My girls and I had a tournament in Birmingham this past week, and saying we did very well would be an understatement. We beat up on every team we faced, and at…
Passing Parade: Liberty – Dare to act
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist Our Declaration of Independence came about because of out ancestors’ toil and bloodshed. Liberty always costs much. We are not descendants of fearful men. They were aware…
From the Sunny Side: Feeling nostalgic
Many of you have probably already realized, I have a tendency to be a bit nostalgic. I guess it has to do with my age, and the fact that I have been…
Rahab’s faith was not dead
In his discussion about our faith, James gives another example (James 2:25, 26) from the Old Testament. Rahab and her story is recorded in Joshua 2. Rahab was not a descendent of…
Mother Anna Viola Woodson Arnold
Mother Anna Viola Woodson Arnold was born on Saturday, Feb. 13, 1932, in Dixie, Ga., to Garfield and Josephine Bea Woodson. She grew up in Mims, Fla., before moving to Greenville. Arnold…
Crystal Tractor hosts Business After Hours
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, June 18, Crystal Tractor and Equipment was the location of the Madison County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event. Visitors were treated to tasty pulled pork,…
Madison Public Library holds drum circle
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison Public Library, located at 378 College Loop, in Madison, held a drum circle, celebrating the kick-off for their summer programs. On Thursday, June 13, the Madison Public…
More improvements ahead for Camp Cherry Lake
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During an open meeting on Friday, June 21, several members of the community learned of more big plans for the 4-H camp at Cherry Lake, in Madison County. Thanks…
Forgotten Coast K9: How you can help change lives
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com For men and women who have put their lives on the line to serve our nation, adjusting to civilian life can be a huge mental, emotional and even physical…
The Bush Wealth Advantage: Protect against a scorching market and weather – Intense summer heat and hot stock market both demand a careful approach
As the first days of summer arrive, the nation finds itself in the grip of two concurrent heat waves: one from the atmosphere, and one from the financial markets. While an intense…
Local students visit Detroit
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com A group of six, mostly college-aged students from Madison traveled to Detroit, Mich. recently for the Turning Point USA Chapter (TPUSA) Leadership Summit, from Wednesday, June 12, through Monday,…
Young Farmers and Ranchers holds first meeting of the year
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com The Hamilton County Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) held its kickoff meeting on Thursday, May 30. Twenty young farming and ranching families from around Hamilton County made their way…
Sixty years of the Civil Rights Act
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com As of Tuesday, July 2, 2024, it has been 60 years since the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was signed into law. This act was the result of a…
Remembering “Storybook Peter Pan”
For many years, a miniature horse, named “Storybook Peter Pan” appeared in parades in Greenville, to the delight of children and adults as well. He lived into his 30s, and thoroughly enjoyed…
Swampy standoff ends
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to information provided by Madison County Sheriff David Harper, during the mid-afternoon hours of Monday, July 1, offers from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) responded to a…
Robin Hart launches campaign for Madison County Tax Collector
Hello, for those of you that don’t know me, my name is Robin Hart. I have lived in Madison since I was 8 years old. I graduated from Madison County High School…
Madison road construction expands
City of Madison Contributor At the Tuesday, June 11, meeting of the Madison City Commissioners, the Commissioners voted unanimously to award the repaving contract for Washington and Shelby Avenues, to the Scruggs…
Lions Club plans “God and Country” event
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison Lions Club will be holding their annual July Fourth “God and Country” event on the shores of Lake Francis, on Thursday, July 4. There will be numerous…
Florida TaxWatch forecasts Florida’s economy through 2028
Florida Tax Watch Contributor On Thursday, June 6, Florida TaxWatch released “Florida Economic Forecast (2023-2028).” In this report – the first in a new quarterly series – the taxpayer research institute assesses…
Learning As I Go: Helping another bird get free
We have birds living in our birdhouses for the first time. Four years ago, a friend gifted us with a martin house. Every year, I’ve anxiously awaited visitors, and finally this year…