It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Anita Burnett, who left us on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, in Greenville, Fla., at the age of 90. Born…
Joye Courtney Stokes
On Monday evening, Sept. 23, 2024, Joye Courtney Stokes, passed away in Tallahassee, Fla., at the age of 88 years old. She will be remembered as a devoted Christian, mother and wife…
Mother Essie Mae White Black (Aug. 14, 1951 – Oct. 2, 2024)
“There is laid up for me a crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous judge shall give me at that day….” ~2 Timothy 4:8 Mother Essie Mae White Black, 73, of…
Jessie Bethedra Stephens Parker (Nov. 17, 1938 – Oct. 2, 2024)
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me….” ~Psalm 23:4 Jessie Bethedra Stephens Parker, 85, of Gainesville, Fla., quietly…
Elesta Clemons Pritchett
Mrs. Elesta Clemons Pritchett, 94, of Greenville, Fla., finished her earthly course on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024. Homegoing services will be held at 3 p.m., on Saturday, Oct. 12, at Madison Church…
Jimmy Williams
Jimmy Williams, 61, of Madison, Fla., passed in Valdosta, Ga., on Friday, Sept. 28, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., on Saturday, Oct. 12, at Shiloh M.B. Church. Interment…
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During this terrible and destructive hurricane season, our hearts are with everyone in our community, communities around us, Asheville, the Gulf Coast, and other impacted communities. If you’re like me, your mind…
MCAA FFA members attend Florida FFA Leadership Training
Jessica Webb Contributor Members of the Madison Creative Arts Academy (MCAA) Future Farmers of America (FFA) recently attended two Florida FFA-sponsored leadership training events: the Chapter Presidents Conference (CPC) and the Chapter…
Cheerleader Spotlight: Hannah Carpenter
Hannah Carpenter, 17, is in her first year as a cheerleader and she says performing cheers is what she enjoys most about being a cheerleader. So far, cheer camp has been her…
Warriors wallop Cougars
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Aucilla Christian Academy seemingly had little trouble from the visiting Calhoun County High Cougars, from Edison, Ga., on Friday, Oct 4. The Warriors won the contest with a…
Cowboys football game canceled
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The closure of Jacksonville schools ahead of Hurricane Milton has forced the cancellation of the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys vs Raines High School Vikings football game, originally…
MCMH holds Breast Cancer Awareness event
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison County Memorial Hospital (MCMH) is holding a Breast Cancer Awareness event on Thursday, Oct. 24, from 2 p.m. until 4:30 p.m., at Four Freedoms Park, in Madison. At…
C.O.P.E. Wellness Group holds meetings
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Each Wednesday at 10:30 a.m., the Senior Citizens Council of Madison County, located at 1161 SW Harvey Greene Dr., in Madison, will hold a wellness and recovery peer group….
Medicare open enrollment period approaching
Chris Polzer Contributor Advantage Aging Solutions is reminding residents that their Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE) program has specifically-trained counselors to help educate and empower Medicare beneficiaries, their families and…
October is national physical therapy month
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com National Physical Therapy Month (NPTM) is held annually in October to help raise awareness about the benefits of physical therapy. Since 1992, the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) has…
Lake Park of Madison holds hurricane party
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Lake Park of Madison Nursing and Rehabilitation recently held a Hurricane Helene party while their residents and staff enjoyed karaoke, popcorn, snow cones and giving attention to one of…
The rich history of old films
Have you watched a movie in the theater or at home and wondered about it? Have you wondered about its inspiration, the people involved and the first films ever introduced that laid…
Clean up, but avoid getting cleaned out
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Predictably, after Hurricane Helene presented the latest blow to local residents and businesses, roofing and repair companies have signs littering the roadways at every turn. Some of these businesses…
Beware of scammers and “storm chasers”
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It seems as though the wind had hardly died down when people began knocking on doors offering to clean up debris and repair damage left behind by Hurricane Helene….
Withlacoochee River reaches flood stage
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to information from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Withlacoochee River peaked at 77.1 feet, at County Road 150, near Pinetta, on Saturday, Oct. 5, at…