Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com For the first time since the 2015-16 season, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls are the Class 1A District Five Champions. The Cowgirls defeated the Lafayette High School…
Madison Mentoring Program makes a difference
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com It’s one thing to know there is a problem, but to actually do something about it requires commitment and dedication that goes beyond lip service. Volunteers from Evergreen Missionary…
You Can Now Order Newspaper Photos Online!
See a newspaper photo you want? Greene Publishing, Inc. now has galleries available for you to purchase photos from our stories. You can now browse our galleries and to order your choice…
Explore Madison County’s Florida Trail on Feb. 8
Dr. Erik Webb (Pharm D) Contributor On Saturday, Feb. 8, join the Madison County Chamber of Commerce’s outdoor adventure committee for a guided hike along a recently inaccessible section of the Florida…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: When Tarzan needs an Uber
My generation didn’t have all the superheroes to enjoy at the theaters that the kids are bombarded with today. I did have Adam West and the Boy Wonder, running around in tights…
Bill Haynes: Delivering much more than packages
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During his 33-year career working with United Parcel Service (UPS), Bill “Willie” Haynes has delivered literally thousands of packages of all kinds. Throughout his long career, Haynes has been…
Bass named SRP of the year
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com Behind the scenes, secretaries, custodians and other non-instructional, school related personnel are undoubtedly the magic that keeps Madison County schools alive. Through their interactions with students and staff, their…
Robbie Darren Roberts
Robbie Darren Roberts, 50, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. A funeral service celebrating his life was held on Monday, Feb. 3, at 2 p.m. at Avondale…
Horace Lavalle Webb
Horace Lavalle Webb, of Madison, Fla., passed away at the age of 82 on Feb. 2, 2020. He was born Nov. 21, 1937, in Lanett, Ala. He served in the US Army…
Letter to the editor: Proposed toll road
Dear Editor, Last week I went over to Tupelo’s Bakery in Monticello, on Highway 90. As I passed into Jefferson County, I was surprised to see so many signs that said, “No…
Learning As I Go: But we didn’t lose home
It was in the wee hours of the morning on Feb. 9, 2005, that our phone rang. David jumped up and answered. Even in my sleepy daze, I knew something was wrong….
Emerald’s Gem Box: Integrity
Integrity, according to Dictionary.com, means, “adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty.” What is integrity? It is the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles. It…
DEA storms Dulay’s office
On the morning of Thursday, Feb. 6, agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) with the assistance of Florida Department of Law Enforcement and Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) officials executed a…
Way Back When
January 29, 1960 The Woman’s Club sponsored a benefit party Wednesday afternoon which netted $27.80 for the Polio March of Dimes. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bell of Concord announce the engagement of…
Catron residence named Yard of the Month
Savannah Reams editor@greenepublishing.com The Madison Garden Club is proud to announce that the lawn of Sylvia Catron has been named the January Yard of the Month. Catron and her husband, Jim, have…
Cowboys honored by BOCC
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com During the Madison County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) regular session on Wednesday, Jan. 22, the 2019 Class 1A State Champions, the Madison County Cowboys, were honored with a…
From the sunny side: Toes
Over the last couple of months, I have become more aware of the toes on my left foot than I have been in the past. Having your toes sticking out of a…
Dollar Tree is now open
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com After announcing their launch of a store in Madison, Dollar Tree opened their doors on Thursday, Jan. 30. Dollar Tree is located at the old Fred’s location at 935…
Dollar Tree set to open their doors
After announcing their launch of a store in Madison, Dollar Tree is set to open their doors on Thursday, Jan. 30. Dollar Tree is located at the old Fred’s location at 935…
Same store, new block
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com You may have recently noticed the demolition that’s occurring in the lot neighboring the Advance Auto Parts store in Madison. That’s because Dollar General, which is located near O’Reilly’s…