The Second Continental Congress gathered in Philadelphia shortly after New Years, 1776. They faced a tough decision. A low-grade insurgency against British occupation had begun the previous year in Massachusetts. In response,…
Join me in praying for America, once again
I love America. I know you do too. I wonder, though, if we, as a nation, have become too independent. This July 4, as we think about how much our nation needs…
Madison Public Library to host rejection class
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Florida Department of Health will be presenting “Let’s Talk: Rejection” at the Madison Public Library on Tuesday, July 9, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Health Educator Hank Thompson will…
Greene Publishing, Inc. announces Wild Adventures ticket winners
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Greene Publishing, Inc., recently had a drawing for Wild Adventures tickets to see Jeff Foxworthy Live. Jan Webb, JaNiya Joseph, Michelle Hendrik, Renee Horton and Tina Rowe each won…
Rep. Tant speaks at Rotary Club
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The special guest speaker for the meeting of the Madison County Rotary Club on Wednesday, June 19, was State Representative Allison Tant. Rep. Tant gave an update on some…
MCHS “Cougars” class of 1974 holds 50 class reunion
Adyson Hammock reporter@greenepublishing.com Attention, all members of the Madison County High School (MCHS) “Cougars” class of 1974! It’s been fifty years since graduation, and they will be celebrating soon. On Saturday, Aug….
Madison celebrates “Four Freedoms”
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It was noteworthy that, on Friday, June 14, Flag Day, Madison celebrated the 80th anniversary of the dedication of the Four Freedoms Monument. In June of 1944, the United…
Meet Teen Miss Madison: Belinda Albritton
Kenzie James news@greenepublishing.com Belinda Albritton, 16, was crowned Miss Teen Madison 2024 on Saturday, April 6. Albritton is entering her junior year at James Madison Preparatory High School (JMPHS) and is a…
Park Ranger visits the Madison Public Library
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Amy Bauer, a Park Ranger from Madison Blue Springs, recently paid a visit to the Madison Public Library, located at 378 College Loop, in Madison. Bauer informed the participants…
The good, the bad and the ugly: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT): Mutant Mayhem was released to the United States on August 2, 2023. The film begins with rogue scientist Baxter Stockman (Giancarlo Esposito), who successfully created a mutagen,…
Kids’ feeding program continues
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Bridge, in cooperation with Second Harvest, continues providing five days of lunches to students of all ages in Madison County. Each Monday, bags of lunches are given out,…
Southern Baptists vote on major issues
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Southern Baptist Convention met in Indianapolis, Ind. on Tuesday, June 11 and Wednesday, June 12 for what is described as the “world’s largest business meeting,” with over 10,000…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Centered
In a previous column, there were a few references to the beloved merry-go-round, an apparatus known for creating plenty of nausea in the bellies of children everywhere. Since I couldn’t resist this…
CDL programs offer affordable path to high-demand careers
North Florida College Contributor Since the fall of 2021, Florida Gateway College (FGC) has prepared students to earn their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and begin promising careers in the high-demand industry of…
Madison County School District presents a back to school rally
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County School District will hold a back to school rally on Saturday, Aug. 10, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., at Four Freedoms Park, in Madison. This…
Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr., announces June Books of the Month
Florida Department of Education Contributor Florida Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr. announced June’s chosen books for the “Commissioner’s Book of the Month,” a monthly reading challenge to promote literacy and…
MCHS Cowboys help in the community
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Several members of the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys varsity football team recently took time out from their summer workouts to serve the community. On Wednesday, June 19,…
Ancient shoreline in Florida connects Suwannee County rivers and springs underground
Kenzie James news@greenepublishing.com Suwannee County is home to numerous rivers and freshwater springs, and there is a unique geographical feature that shows how the bodies of water are all connected. The Cody…
Annual FWC wild turkey survey is open for Florida residents
Kenzie James news@greenepublishing.com The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced the kickoff of the 2024 Wild Turkey Summer Survey on Saturday, June 1. The annual survey, open until Saturday, Aug….
Fun facts about the Fourth of July
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The mid-summer celebration, known as “Independence Day,” or the Fourth of July, is filled with fireworks, outdoor cook-outs and much summertime fun. It is well known that the day…