Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Junior Auxiliary and The Hair Parlor are providing gifts for school-aged children this holiday season through community members donations. The submission form to be a part of the…
HOW THE MCHS COWBOYS FIRST SADDLED UP
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison High School, formerly located where Madison County Memorial Hospital now resides on Crane Avenue, was nearing the end of its glorious history as I entered my senior year…
LES announces their October Student’s of the Month
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Lee Elementary School (LES) announced their Student’s of the Month for the month of October. To become a Student of the Month, student’s were chosen from their teachers by…
LES announces star students of the week
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Star Students of the Week at Lee Elementary School (LES) were announced for the week of Monday, Oct. 28. Congratulations to all the LES Star Students of the…
Attention teachers, grants are available for you!
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com Each year, the Cenex and Harvest States (CHS) Foundation and CoBank provide $500 grants to 40 pre-kindergarten through 12th grade teachers. This grant, named the 2024 CHS Foundation/CoBank Classroom…
Johnny Appleseed visits MCAA
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Oct. 8, at Madison Creative Arts Academy (MCAA) Johnny Appleseed visited the 4K through first grade students. While visiting MCAA, Johnny Appleseed told stories of his many…
MCHS Basketball Schedule
Date Day Opponent Location Time Team Nov.11-16 TBA Pre-season Tourn TBA TBA VB Nov. 19 Tuesday Florida High Tallahassee 6/7:30 JVG, VG Nov. 21 Thursday Jefferson Co. Monticello TBA JVG, VG Nov….
MCAA announces boys basketball 2024-25 schedule and team members
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison Creative Arts Academy (MCAA) announced their (2024-25) basketball schedule and team members. This season’s schedule is as follows: Date Opponent Location Time Friday, Nov. 15 Mayo Home 5…
Cowboys Game day: The second season begins
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com With a grueling regular football season behind them, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys now enter the gauntlet of the Rural Class football playoffs. The prize at the…
Former Bronco making an impact at Eastern Illinois University
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com When Jacarre Fleming was younger, he earned the nickname “Smoke.” It was no surprise, since he would consistently “smoke” the competition, whether it was galloping down the gridiron or…
Christopher’s Message holds third annual charity golf tournament
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Third Annual Christopher’s Message Charity Golf Tournament was held on Saturday, Oct. 12, with a morning and afternoon session at the Madison RV and Golf Resort, located at…
Cowboys and Warriors named to all-district team
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA) has announced their District Three All-Star Team for the 2024 football season. Several players from both the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys…
Deceased man discovered after fire
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Contributor At approximately 6:05 a.m., on Friday, Nov. 8, Madison County Fire Rescue (MCFR) and Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) deputies responded to a storage shed fire located…
Light Up Madison festivities coming
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com After weather delays cancelled the Madison Kiwanis Club’s annual Light Up Madison celebration in 2023, everything is currently on schedule for a welcomed return this year. Light Up Madison…
MCSO issues a scam alert
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Contributor Another scam attempt has been reported to be circulating in Madison County. The scammer calls and identifies themselves as an employee with the Publishers Clearing House. The…
More than 13,000 gender reassignment procedures on minors between 2019-23
The Center Square Contributor Sex reassignment procedures and surgeries on children have gained national prominence in recent years, and half of U.S. states now have laws passed either restricting or banning them. Newly…
Learning As I Go: Working on the next chapter
Recently, I participated in a two-day clinic on chronic pain and fibromyalgia at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville. I rearranged many responsibilities in order to attend and hoped it wouldn’t be a waste…
National Security: Election reflection
The election is finally over. The voters have decided many things. There is a lot of second-guessing going on, particularly on the losing side. I have avoided going to these articles to…
Would you be voted off the island?
If your life and relationships were decided at the voting booth, would your family want you to run for another term – or would they vote you out? Would your boss cast…
Joyce Elaine Bethea
It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Joyce Elaine Brown Bethea. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, who went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Nov….