Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Three returning elected officials, Madison County Sheriff David Harper, Madison County Clerk of Courts Billy Washington and Madison County Supervisor of Elections Heath Driggers took their oaths of office…
New Madison County Property Appraiser sworn in
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Jan. 7, Marie Smith officially took her oath of office to be the new Madison County Property Appraiser. Smith has actually been on the job since the…
Madison County Tax Collector takes oath
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During a special ceremony in front of family and friends, along with staff members, Robin Hart was sworn in as the new Madison County Tax Collector. Hart was sworn…
Gov. DeSantis awards 17 Florida communities the Rural Infrastructure Fund
Florida Commerce Contributor Gov. Ron DeSantis announced $20 million in awards to small county governments and rural municipalities through the Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF). Awards were made to 17 Florida communities for…
Final pass for debris clean up planned
Madison County Emergency Management Contributor Final debris collection for county maintained roads began on Thursday, Jan. 9, and will run until completed. The debris contractors have made their final assessment of remaining…
Madison County Sheriff’s Office issues scam alert
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Sheriff’s Office informed Madison County residents via Facebook of a scam that has been circulating through social media, specifically on the Madison County Florida Yard Sales/Items…
Debit cards disqualify candidates
Jim Saunders News Service of Florida Contributor Want to run for public office in Florida? Suggestion: Don’t bring a debit card. An appeals court ruling on Thursday, Dec. 26 upheld a circuit…
From Pennsylvania to Florida… but it’s still freezing?
Ah, Florida. The sunshine state, the land of flip-flops, beach chairs and the sweet promise of endless summer. I packed up my life in Pennsylvania in 2018, where I’d endured snowstorms, icy…
The Game of Life: College Edition
I’ve decided to continue my teaching endeavors in this new semester, but instead of being in charge of a class, I am simply helping out a few different classes in the undergraduate…
From the Sunny Side: Puns
For a few days now, it seems everyone around here has come down with this sinus bug. It’s not severe enough to keep any of us from working (that is just how…
God Made Christians His Inheritance
As Paul continues his praise to God for the things God has done for the universal church, Paul mentions that God made Christians His heritage. Christians are the “things” which God has…
Cowgirls cage Cougars
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In a primarily defensive contest, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls varsity basketball team had three players register double-doubles during their Tuesday, Jan. 7 home game against the…
The Bush Wealth Advantage
How to choose the right wealth advisor for you and your family. A guide to finding the perfect partner for your financial journey. Selecting the right wealth advisor is one of the…
Jail Report
Dec. 31 Tavion McIntyre – Flee elude LEO with lights and siren active, marijuana distribution, operating a motor vehicle without a valid license Jan. 1 Antonio Robinson – Criminal registration Amy Grinstead…
Chamber hosts fundraiser for AWPC
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com As is their yearly tradition, the Madison County Chamber of Commerce held a Christmas fundraiser for last year’s Non-profit of the Year award winner at the Best of Madison…
Florida knows how to beat the heat, but how do we beat the cold?
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com There is a simultaneous blessing and curse that comes with living in Florida. It is one of the states with the most drastic weather changes. Florida has risks of…
Housing scholarship opportunities available for students
Jason Futch news@greenepublishing.com Housing scholarship opportunities are now available for high school students in the local area through the Southern Scholarship Foundation (SSF). Students who are planning to attend Florida A&M University,…
MCCS holds shoe donations for Lady Broncos
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison County Central School (MCCS) will be holding a shoe donation drop-off to raise funds for their Lady Broncos Softball team from now until Saturday, Feb. 8. MCCS asks…
Ringworm – Breaking the cycle of itchy circles
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com Ringworm is exceptionally common, with around a quarter of the entire world’s population contracting it at some point in their lives. Despite the name, ringworm is actually not a…
Be in the know before you go! Here are Florida’s priciest hospitals
Story Submitted An average doctor’s visit in Madison County, according to MDsave.com, varies between $100 and $175. The state of Florida’s average price range for a doctor’s visit is $111 through $270….