Eva Stroud reporter@greenepublishing.com Ichetucknee Springs, located in Fort White Fla., is beloved by everyone and is full of wonderful history. The word “Ichetucknee” is an Indian word that means “beaver pond.” Villagers…
Local Badcock recognized as best in United States
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Badcock owner Andy Johnston and his devoted employees have been working hard for years to be the best in the business. Their labors were recently rewarded at the Daytona…
School discipline referrals decrease
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County District School Board on Tuesday, Jan. 17, the board members heard from Robin Hill, Curriculum Coordinator for the district. Hill gave…
Congratulations to Madison County’s Teachers of the Year
MCAA Teacher of the Year: Jessica Webb Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Jessica Webb is honored to have been selected as Madison Creative Arts Academy’s (MCAA) Teacher of the Year. She is in her…
Cowboys de-claw Cougars
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In one of the most exciting games of the season, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys varsity basketball team outlasted the Godby High School Cougars, 57-49, on Thursday,…
Watch out for landscaping scams
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com With the recent bout of harsh weather, everyone’s garden is guaranteed to be looking a little lack-luster right now. While we anxiously await the opportunity to do some much-needed…
Beware of fake deputies
Eva Stroud reporter@greenepublishing.com Many people in Madison County, have been a victim of a scam. Some residents in Madison County, have reported receiving phone calls telling them that the caller is an…
MCHS Beta Club holds fundraiser
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Friday, Jan. 6, the Madison County High School(MCHS) Beta Club sold chicken and rice dinners on the Madison County Courthouse lawn. This was a fundraising effort for the…
Disney children’s clothes recalled for lead hazard
Lee Trawicknews@greenepublishing.com The Consumer Safety Products Commission(CSPC) has recalled nine different styles ofDisney’s Bentex children’s clothing sets, includingones with Mickey and Minnie Mouse. Accordingto the CSPC, the “textile ink painted on therecalled…
Congratulations to Miss FFA
Halie Wetheringtonreporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) FFAchapter has been very busy this year attendingconventions and winning awards. As the year comes toa close, one more award was given to a…
Broadband coming soon
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, Jan. 11, it was stated that Tri-County Electric Co-op(TCEC) is expected to begin connecting Madison…
New mattress factory begins production
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, Jan. 12,Compass Sleep Products,the new mattress factory located in Greenville, held a job fair, followed by are ception. The reception allowed people in the community the opportunity…
Madison resident exhibits at the Highlands Museum of the Arts
Beverly MarshallContributorBeverly Marshall is an International award-winning artist and a Madison resident. She willbe exhibiting a solo art exhibit entitled “Back inBlack: with Shades of Illusion.” This excitingexhibit will be hosted by…
Aucilla Christian Academy wins on Senior Night
Patricia Smith news@greenepublishing.com Both the Aucilla Christian Academy(ACA) girls and boys basketball teams celebrated Senior Nightat home on Friday, Jan.6, by defeating the Ocala Christian Crusaders. The Lady Warriors improved their record…
Madison native promoted to Colonel
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com In 1994, Madison native Geoffrey Buchanan followed in the footsteps of his father, retired Captain Dan Buchanan, and his uncle, the late Bobby Joe Buchanan, enlisting to serve in…
Health Department celebrates the season
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County office of the Florida Department of Health showed off their holiday spirit with a hall decorating contest. Staff members from the various departments within the Department…
Madison Lions Club gives back during the holiday
Halie Wetheringtonreporter@greenepublishing.com On the morning of Friday, Dec. 23, members of the Madison Lions Club gathered at the back ofBob and Jim’s, located at 739 East Base Street, in Madison, to package…
Cowboys ground Eagles
Rick Patrickrick@greenepublishing.com On Friday, Jan. 6, the Madison County High School (MCHS) junior varsity and varsity basketball teams hosted the Eagles of North Florida Christian School. By the end of the evening,…
Madison native named Teacher of the Year
Grace McAlisternews@greenepublishing.com Stephanie Gray is the Suwannee Springcrest Elementary School (SSE) Grandmaster Teacher of theYear. A Madison native, Gray attended Florida State University (FSU), where she pursued degrees in the fields of…