Rick Patrick: rick@greenepublishing.com Desmond Roberson now lives in Valdosta, but he still keeps his Madison County ties fresh. The Madison County High School (MCHS) grad grew up in Madison and began singing…
FFA hosting online fundraiser
John Willoughby: reporter2@greenepublishing.com School’s out of session, but the Future Farmers of America (FFA) are continuing to raise money for organization trips. On Sunday, May 24, the Madison County High School (MCHS)…
We’re open! Madison, Lee libraries accepting appointments
John Willoughby: reporter2@greenepublishing.com There’s good news swirling for book lovers in Madison County! The Madison Public Library and the Lee Public Library reopened their doors on Monday, June 1, with exceptions listed…
Richard J. Bishop
Richard J. Bishop Jr., 66, passed away on May 29, 2020, in Madison, Fla. Richard was born Nov. 7, 1953, in Madison, to Richard J. Bishop, Sr. and Carolyn Williams Bishop. He…
Learning As I Go: Take off your mask
Christy Bass Adams, Guest Columnist Many churches, including ours, are opening their doors again. Drive-in church, live-streaming videos, and Zoom meetings have kept folks as connected as possible throughout this quarantine. As…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Children learn what they live
Emerald G. Parsons, Publisher When I was a child, on through my teenage years, a scroll hung in my bedroom (on my closet door) with a nice saying on it. I used…
MPD MAKES WEED, COCAINE ARREST
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com A Greenville man was arrested in the middle of May after an odor of marijuana led to the discovery of the substance, as well as cocaine. In a report…
Sewing revolution: A story stitched in history
Ashley Hunter news@greenepublishing.com Today, when you want a fresh look in your wardrobe, a quick trip to your local boutique or thrift store will do the trick. Clothing is easily found and…
Five Madison County students awarded scholarships
Tri-County Electric Cooperative Contributor Tri-County Electric Cooperative (TCEC) is proud to announce the recipients of the TCEC Energizing Education Scholarships: from Madison County High School (MCHS), Alison Underhill; and from James Madison…
Hurricane season begins June 1
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com In the last five years, portions of Florida were subjected to utter destruction due to the rapid, intense development of storms, including Hurricane Michael, a category five hurricane which…
Dorothy Frazier Francis Jones
Dorothy Frazier Francis Jones, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 6, 2018, after 78 wonderful years on earth with family, friends and other loved ones. Dorothy was born…
Ulysses “Bob” Hampton
Ulysses “Bob” Hampton, 85, of Greenville, Fla., passed on Monday, May 25, 2020. Funeral services are pending.
Linda Jean Arnold
Funeral services for Linda Jean Arnold will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, in the New Zion Cemetery. A viewing will be held at 4 p.m. to 6 p.m….
From the sunny side: Look before you sit
I like to consider myself a “humorist.” Perhaps not on the same level as a Mark Twain or even a Lewis Grizzard, yet. But I do hope that more than a few…
REAMS RESPONDS: Reams’ response, addressed to Mayor Brittni Brown and dated for Wednesday, May 20
Mayor Brown, I have received, through a public record request, a copy of what purports to be a preliminary resolution related to my removal as the Greenville Town Clerk. I am writing…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Is America still free?
Let me start this column out by saying, “The coronavirus is real!” COVID-19 is a real virus that sickens some; proves fatal to others, mostly the elderly; and does nothing to the…
Learning As I Go: Add A Little Sunrise
I rolled over and looked at the clock. 5:28 a.m. Who gets up at this time of day? Three days in a row I had woken up at that same exact time….
Patsy Patterson Hardee
Patsy Patterson Hardee was born on April 9, 1948, and was welcomed home to the arms of Jesus on May 20, 2020. She grew up in multiple places, including Puerto Rico and…
“Adopt a Senior Citizen” off to a quick start
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com After joining a nation wide Facebook project to show support for graduating high school seniors, I realized that there was another group of seniors who could benefit from a…
Church Member Spotlight: Ronnie Scarboro
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Ronnie Scarboro has spent much of his 83 years attending Greenville Baptist Church and he got saved at the early age of 13. He is quick to point out…