Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Dec. 1, Madison County observed World AIDS Day; a movement that began in an effort to draw attention to AIDS and destigmatize the AIDS conversation. Health Educator…
Cowboys basketball preview: Destination Lakeland
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys basketball team is primed for another successful season on the hardwoods this year. The Cowboys will be looking to defend their Class…
Education spotlight: Donna Law
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com “If you don’t like something, change it.” -Maya Angelou Donna Law is a mother of two and a widow of 10 years. Her oldest is her son, who is…
Business After Hours … Chamber of Commerce invites you to their Christmas Party
Emerald G. Parsons emerald@greenepublishing.com The Tuesday, December 15, Business After Hours will be hosted by the Madison County Chamber of Commerce and will serve as a double celebration by also hosting their…
From the sunny side: Beware of fake Santas
This time of year, you see them seemingly everywhere. Guys dressed in the familiar red costume with the long white beard are commonplace in shopping malls and street corners. It’s little wonder…
County-wide Annual 4-H Public Speaking Contest
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, Dec. 3, at 9 a.m., the county-wide annual 4-H Public Speaking Contest, formerly known as the Tropicana Public Speaking Contest, was held in the cafeteria of Lee…
Emily Pauline Hale Dryden
Emily Pauline Hale Dryden, age 101, went to be with Daddy, Monday night at 7:10 p.m.., Dec. 7, 2020. We are sad for our loss, but we have JOY in the Heaven’s…
Whigham graduates from fire school
Michael Curtis reporter2@greenepublishing.com Alan Whigham worked for the Sheriff’s Department from 1997 until 2015. He left the department to accept the position of Emergency Management Director (EMD) for Madison County. He served…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: You know the drill
I was born with an allergy to pain. To get me to a doctor or dentist required a great measure of fortitude from my parents. Fortunately, my father shared my inclinations, which…
Cowboys stung by Hornets: Quest for state title ends
Rick Patrickrick@greenepublishing.com Ill-timed turnovers proved to be costly for the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys in their state semi-final game against the Hornets of Hawthorne High School, in Hawthorne on Friday,…
Kiwanis is thankful for another month of service
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Kiwanis Club of Madison began their Thursday, Nov. 5 meeting with special guest, Amanda Wander, who joined the group through Zoom. Wander is the executive director of the…
Learning As I Go: Taking care of you
I had two people tell me this week that I was too busy, needed to slow down and take care of myself. Honestly, it hurt my feelings a little bit. This year…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Love your neighbor as yourself
Matthew 22:34-40: Hearing that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, the Pharisees got together. One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question: “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment…
GUILTY: Brad Whitfield convicted of manslaughter
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, Dec. 3, a jury returned a guilty verdict in the trial of Brad Cameron Whitfield. Whitfield had been charged in connection with a shooting that claimed the…
Christine Deen Williams
Christine Deen Williams, age 83 of Lee, Fla. passed away on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020 at Madison County Memorial Hospital under the care of Big Bend Hospice, Tallahassee. Christine was born on…
Edward E. (Gene) Christopher
Mr. Edward E. (Gene) Christopher, 83, passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 4, 2020 at Madison County Memorial Hospital under the care of Big Bend Hospice, Tallahassee. Gene was born August 15,…
Dr. Frederick Troupe Mickler, Jr.
Dr. Frederick Troupe Mickler, Jr., passed away in Dowling Park, Fla., on Saturday, Nov. 28 2020 at the age of 96. Born on January 14, 1924, in Madison, Fla. to Frederick Troupe…
Maurice “Reese” Thomas
Maurice “Reese” Thomas, age 61, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020 at Big Bend Hospice, Tallahassee. He was born in Hahira, Ga., to Maurice and Lounelle Thomas. He moved to Lee, Fla., in…
Pineywood Rooters are a gift from Spain
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Pánfilo de Narváez was a Spanish soldier and explorer who made his way to the shores of Florida after conquering Cuba and Jamaica. Narvaez and his 400 men were…
FFA growing future farmers
Michael Curtis reporter2@greenepublishing.com The Florida chapter of the Future Farmers of America (FFA) has always been valuable to Madison County High School (MCHS). FFA members are prepared for careers in agriculture or…