In order for something to begin, there must be an end. The end of a year. The end of a job. The end of an illness. And while the new is waiting…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Chaos in America
I have really struggled this week on what I wanted to write my column on. There has been so much happening: 1) Amen vs. A-woman; 2) The raid on the Capitol vs….
Withlacoochee River back within range
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Following a brief spike in bacteria levels which resulted in a health advisory for Madison and Hamilton Counties, bacteria levels have now fallen back to acceptable levels. According to…
Ansel W. Albritton
Mr. Ansel W. Albritton, 72, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021 in Tallahassee, Fla. He was born on Nov. 28, 1948 in Madison, Fla. to Wallace W. Albritton and Dorothy Hale…
Local woman not fighting alone
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Facing any deadly disease can easily make anyone feel alone. The debilitating treatments, uncertainty about the future and the natural “Why me?” questions that can understandably enter into anyone’s…
Lori McCoy Therapy, LLC
Ramsey Sullivan news@greenepublishing.com Lori McCoy has been serving the Tallahassee, Wakulla and Monticello areas as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist for over 20 years. Now, along with Angela Hagan, of Madison, she brings…
Spanish Moss has been hanging around for centuries
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Spanish Moss is common to Madison County and the deep south. Through the centuries, it has been called many things. Native Americans called it “itla-okla,” which meant “tree hair.”…
Cowboys open 2021 on a winning note
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com For the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys varsity basketball team, 2021 is off to a good start. The Cowboys improved their overall record to 4-1 after posting victories…
Education Spotlight: Heather Welch
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Heather Welch of Lee, has been the wife of Allen Welch for 34 years and is the mother of two children: Cooper Welch and Ashlyn Carter. She is also…
The Chamber invites you to business after hours
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce their next business after hours event, which will be taking place on Tuesday, Jan. 19 at 5 p.m. The…
From the sunny side: More silliness
I really do try to steer away from political stuff during our weekly visits, but when I see the level of silliness that I am currently witnessing out of the “hired help”…
Edna Guion Hollie
Edna Guion Hollie, age 91, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021 in Dowling Park, Fla. She was born and raised in Miami, Fla. Her parents were Edward L Hoppe, Sr. and…
Georgene Winona Taylor
Georgene Winona Taylor age 74, passed away Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020 at her home in Live Oak near Dowling Park. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., on Saturday, Jan….
Kristie Roberson Solomon
Kristie Roberson Solomon, age 46, passed away on Monday, Dec. 21, 2020. She was a native of Perry, Fla., and a resident of Hammond, La. Kristie was a graduate of Ponchatoula High…
Another health advisory issued for Withlacoochee River
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Wednesday, Jan. 6, the Madison County and Hamilton County offices of the Florida Department of Health (DOH) issued a health advisory for those living along and near the…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Good to the last drop
While I tolerated milk and juices while growing up, it was Fanta grape soda that stole my heart. It had such a rich grape flavor that blended well with loads of sugar…
Former Cowgirl ready to hit the court
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It began when a little girl in the second grade started playing basketball with the boys at Pinetta Elementary School. Young Brittany Hasty made her mind up then that…
Kiwanians end year with service projects
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison County Coordinator Sherilyn Pickels was the guest speaker at the Kiwanis Club meeting on Thursday, Dec. 3, discussing the partnership of Duke Energy with the Kiwanis to provide…
Diana Gale Dickert James
Diana (Dina) James, age 52, passed away peacefully at her home in Monticello, Fla. on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. Born August 19, 1968, Dina was the daughter of John and Gale Dickert….
Deloise Williams Pryor (1954-2021)
Deloise Williams Pryor, 66, affectionately called “Loise”, was born in Quitman, Ga. on Feb. 15, 1954. She was the fourth child and eldest daughter born to George Williams, Sr. and Birda Dasher…