Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County District School Board meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 3, Board Member Katie Knight responded to criticism levied at her for comments that…
Madison man convicted in Jefferson County
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Del’Sean Johnson, 21, of Madison, was recently found guilty in Circuit Court in Jefferson County on a charge of possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell. In…
Schools schedule early release days
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County District School Board on Tuesday, Sept. 3, the board granted a request to have two early release days for students. The…
It’s a crime to steal signs
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com With the election season hitting its peak, folks are reminded that it is against the law to steal, vandalize or otherwise deface campaign signs. The signs are considered personal…
Election dates to keep in mind
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com A reminder that the general election is fast approaching and important dates leading to it are even nearer. Here are a few dates to remember. The book closing and…
Top 10 “Best of Madison” voting is open
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Voting is open for the Top 10 Best of Madison, for only three of the categories due to an influx of nominations. Voting for the Top 10, for each…
Letter to the Editor: My friend is pro-choice but she is voting NO
My friend is 100% pro-choice but she is voting NO on Florida’s Amendment 4. If Florida’s extreme pro-abortion Amendment 4 is enshrined in our Florida Constitution it will wipe away parental consent…
From the Sunny Side: Support the unpopular
As someone who attempts to follow the high school sports scene rather closely, I have taken the opportunity to subscribe to the Florida High School Athletic Association newsletter. I will occasionally see…
Passing Parade: Thank you for your service
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist When they are gone, their history goes with them. That was the conclusion of two students who became close friends with two World War II veterans. As…
Submit, resist and draw near
In proverb-like fashion, James gives a series of commands to help people be humble before God and not be friends with the world. These short statements give instructions as to what a…
Teachers could deduct classroom expenses
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com With the new school year now underway, Florida educators are reminded the maximum deduction expenses in 2024 is still $300. This deduction will allow educators to offset some of…
Julianna Williams earns Dean’s List recognition at VSU
Valdosta State University Contributor Valdosta State University (VSU) congratulates Julianna Williams of Madison, for earning a spot on the Summer 2024 Dean’s List. Dean’s List honors are reserved for the highest achieving…
Warriors defeat Panthers
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Friday, Aug. 30, the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors delighted the home crowd at Warrior Field with a 33-12 victory over the visiting Panthers of Pataula Charter Academy,…
Cowboys Gameday: A dogfight on the road
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Any time a high school team goes on the road to face a big rival, you can expect the guys to turn it up a notch. This evening, the…
Cheerleader Spotlight: Aryana Hankins & Ciera Crooks
Aryana Hankins is a 17-year-old senior on the Madison County High School varsity cheerleading squad. She has been a cheerleader for 12 years and says going to state has been her most…
Remembering Idalia
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the third week of August in 2023, August 30, looked to be just another hot, muggy summer day. A new school year had just begun, the Madison County…
Serenity Acres Farm merges with Harris Homestead
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Recently, Harris Homestead merged with Serenity Acres Farm after the owners of Harris Homestead, Earl and Roe Harris, visited Serenity Acres to purchase some of their goats. Serenity Acres…
Leaping in and layering on autumn leaves
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com The first official day of autumn lands on Saturday, Sept. 22 this year. That’s the day when the sun will be positioned directly over the earth’s equator. This celestial…
Billie Scarboro Kauffman
Billie Scarboro Kauffman, born September 27, 1942, passed away peacefully in Murphy, N.C., at the home of her daughter, Shelley, on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. She was born in Key West, Fla.,…
Mother Beulah ”Shorty” Pursley Cooper (Jan. 23, 1951 – Aug. 27, 2024)
“… I am the resurrection and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:” ~John 11:25 Mother Beulah Pursley Cooper, 73, of Madison, Fla., began…