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…
From the Sunny Side: Reality hits
A few moments ago, I had an experience I knew was probably coming. The thought of it was hiding in the back of my mind, safely tucked away where it could be…
Making Plans for Tomorrow
When it comes to making plans, James gives some excellent advice (James 4:13-16). We all make plans for tomorrow, but James is telling us that we need to keep in mind that…
Passing Parade: The Florida hurricane happened
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist This is an editorial from the Sept. 18, 1926 New York Times: “The disaster that has befallen cities and towns of the South Florida Atlantic Coast, Pensacola…
Anita Jewell Burnett
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Anita Burnett, who left us on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, in Greenville, Fla., at the age of 90. Born…
Joye Courtney Stokes
On Monday evening, Sept. 23, 2024, Joye Courtney Stokes, passed away in Tallahassee, Fla., at the age of 88 years old. She will be remembered as a devoted Christian, mother and wife…
Mother Essie Mae White Black (Aug. 14, 1951 – Oct. 2, 2024)
“There is laid up for me a crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous judge shall give me at that day….” ~2 Timothy 4:8 Mother Essie Mae White Black, 73, of…
Jessie Bethedra Stephens Parker (Nov. 17, 1938 – Oct. 2, 2024)
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me….” ~Psalm 23:4 Jessie Bethedra Stephens Parker, 85, of Gainesville, Fla., quietly…
Elesta Clemons Pritchett
Mrs. Elesta Clemons Pritchett, 94, of Greenville, Fla., finished her earthly course on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024. Homegoing services will be held at 3 p.m., on Saturday, Oct. 12, at Madison Church…
Jimmy Williams
Jimmy Williams, 61, of Madison, Fla., passed in Valdosta, Ga., on Friday, Sept. 28, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., on Saturday, Oct. 12, at Shiloh M.B. Church. Interment…
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During this terrible and destructive hurricane season, our hearts are with everyone in our community, communities around us, Asheville, the Gulf Coast, and other impacted communities. If you’re like me, your mind…
MCAA FFA members attend Florida FFA Leadership Training
Jessica Webb Contributor Members of the Madison Creative Arts Academy (MCAA) Future Farmers of America (FFA) recently attended two Florida FFA-sponsored leadership training events: the Chapter Presidents Conference (CPC) and the Chapter…
Cheerleader Spotlight: Hannah Carpenter
Hannah Carpenter, 17, is in her first year as a cheerleader and she says performing cheers is what she enjoys most about being a cheerleader. So far, cheer camp has been her…
Warriors wallop Cougars
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Aucilla Christian Academy seemingly had little trouble from the visiting Calhoun County High Cougars, from Edison, Ga., on Friday, Oct 4. The Warriors won the contest with a…