John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Down Home Days 2018 is right around the corner, and what is a good festival without great food, and good shopping? Vendor applications are now being accepted for…
Court Kingz coming to Madison
Story Submitted Court Kingz is proud to return to Madison to speak to the youth on the importance of making the right decisions. The Court Kingz, whose motto is “His court… His…
Cowboys baseball season starts
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. The warmer temps of late February and early March can only mean one thing. Baseball season is on its way. Soon, the smell of red clay, the…
Hunter Safety Course being offered
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Want knowledge on how to “think SAFE” while hunting? Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is bringing an online hunter safety course to Pinetta on Saturday,…
Passing Parade: The Last Ounce of Courage
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist Everyday heroes! Yes, that describes the four chaplains and their sacrifice. It was on Feb. 3, 1943, that the U.S.A.T. Dorchester, a military transport ship carrying 902…
Cowboys make history: Moving ahead to Final Four
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. In 2016, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys were defeated by the Hornets of Hawthorne High School in the first round of the state basketball play-offs…
School shootings… what if?
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. When the Madison County School Board met on Monday, Feb. 19, there was plenty of concern expressed over school safety issues. In the wake of the recent school…
COLD CASE Death of Jeremy Harris
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Wednesday, May 25, 2016, a murder in the southwest region of Madison County was discovered, and an investigation began. Jeremy Harris was killed, and his body…
Darold Gene Kelly
Darold Gene Kelly, 85, died Tuesday, Feb. 27, at South Georgia Medical Center, in Valdosta. Darold was born in Indianapolis, In. and grew up in Waldron, In., where he graduated from Waldron…
First Baptist Church From 1835 to now
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Picture if you will. The year is 1835, and Florida statehood had not yet been established. The Civil War had yet to take place, and Andrew Jackson…
Your farm could be a Florida Century Pioneer
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Agriculture has been a huge part of North Florida, as well as around the world. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) realizes the benefit…
MCAA students succeed at music festival
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Four student members of the Madison Creative Arts Academy (MCAA) Symphonic Band recently participated in the Florida Bandmasters Association District 3 Solo and Ensemble on Saturday, February…
Student artwork displayed at Capitol
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. The artwork of three Madison Creative Arts Academy (MCAA) students is currently on display at Florida’s Capitol. Throughout 2018, the Museum has committed to commemorate 40 years…
Miss Relay for Life Pageant forms now being accepted
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. It’s almost time to crown 2018’s Miss Relay for Life; and if you want to participate, applications are now being accepted. The 2018 Miss Relay for Life…
Motorcycle hauler catches fire
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, Feb. 22, Madison Fire Rescue (MFR) was called to the scene of mile marker 262 on Interstate 10 westbound, just after 11 a.m., when a…
Medical marijuana dispensaries banned from City
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Ten months after a temporary moratorium was imposed, the issue came back to the Commissioners of the City of Madison for another look at the possibility of…
Early voting starts Saturday
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. An election is about to take place in Madison County for a total of six seats on the Madison City Commission and Greenville Town Council. With the…
Shane Mathews joins Greene Publishing, Inc.
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Shane Mathews is the newest addition to the Greene Publishing, Inc. team. Mathews came on board as the graphic designer who helps design the paper that the…
Christian Concepts: Billy Graham, God’s Servant
Gary B. King: Guest Columnist Billy Graham, God’s servant, died last Wednesday, Feb. 21. He was 99 years old. He has been called the Pope of Protestantism, America’s Pastor and Pastor to…
America’s Got Talent winners coming to Madison
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. If your one true desire is to watch a well-performed and uniform pet show, you’re in for a treat, and I’m not talking about a dog treat….