This past weekend, I was able to come home and spend some time with my family while shopping in good old Tallahassee (you can imagine my dad’s excitement for this adventure), and…
Passing Parade: States’ rights
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist Chancing upon an article published in 1856, this author noticed this terminology: “In 1855, these United States consists of thirty-one great republics.” Using common sense, the sentence…
Speaking without swearing
When we speak, people should be able to rely on what we say. We should not have to “swear” by anything to convince them that we are speaking the truth. James gives…
Mr. Ernest “Mac” McAllister (Aug. 14, 1946 – Nov. 4, 2024)
“Someone So Special Can Never Be Forgotten” Ernest “Mac” McAllister, 78, of Madison, Fla., departed this earthly life on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. Visitation and celebration of life services were held at…
Missionary Luneal Savage Alexander (Dec. 17, 1951 – Nov. 9, 2024)
“Her Children Arise and Call Her Blessed” ~ Psalm 31:28 Surrounded by the mutual love of family, Missionary Luneal Savage Alexander, 72, of Pinetta, Fla., willingly crossed from time into eternity on Saturday,…
Healthy Start coalitions support one another with baby-care donations
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com Help with recovery efforts following hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton continue to arrive in our area from near and far. On Friday, Oct. 25, the Healthy Start Coalition of…
TCC Madison supports Madison County Community Farm Share
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com TCC Madison’s Verizon Store has supported Madison County Community Farm Share for a second time. The company made a donation last year, and has continued that support this year…
The Bush Wealth Advantage: A Summary of Key Changes for Tax Year 2025
More than 60 provisions that impact your 2025 returns that you file in 2026 The Internal Revenue Service released its annual inflation adjustments for tax year 2025. The details, outlined in Revenue Procedure…
Jail Report
Nov. 5 Antonio Davis – Sex offender violation/providing false registration information Nov. 6 Christopher Fitch – Criminal mischief damage to property $200 or less Delondra Knight – Out of county warrant/Hamilton Co….
Community Calendar
Tuesday November 19 The Best of Madison’s Awards Celebration will be held from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at 701 BC Venue & Brewery (entrance at the back), located at 701 SW…
Be generous this holiday season through the Christmas Giving Tree
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Junior Auxiliary and The Hair Parlor are providing gifts for school-aged children this holiday season through community members donations. The submission form to be a part of the…
HOW THE MCHS COWBOYS FIRST SADDLED UP
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison High School, formerly located where Madison County Memorial Hospital now resides on Crane Avenue, was nearing the end of its glorious history as I entered my senior year…
LES announces their October Student’s of the Month
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Lee Elementary School (LES) announced their Student’s of the Month for the month of October. To become a Student of the Month, student’s were chosen from their teachers by…
LES announces star students of the week
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Star Students of the Week at Lee Elementary School (LES) were announced for the week of Monday, Oct. 28. Congratulations to all the LES Star Students of the…
Attention teachers, grants are available for you!
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com Each year, the Cenex and Harvest States (CHS) Foundation and CoBank provide $500 grants to 40 pre-kindergarten through 12th grade teachers. This grant, named the 2024 CHS Foundation/CoBank Classroom…
Johnny Appleseed visits MCAA
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Oct. 8, at Madison Creative Arts Academy (MCAA) Johnny Appleseed visited the 4K through first grade students. While visiting MCAA, Johnny Appleseed told stories of his many…
MCHS Basketball Schedule
Date Day Opponent Location Time Team Nov.11-16 TBA Pre-season Tourn TBA TBA VB Nov. 19 Tuesday Florida High Tallahassee 6/7:30 JVG, VG Nov. 21 Thursday Jefferson Co. Monticello TBA JVG, VG Nov….
MCAA announces boys basketball 2024-25 schedule and team members
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison Creative Arts Academy (MCAA) announced their (2024-25) basketball schedule and team members. This season’s schedule is as follows: Date Opponent Location Time Friday, Nov. 15 Mayo Home 5…
Cowboys Game day: The second season begins
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com With a grueling regular football season behind them, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys now enter the gauntlet of the Rural Class football playoffs. The prize at the…
Former Bronco making an impact at Eastern Illinois University
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com When Jacarre Fleming was younger, he earned the nickname “Smoke.” It was no surprise, since he would consistently “smoke” the competition, whether it was galloping down the gridiron or…