Madison County School District Contributor Responsibility for the dress and appearance of students enrolled in the Madison County School District primarily rests with parents and the students. Some student apparel, however, may…
Open House set for area schools
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com With a new school year right around the corner, Madison County schools are ready to welcome students back. A good way to find out about details regarding your youngster’s…
A letter from Madison County Superintendent of Schools, Shirley Joseph
Are you ready for a fantastic 2024-25 school year? I am. Welcome back! I hope that you had an opportunity to relax, recharge and enjoy the summer break. We have been working…
Back to School dates
Leah. 08.07.24. Back to School. No photos Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com First day of school starting dates PES, LES, GES, MCCS, MCHS, JMPHS Monday, Aug. 12 for PreK, 1, 7 and 9 Wednesday,…
Here we blow again: Debby visits Madison
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Sunday morning, Aug. 4, in the Madison County Emergency Operations Center, state, county and city officials from several departments gathered for a 9:30 a.m. webinar from the National…
Former Cowboy inks with Seminoles
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Former Madison County High School (MCHS) baseball standout Blaydon Plain has recently signed to continue his baseball and academic career in Tallahassee with the Florida State University (FSU) Seminoles. …
Rabies alert still in effect
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Department of Health reminds everyone that the current rabies alert is still in effect. Citizens should be especially vigilant with the recent storm, which may increase…
Be aware of the Duke Energy scam
MCSO Contributor A scam attempt has been reported to be circulating in Madison County again. The scammer calls and identifies themself as an employee of Duke Energy. The scammer may call from…
Learning As I Go: Snake in my house
There are those moments that shape you for a lifetime…and then there are those moments that make you freak out, freeze, and forget how to function. Last week, my experience was the…
Is it time to reverse course?
Are you tired of holding your breath, hoping your choices won’t catch up with you, scared someone will find out about your messed up life? When everything feels as if it’s coming…
God should be blessed
We often think of the word “blessed” in the context of God doing something for an individual. However, in Paul’s opening comments to the “saints who are at Ephesus and who are…
Ponderings: Thoughts on friendship
A few months ago, someone asked me if it was weird for me, being the “only girl” in my group of friends. I admit, the question took me a little by surprise,…
Madison student finishes summer historical research internship
Kenzie James news@greenepublishing.com Madison native Erin Taylor recently finished a summer research and historical internship program at the University of Southern Mississippi (USM). Taylor, a senior at the University of North Florida…
FFA Alumni announce first annual bream fishing tournament
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Future Farmers of America (FFA) Alumni and Supporters announced the First Annual Bream Fishing Tournament, on Saturday, Aug. 10. There is a five-bream limit and a…
MCSO K-9 Unit visits the Madison Public Library
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) K-9 Unit visited the Madison Public Library, located at 378 NW College Loop, in Madison, on Tuesday, July 23, at 10:30 a.m. The…
Madison Tractor Supply monthly Farmers’ Market approaches
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison’s Tractor Supply, located at 1539 US-90, in Madison, will be hosting Farmers’ Market’s on the third of every month from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Spots are free…
Sustainable Cambodia program presented to Madison Rotarians
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison Rotary Club on Wednesday, July 24, the local service club heard a first-hand account of the work being done by Sustainable Cambodia….
MCHS Beta Robotics Team places fifth in the nation
MCHS Beta Club Contributor From Saturday, June 15 to Tuesday, June 18, five Madison County High School (MCHS) students represented their school at the National Beta Club Convention held in Savannah, Ga….
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church needs your help
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The city of Madison has literally grown up around St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, which has resided at 140 NE Horry Ave. since 1881. The church is listed on the…
Take heart
Many sentiments ran through the three-bedroom, one-bath house of my youth. Fights over who wore the favored pair of cut-off shorts last, the struggle of school mornings and the revolving bathroom door…