Madison County Sheriff’s OfficeContributorMadison County Sheriff – elect David Harper, reports that Madison County has recently experienced an increase in vehicle burglaries countywide. Most of these burglaries have been to unlocked/unsecured vehicles…
Sheriff’s office participates in Toys for Tots
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison County’s 6th Annual Toys for Tots program, sponsored by the United States Marine Corps Reserve has kicked off to an excellent start. However, the need for donations is…
Colvin has seen the blessing of tithing
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison resident Mark Colvin did not grow up in a wealthy family that had everything in abundance. In fact, his experience was quite the opposite. As a young child,…
Education spotlight: Shelia Jackson
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison native, Shelia Jackson, found her passion for childcare when she participated in a Cedar Program 37 years ago, helping teens find jobs for the summer. She has been…
Cowboys beat Bears
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys’ “fight for four” is one step closer to being complete after their 48-19 defeat of the Bears of Dixie County High School…
Foster family adopts
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com The goal of foster care is to provide a safe place for kids while their parents get the help they need and learn appropriate parenting skills so they can…
Learning As I Go: Fly on the wall
We have a sacred fly in our house. For two weeks now, all four of us have made it our mission to kill that thing. I know I have hit him with…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Shop Locally This Season (especially this season) – Support your hometown businesses –
In one week we will gather around our tables, with our family and friends, and celebrate Thanksgiving. This time of year it is brought to the forefront of our minds to give…
From Warrior to Argonaut: Brady Browning commits to UWF
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Aucilla Christian Academy’s (ACA) Brady Browning is a three-sport athlete, but it will be baseball that will be providing Browning with the opportunity to continue his education. The ACA…
Jo Sandra “Sandy” Ryan
Jo Sandra “Sandy” Ryan, 71, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020 in Lee, Fla. Sandy was born October 4, 1949 in Atlanta, Ga. to Joseph Theodore Miller Jr. and Lois Beulah…
Come Join The Fun … Cucinella’s Brick Oven Pizzeria invites everyone to Business After Hours at their restaurant
Emerald G. Parsons emerald@greenepublishing.com Mark your calendars for the upcoming Tuesday, Nov. 17, Business After Hours. This month’s event will be hosted Cucinella’s Brick Oven Pizzeria, located at 201 SW Rutledge, St.,…
Teen saved from flaming vehicle
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com On Monday, Nov. 9, 17-year-old Andrew Chase Cruce of Madison was traveling southbound on SW CR 360, when, according to FHP reports, he traveled off the roadway to the…
Letter to Editor
Recently the Journal ran a letter from a dedicated liberal who took a subscriber to task for being a veteran who supported Trump. He was quite critical of the writer, accusing him…
From the sunny side: Pack a shoebox
One doesn’t have to look far to see that times these days can be challenging, to say the least. It seems like this year has hit us with every kind of “whammo”…
32 pairs of sneakers and counting
Michael Curtis reporter2@greenepublishing.com By visiting her website kimdenmark.org, visitors are given the opportunity to support one of the most worthwhile causes in America. “I’ve visited 16 states, and I’m on my 32nd…
HealthCare Hero: Ronda Garner
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Ronda Garner is a lifelong resident of Madison County. She is married to Tommy Garner, and has been blessed with two beautiful daughters, ages 28 and 22. She has…
MCAA raises funds for Watts family
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Monday, Oct. 19, the Concert and Symphonic bands from Madison Creative Arts Academy (MCAA) came together to raise funds for the family of Beverly Watts. Beverly recently passed…
Cowboys Gameday: The playoffs begin
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The first big step toward Tallahassee and the chance at a fourth consecutive state title takes place this Friday, Nov. 13, at Boot Hill Stadium. The three-time defending state…
Way Back When
Nov. 11, 1960 US Senator John F. Kennedy, Democrat, was elected President of the United States in one of the closest contests in years, defeating Vice-President Richard M. Nixon, Republican, with a…
Ability 1st teams continue building projects
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Timmy Dyke and others continue the many ramp-building projects that are sponsored by Ability 1st. Ramps continue to go up in Madison and Jefferson Counties. The waiting list in…