Lazaro Aleman: Greene Publishing, Inc. According to an AccuWeather expert, for the next several weeks, conditions remain favorable for the formation of additional tropical storms and hurricanes in the Atlantic, Caribbean and…
Employment Matters: Do the math
We all know that there are certain times in life when just gotta sit down and do the math. Whether it’s determining a household budget; planning a much needed and deserved vacation;…
Florida’s economic future depends on you
Dear Editor, Everyone loves when a plan comes together. What’s even better is when a community comes together behind a plan. That’s exactly what happened last week when more than 30 leaders…
Exie Evelyn Yarbrough
Mrs. Exie Evelyn Yarbrough, age 90, died on Friday, Oct. 27, at Madison Health and Rehabilitation Center in Madison. She was born in Mayo, Fl. and moved several times before moving to…
George Alexander Ragans, Jr.
Mr. George Alexander Ragans, Jr. 78, of Sneads passed away Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, peacefully in his home. Delivered by his grandfather, J.P. Kinsey, Ragans began his life in Pinetta. He grew up…
Humane Society’s Pet Show to be held this weekend
Nancy Taylor: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Suwannee Valley Humane Society would like to invite the public to their 32nd annual Pet Show for Cats and Dogs on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 10…
Rotarians hold prime rib fundraiser
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Thursday evening, Oct. 19, the Madison Rotary Club held their annual Prime Rib Dinner fundraising event. According to local Rotarian Dale Stone, approximately 360 people were…
Mormon missionaries come to Madison
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Nearly two months ago, Elder McKenna came to Madison to serve as a missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS). Just one month…
Echo Student Ministries is planning a 3-on-3 tournament
Nancy Taylor: Greene Publishing, Inc On Saturday, Dec. 9, beginning at 1:30 p.m. Madison Church of God will host a 3-on-3 basketball tournament. The teams consist of a minimum of three people,…
PES has a fun fall festival
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. There was plenty of fun to go around on Thursday, Oct. 19 when Pinetta Elementary School (PES) held their annual Fall Festival. Dozens of children and adults…
Cowboys lasso Bulldogs
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys celebrated Senior Night with a resounding 50-19 victory over the rival Suwannee County High School Bulldogs on Friday, Oct. 27,…
City of Madison: City Manager contract not renewed
Nancy Taylor: Greene Publishing, Inc. Madison’s City Commissioners met on Wednesday, Oct. 25, in a special session to discuss the employee evaluation and future of City Manager, Tim Bennett’s employment with the…
WRECK: School buses transporting children collide
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, Oct. 19, at 3:33 p.m., Madison Police Department (MPD) and Madison Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a collision on E. Base St. involving two…
LOCAL: Chamber of Commerce set to move offices
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. After a lengthy renovation process at Madison’s Agriculture Center, the Madison County Chamber of Commerce is getting ready to move into the newly-refurbished office space. Phyllis Williams,…
Government: Senator and State Representative meet with citizens of Madison County
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday evening, Oct. 17, at 6 p.m., Senator Bill Montford, of District 3, and State Representative Halsey Beshears, of District 7, joined together to sit down…
LOCAL: Join MPD for Downtown Halloween
Cheltsie Holbrook: Greene Publishing, Inc. What are you going to be for Halloween? A ghost? Zombie? Princess? Superhero? The possibilities are endless on Halloween where kids can become anything they like. On…
Christopher Harrell
Mr. Christopher Ray Harrell, 60, died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017 in Live Oak. Harrell moved to Madison 46 years ago, coming from Lawrenceville, Ga., and was of the Baptist faith. He worked…
Glenda Mae Dietrich
Mrs. Glenda Mae (Thomas) Dietrich, age 68, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017 in her sleep. She was born on Oct. 29, 1948 in Madison, Fl. to Melvin and Ruby…
Flags and Flagpoles: Golfing for Veterans
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Have you ever wanted to somehow help benefit veterans and their families in the Madison community? Well now is your chance! On Friday, Nov. 10, at 9…
Madison County Halloween events
October 12 – November 4 The Great Pumpkin Patch, hosted by the Madison Church of God, in connection with “Pumpkin Patch USA,” came to Madison on Thursday, Oct. 12, and will continue…