Permelia Anne Folsom, 82, of Valparaiso, Fla., fell asleep in the Lord on Monday, March 1, 2021 at Fort Walton Beach Medical Center. A native of Madison, Anne joined the family of…
Griffin releases inspiring book
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison County native Coddrick Griffin is happy to have written and published his first book, “24 in 60.” the book is a collection of 60 positive reflections on self…
Learning As I Go: Skunked
“Daddy! Frank and Yella Dog caught something black. Hurry. Get out here, quick!” my oldest excitedly instructed. Next thing I know I hear David out there yelling, “Get back inside Carter and…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Who cares about public notices? You should!
Each year, there are a select few politicians that try to change the way public notices are handled, throughout the State of Florida. As it now stands, by law, every municipality is…
Vehicle crashes into Foo-Lots
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, March 6, at approximately 2:15 p.m., law enforcement was dispatched to the scene of a wreck inside the front entrance of Foo-Lots. According to an official Madison…
Janet Lynn Rudell
Janet Lynn Rudell, 58, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021 in Monticello, Fla. Janet was born on Dec. 10, 1962 in Ft. Benning, Ga. to George Austin Woodard and Betty Carolyn…
Farm Spotlight: Burkett Farms
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Arthur Burkett, originally from Southern Alabama, began farming about 17 years ago after moving to Madison from Pensacola, Fla. He wanted to do something to keep busy after retiring…
Cowgirls fall to Lady Tigers
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The last time the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls faced the Union County High School Lady Tigers, it was a night that many would like to forget. That…
Education Spotlight: Linda Irvine
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Personnel Specialist Linda Irvine is employed in the Madison County School District office, carrying out a mission that is critical to the success of the school system within the…
Chamber celebrates the “Best of Madison”
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It wasn’t a traditional “banquet” for the Madison County Chamber of Commerce this year. That was to be expected as the area begins to make its way away from…
From the sunny side: Canceling
I promise you, I am really trying hard to keep my promise to you. It gets very difficult, but I am giving it a sincere effort to keep most of our visits…
Chicken dinner fundraiser set
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Timmy Dyke will be firing up the grill again to help raise money for a great cause. Chicken dinners will be sold on Saturday, March 13, from 11 a.m….
NFC District Board of Trustees provide valuable leadership
NFC Contributor North Florida College (NFC) District Board of Trustees unanimously approved Ricky Lyons of Lafayette County as chair and William “Billy” Washington of Madison as vice-chair of the board. Lyons was…
Cowgirls finish home stretch with dramatic win
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls finished a three-game home stretch in dramatic fashion on Thursday, Feb. 25, when Carter Gore belted a walk-off home run in the…
Madison Passion Play returns
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com After skipping last year due to coronavirus concerns, The Madison Passion Play returns for its eighth year. The play is a favorite for many during their annual celebration of…
Big Bend Hospice salutes local volunteers
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Friday, Feb. 19, staff members and volunteers from Big Bend Hospice (BBH) gathered at Norris Cafe to present the “Heart of Hospice” award to a pair of local…
Learning As I Go: Watching Papa die
Some things are always supposed to be open invitations to stop by, play cards and eat supper. Fishing trips on the Little River in Papa’s john boat. Homemade ice cream churning on…
EX-ARMY MAN SENTENCED FOR DUI MANSLAUGHTER
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Thirty-five-year-old Tanner M. Welch was the driver responsible for the wreck that claimed the life of 61-year-old Army Veteran and First Sergeant Eddie T. Smith. On Friday, Dec. 21,…
Sandra Denise Gee 1971 – 2021
Sandra Denise “Sandy Gee” Gee, 49, of Madison, Fla. went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Feb. 15, 2021. A lifelong resident of Madison, she was the daughter of Thomas…
ACA Senior Night
Kathrine Alderman news@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Jan. 19, Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) held Senior Night to congratulate their outgoing seniors on the basketball team. The outgoing seniors were Anna Burton, Monica Campos-Galindo, Riley…