I am a product of Madison County Schools. I attended Madison County Public Schools for all of my K-12 education. I was temporary appointed by a previous Board on May 1, 2019…
Karen Pickles
My name is Karen Pickles, your Republican candidate for the office of Madison County Superintendent of Schools. For those who do not know me, I am married to Troy Pickles, and we…
Frederick Korey
My name is Frederick Korey and I am a candidate for the 2024 Madison County Sheriff. I have been married to my wife for 31 years. I have lived here in Madison…
David Harper
Greetings Citizens of Madison County My name is David Harper, and I am your current elected Sheriff humbly requesting re-election. As the end of my first term nears, I would like to…
Broncos take Big Bend Championship
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Thursday, Oct. 17, was a big night to be a Madison County Central School (MCCS) Bronco. It was the final home game for the 2024 season and a special…
Road rage leads to arrest
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Contributor Madison County Sheriff David Harper reports that on Wednesday, Oct. 16, Deputy Brent Sims was dispatched to the construction zone located at the intersection of US 90…
Wheeler joins Jefferson County as new planning director
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com Davd Wheeler, formerly with the Madison County Property Appraiser’s Office has accepted the position of planning department director for Jefferson County. The Jefferson County Commission confirmed Wheeler’s appointment as…
Madison repaving projects moving forward
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The City of Madison recently announced a number of paving projects are moving forward. The Scruggs Company, began repaving Washington Avenue, from Bunker Street to U.S. Hwy. 90 on…
Disaster unemployment assistance is available to Floridians
Florida Commerce Contributor FloridaCommerce announced that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available to businesses and residents whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted as a direct result of Hurricane Helene and…
Learning As I Go: Not how I planned
Each year, I look forward to the Florida Christian Writers Conference, at Lake Yale Conference Center, in Leesburg, Fla. After some encouragement, I pitched an idea for a class, and this year…
National Security: Fear
In March 1933, newly elected President Franklin D. Roosevelt famously said at his inaugural, “We have nothing to fear but fear itself.” It is a simple phrase but says a lot. Fear…
Pray. Pray. Pray. And vote.
As we wrap up another election season, I encourage you to pray for the candidates running in local and national races, and for each registered voter to vote wisely and responsibly. This…
Doris “Ernie” Ernestine Terry Sparkman
Doris “Ernie” Ernestine Terry Sparkman, 68, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, after extended illnesses. She was born on April 11, 1956, in Lee, Fla., to Ernest Terry and Doris Johnson…
Enoch Davis
Enoch Davis passed away peacefully at home in Morrow, Ga., on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. His remains were viewed on Monday, Oct. 21, from 1 p.m. until 7…
Mobile dental unit brings a smile to local residents
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, many local residents didn’t have a lot to smile about, but that soon changed for 59 people in need of dental care. Thanks…
Local musician to perform in concert
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Local acclaimed pianist John Beggs will be performing his program, “Comfort in Classic,” in Tallahassee on Friday, Nov. 1. The concert will take place at Fellowship Baptist Church, located…
MCFR celebrates Fire Prevention Week at LES
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison County Fire and Rescue (MCFR) members of the Tanker One and Medic One crews recently visited Lee Elementary School (LES) on Monday, Oct. 7, and raised awareness for…
Drawing smiles, one crayon at a time
Danny Federico news@greenepublishing.com The Crayon Initiative, a nonprofit organization, is making a difference in the lives of children in hospitals by providing them with free crayons to brighten their days and foster…
MFBA hosts first pastors’ luncheon
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Middle Florida Baptist Association (MFBA) is holding their first pastors’ luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 24, at the MFBA office, located at 349 Captain Brown Rd., in Madison. The…
Ebenezer Methodist Church cancels homecoming
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The annual homecoming service at Ebenezer Methodist Church, scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 27, has been canceled. Damages to the church and cemetery from Hurricane Helene forced the cancellation. Anyone…