Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com If you happened to catch a whiff of something delicious during the lunchtime hours of Friday, Dec. 13, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Beta Club could be to…
Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr’s Dream
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com “I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia, the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to…
Another Cowboy joins elite 1,000-Point Club
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com For the second time in recent history, a Cowboy varsity basketball player has scored 1,000 points in his basketball career. LaBron Lee, a senior on the 2024-25 varsity Cowboy…
Cherry Lake pavilion to be demolished
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, Jan. 8, the commissioners had a discussion regarding the pavilion on county-owned property at the…
Suspect found deceased in shooting
MCSO Contributor Madison County Sheriff David Harper reports that on Wednesday, Jan. 8, at 11:16 a.m. the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Communications Center received a 9-1-1 call from a caller advising…
Madison County Sheriff’s Office requests help with cruelty case
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) received a call on Tuesday, Dec. 24, stating there was a dog in a crate at the wood line on Lake Rachel Road….
Human trafficking: Know the signs
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, which raises awareness about human trafficking. As the state with the third-highest number of reported cases, Florida faces unique challenges in combating…
Learning As I Go: When God turns it all around
Broken. Ashamed. Crushed. We all have seasons we would describe with these words. Some were recent, others are tucked deep into the darkest dungeons of our distant past. Sometimes, those periods of…
National Security: Wildfire
As I write this column for the Carrier, Los Angeles is burning. The first fire known as Palisades began nearly a week ago, swept by hurricane-force Santa Anna winds over the Santa…
God’s still working on us
When we look at our adult children, we can become frustrated when they don’t behave more responsibly or exercise better judgment. When God looks at us, His children, He sees people who…
A Tribute to Nelson Pryor – Patriot on a Mission “Passing Parade”
Story Submitted by Friends of Nelson Pryor Madison County lost a good man on New Year’s Day. Nelson Pryor was known as a patriotic, thoughtful, Christian, scholarly and conservative man. He was…
An oasis in troubled waters
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Formerly known as the Florida United Methodist Children’s Home, the Residing Hope at Madison Youth Ranch, in Pinetta, remains a place of hope and healing for children of all…
Madison Youth Ranch plans 10th anniversary celebration
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Saturday, Feb. 1 is a special day for Residing Hope at Madison Youth Ranch. The organization will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Pinetta location, where over 150 children…
Success is the standard at Residing Hope
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Julie found her way to The Madison Youth Ranch after a failed foster placement. That experience, and others, caused Julie to be emotionally distant, and she avoided interaction with…
Lions Club assists hospital
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison Lions Club recently made a significant donation to Madison County Memorial Hospital through their “Tree of Life” program. The Lions Club donated $5,000 to the hospital to…
Handsome Brook Farms recalls eggs due to health risk
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Recently, Handsome Brook Farms recalled 10,800 units of their Organic Pasture Raised 24-Count Eggs because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. These units were distributed in 25 different Costco…
Faith in action: one man’s gift reaps countless rewards
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Cast your bread upon the waters, For you will find it after many days. [Ecclesiastes 11:1 NKJV] That simple Bible verse is well familiar with many. However, because of…
What to watch: “Miracle in East Texas”
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Recently, I took a scroll through a few apps, looking for a decent movie to watch without needing to repent afterwards. Accomplishing that is more of a challenge these…
NFC 2024 summer and fall graduates recognized
North Florida College Contributor North Florida College (NFC) awarded 181 students with degrees or certificates at the conclusion of its 2024 Summer and Fall Term. Many of the summer graduates participated in…
Madison County High School hoops teams have roller coaster weekend
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) basketball teams had a busy weekend on Friday, Jan. 10, and Saturday, Jan. 11. The school’s boys basketball teams hosted the Tigers of…