “A Greenville Christmas”
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Heart of Greenville, LLC, presents “A Greenville Christmas.” This event will be held on Saturday, Dec. 14, at Haffye Hays Park, in Greenville, starting at 10 a.m. The…
Clerk encourages use of property fraud alert
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com In light of increasing property scams in Florida, Clerk of Court Billy Washington is urging local property owners to subscribe to his office’s online property fraud alert system to…
Local forester receives recognition
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the annual meeting of the Florida Forestry Association, held on Amelia Island in August, Madison County forester Zach Butler was recognized with the “Above and Beyond” Award. Butler,…
Madison honors Veterans
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Although some clouds threatened to damper the event, a moving Veterans Day ceremony was presented on Monday, Nov. 11, in Four Freedoms Park. This was an opportunity to extend…
Local athlete excels in state games
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Madison County local Sean McLeod recently participated in the Florida Special Olympics state games, held at Disney’s Wide World of Sports, during the week of Friday, Nov. 15. McLeod…
Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Nov. 23, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m., Clifford Brown will be hosting a Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway at Jessie Solomon Park, located at SW Jeanette Circle, in…