Samuel Epps, Jr., 54, of Jacksonville, Fla., unexpectedly passed on Saturday, June 27, 2020. Joint funeral services for Sam and his sister, Montollis, are at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 10, in…
Montollis Decarla Roberson
Montollis Decarla Roberson, 55, of Tallahassee, unexpectedly passed on Friday, July 3, 2020. Joint funeral services for Ms. Roberson and her brother, Samuel Epps, Jr., will be 11 a.m. on Friday, July…
Yvette Davina Milton
Yvette Davina Milton, aka “Cookie”, of Greenville, Fla., passed on Friday, July 3, 2020. Graveside services are at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 11, in Young Reaper Cemetery. A viewing will be…
Letter to the editor: The charges of “racism” and “hatred”
The charges of “racism” and “hatred” levied at countless historical figures from George Washington to Teddy Roosevelt this past month have been brought against our very own memorial to fallen soldiers of…
Letter to the editor: An Open Letter to the People of Madison
I am heartsick to hear that there is any discussion about taking down the historic Solder’s Cenotaph in historic Madison. I denounce anyone who calls this memorial to veterans a symbol of…
From the sunny side: A “cyber” pack rat
I feel that we are friends enough to admit something to y’all. I tend to be a bit of a “pack rat.” I’m sure there’s probably some deep seated psychological reason for…
Flour sacks brought fashion to the farm
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com By the mid-1800s, the advance of the sewing machine brought a more economical method of shipping in North America that replaced the barrel. Cloth sacks were not only less…
Do you know the muffin man?
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com Without much thought, can you recite “The Muffin Man” song – yes, the same traditional nursery rhyme that refers to the famous baker who lives on Drury Lane? Surely,…
Healthcare Hero: Shannon Sullivan
Ramsey Sullivan news@greenepublishing.com Shannon Sullivan, a lifelong resident of Greenville and 1991 graduate of Aucilla Christian Academy, earned her AA degree at North Florida College in 1993, and went on to…
Three shot, one dead
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com Family and friends of a Greenville man are mourning the loss of their loved one after an early morning shooting claimed the life of 22-year-old Kenneth McQuay Jr. on…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Heritage or hate?
So much controversy these last few weeks . . . Riots, looting and now killings… killings of small children. So many people wanting to take down monuments and change street names. For…
Learning As I Go: Silly spotties
Movement in the front yard caught my attention. The sun was barely peaking over the trees as a rain shower set in, and it took a bit for my eyes to adjust….
Russell “Teddy” Smith Jr.
Russell “Teddy” Smith Jr. was born on Aug. 16, 1967, to Russell Sr. and Clandie Smith. He attended the Madison County Public School System in Madison, Fla., where he played football and…
Stay local when shopping, cash in on big savings
Ashley Hunter news@greenepublishing.com Stay local when shopping, cash in on big savings Chamber’s Member-To-Member cards offer discounts, specials and freebies Are you a member of the Madison County, Jefferson County or Taylor…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: The faults of Martha Faught (and a few of my own)
I have always loved newspapers. In high school, I joined the staff of the school paper in the ninth grade and never left. Well, graduation finally made me relinquish my mighty pen,…
Cowboy receives pair of offers
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com For Roderick “RJ” Williams, deciding on where to go to further his education after his senior year of high school may come down to east coast or west coast….
Feeding the whole family: LB Feed and Country Meats
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com For Brett Lameier, owner of LB Feed and Country Meats, opening a feed store seemed like a logical decision seven years ago. He had been a livestock inspector for…
Trio of locals heading to Oklahoma rodeo
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Three local Madison County youngsters are heading to Oklahoma for the National Little Britches Rodeo Association Finals, in Guthrie, Okla. The competition in Oklahoma begins on Tuesday, July 7…
Bridger Jesse heads northwest
Beth Moore, Madison County 4-H Contributor How about this for a busy and unforgettable weekend? You graduate high school, compete in your final high school rodeo and leave your North Florida home…
James “JD” Sealey Sr.
James “JD” Sealey Sr, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020 at the age of 77. James was born in Lee, Fla. on March 29, 1943 and spent his entire life in the…