It is easier for me to write this weekly column, which I have been doing for 22 years, when I have personal experience with the subject. I made my first visit to…
When our choices enslave us
“Sin will take you farther than you want to go, keep you longer than you want to stay and cost you more than you want to pay” (Author unknown). The gravity of…
Madison Lions Club supports NFC Foundation
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During their regular meeting of the Madison Lions Club on Tuesday, Sept. 3, the club presented a check for $2,000 to the North Florida College (NFC) Foundation to help…
NFC Sentinel Upstage Players announce upcoming auditions for “Moana Jr.”
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com North Florida College (NFC) Sentinel Upstage Players recently announced upcoming audition dates for “Moana Jr.” will be held at the Van H. Priest Auditorium (Building 1). On Tuesday, Sept….
Madison County FFA Alumni beef feast approaches
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Future Farmers of America (FFA) Alumni will hold a Beef Feast on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 6:30 p.m. at King’s Mill Cabin, located at 228 NW…
Jimmy Harold Stokes
Jimmy Harold Stokes, 81, passed away at 5:05 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Tallahassee, Fla. A military honors funeral will be held at Tallahassee National Cemetery, located at 5015 Apalachee Parkway,…
Donald Lee Bradfield
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donald Lee Bradfield, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and community member. He was 91-years-old. Don dedicated his life to the…
Cowboys defeat Bulldogs
An early-season rivalry game lived up to its billing on Friday, Sept. 6, when the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys went on the road to Live Oak to meet the Suwannee…
Cheerleader Spotlight: Eboni Copeland
Eboni Copeland, 15, is the daughter of Tedrick and Lavericia Copeland. She has been a cheerleader for five years, and she hopes the squad continues to get better at stunts and jumps…
Officer Mykayla Ware
Madison Police Department (MPD) officer Mykayla Ware has high expectations for her law enforcement career that began when she was a little girl. She remembers being fascinated with the vest and equipment…
Investigator Cieria Newman
For Cieria Newman, an Investigator with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), a career in law enforcement is quite a family affair. Her husband is an officer with the MCSO and she…
Sgt. Victoria Zeigler and Josie
One could almost say Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Sgt. Victoria Zeigler (AKA “Josie’s mom”) is a “self made woman.” The six-year veteran of the MCSO had the desire years ago to…
Detective Rebecca Smith
Rebecca Smith was born and raised in Madison. She attended the law enforcement academy at North Florida Community College (now NFC) and graduated in 2012. Smith has worked with the Madison Police…
Saluting our women in law enforcement
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Around 12 percent of police officers are women, with only three percent in police leadership positions in the U.S. Research has shown that female officers are known to use…
Monthly widows ministry grows
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Local widows continue gathering at The Bridge each month, with attendance growing steadily. The group met on Tuesday, August 20, with 11 widows and widowers present. Everyone enjoyed an…
Meet Jessie Groover
Tiffany Ottey news@greenepublishing.com Meet one of your Madison County realtors, Jessie Groover. Groover is a multigenerational Madison County native. She graduated from Madison County High School in 2009 and went on to…
When time stood still: The day America united
Danny Federico news@greenepublishing.com It’s a day many will never forget and, sadly, a tragedy generations to come will never fully comprehend. On Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001, individuals across the nation watched in…
Donald Lee Bradfield
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donald Lee Bradfield, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and community member. He was 91 years old. Don dedicated his life…