Beth Moore Contributor Substance abuse has long been regarded by health officials, community leaders, educators and parents alike as one of the most important problems facing this country. With over half a…
Structure fire in Greenville
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com At approximately 9:03 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, a call came into Madison County Fire and Rescue (MCFR) reporting a fire at 1361 NW Lovett Rd., in Greenville. At…
Miss Madison County Pageant set for April 5
$1,000 NFC scholarship to be awarded to the 2025 Miss Madison County Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com Applications for the annual Miss Madison County Pageant are now available, and plans for the 2025 pageant…
New Lee Fire Station breaks ground on new site
Trucks break ground at the new Madison County Fire and RescueLee Fire Station, which is to be located off of Dale Leslie Drive. The end date for construction is set for April…
MCSO patrol vehicle involved in crash
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) and information from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), on the morning of Thursday, Feb. 20, at approximately 10:20…
City applies for conditional use permits
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Madison City Commission met on Tuesday, Feb. 11, addressing the procedure for granting special exceptions when requested. Currently, a developer is asking for an exception in the C-4…
Regulators approve utility storm costs
Jim Saunders News Service Florida While trying to cushion the blow for Tampa Electric Co. customers, state regulators approved proposals by Tampa Electric and Duke Energy Florida to collect more than $1.55…
Breakfast at my place: Rise of the “Crunchy Mom”
In the weeks since Donald Trump’s re-election, the political landscape has become increasingly turbulent. Yet, among the myriad of political decisions and cultural shifts, one move stands out for its potential to…
The Game of Life: College Edition Crisis presents opportunity
My professors in the environmental science department all have words of wisdom that they share with their classes. Whether it be phrases they made up or quotes they’ve heard in their lifetime,…
From the Sunny Side: Beards
My co-workers and others who are subjected to seeing me on a daily basis are probably not terribly surprised to know that I do not like shaving. It is one of those…
Faith Lived and Saints Loved
As is customary in first-century letter writing, Paul includes a prayer of thanksgiving for his readers. There are many things mentioned in this prayer, but today we will only look at Paul’s…
Another “lap” down, bicyclist still going
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It almost defies explanation when Paul Webb says he feels better than he has in years. The 72-year old self proclaimed “full time voluntary charity cyclist” is four years…
Neil Diamond tribute concert taking place Saturday
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Neil Diamond is easily one of the most iconic singer/songwriters in popular music history. For more than half a century, he penned songs made popular by many artists, as…
Local schools’ heritage needs preserving
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The upcoming consolidation of the outlying schools in Madison County has many people concerned about what happens to the rich histories of Greenville Elementary School, Lee Elementary School and…
Aviation license plate available for presale
Jason Futch news@greenepublishing.com The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), the Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE) and the Florida Aircraft Owners and Pilot Association (FAOPA) recently began pre-sales of…
Community Calendar
Friday February 28 There is a fish fry planned at 5:30 p.m. at the Ray Charles Childhood Home. Money raised during the event will be earmarked for the preservation of the historic…
Jail Report
Greene Publishing, Inc. publishes the Jail Report each week based on information provided by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). It is the policy of Greene Publishing, Inc. to print each name,…
The Bush Wealth Advantage: Tips for Practicing Really Good Portfolio Hygiene
Start early, stay disciplined, and your future self will definitely thank you Investing isn’t just about chasing the hottest stock or following the latest trend; it’s about cultivating discipline, maintaining balance and…
Town of Lee celebrates Homecoming Day
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Saturday, Feb. 15, was a fun day to celebrate the “Small but Proud” town of Lee, as they held their annual Homecoming Day event. Revelers enjoyed a pancake breakfast,…
At a loss for words: Western style
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com It seems there are more than enough idioms to cover all walks of life and time periods. This week, join me on a journey into the Old West to…