Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), during the pre-dawn hours of Friday, Oct. 11, a pedestrian was killed on Interstate 10, near mile marker 240,…
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Courthouse repairs beginning soon
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com When the historic Madison County Courthouse was designed 100+ years ago, it was probably not expected to endure three hurricanes (two of which were considered major storms) in the…
New Victory Worship Center holds church revival
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Join New Victory Worship Center, located at 720 SW Range Ave., in Madison, starting on Sunday, Oct. 20, from 9:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. for a church revival with…
Madison County Fire and Rescue holds fire prevention open house
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Fire and Rescue (MCFR) will host a Fire Prevention Open House on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. until noon at Station One, located at 1314…
MCSO holds teen driver challenge class
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) will hold a Teen Driver Challenge class on Saturday, Oct. 26, at the North Florida College Public Safety Driving Range. At the Teen…
MCHS Vaquero Guard makes “superior” impression
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the mid-1970s through the late 1980s, the Madison High School “Music Machine” and later the Madison County High School (MCHS) “Vaquero Guard” had one of the best and…
Get ready for Downtown Madison trick or treating
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, Oct. 31, downtown Madison will be the place to be for tons of Halloween fun and safe trick or treating for the youngsters. Many downtown businesses will…
The 33rd Annual Hickory Grove Founders Day is this weekend
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com After a couple of weeks of busy cleaning after Hurricane Helene breezed through, the folks at Hickory Grove Methodist Church are ready to host the 33rd Annual Hickory Grove…
Brian Williams for Madison County Tax Collector: A commitment to my neighbors
I’m running for Madison County Tax Collector in the 2024 election because I believe in this community—my home. Over the past few months, we’ve faced incredible challenges together. We’ve been hit by…
IRS announces tax relief for victims of Hurricane Helene
IRS Contributor The Internal Revenue Service announced on Tuesday, Oct. 1, tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of Florida that were affected by Hurricane Helene that began on Monday, Sept….
City Manager Jerome Wyche retires
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com During the meeting of the Madison City Commission on Tuesday, Oct. 8, City Manager Jerome Wyche announced he would be retiring when his contract ends in December. He agreed…
Patriots help Cowboys
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com When the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys traveled to Santa Rosa County on Friday, Oct. 4, to play the Patriots of Pace High School, it was understood the…
Best of Madison Awards Celebration is postponed
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Best of Madison Awards Celebration originally being held on Thursday, Oct. 17, has now been postponed until Tuesday, November 19, at 6 p.m. due to the impacts of…
Help sought for North Carolina flood victims
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com After the last 13 months experienced by Madison, locals are far too familiar with what it is like to need help. Locals should also be familiar with the feelings…
Debby causes up to $263m in farm losses
Jim Turner The News Service of Florida Contributor Hurricane Debby caused up to $263.2 million in estimated losses to crops and farm animals when the Category 1 rainmaker swept through North Florida…
Elizabeth Baptist Church hosts MFBA Annual Celebration
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Middle Florida Baptist Association’s 125th Annual Celebration will be held on Sunday, Oct. 13, at Elizabeth Baptist Church, in Monticello. Former Florida Baptist Convention Executive director Tommy Green…
Look to the west for the next comet
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Stargazers will be able to see a unique sight later this month as a recently discovered comet comes into view. The trusty Farmer’s Almanac, through the website farmersalmanac.com says…
Anniversary celebration postponed
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The 10th anniversary celebration for Residing Hope’s Madison Youth Ranch, in Pinetta, Fla., has been postponed. The big event and fundraiser was scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 12. Due to…
Withlacoochee River reaches flood stage
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to information from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Withlacoochee River peaked at 77.1 feet, at County Road 150, near Pinetta, on Saturday, Oct. 5, at…
Donate coats for flood victims by Oct. 10
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com Storm victims who have lost everything in North Carolina are facing cold weather soon. A local effort to provide coats for them is underway, and donations are needed by…