Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo By Emerald G. Parsons, November 15, 2016 The Buckeye Community Federal Credit Union staff is always eager to serve the citizens of Madison County. Everyone is welcome to…
Letter to the Editor
Dear Madison County residents, I would like to invite you to our 3rd Annual Monticello Downtown Community Christmas on Friday, December 2nd from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. This year we are…
Shop locally for Christmas
Emerald Greene Parsons, Publisher Christmas is only three weeks away and everyone is busy buying and wrapping presents in preparation of the holidays. Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday are…
House fire
Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo By Emerald G. Parsons, November 23, 2016 Walter and Shirley Yates, of Madison, lost their home to a house fire Wednesday night, Nov. 23. Although no one was…
Home destroyed
Photo Courtesy of R&R Event Pros, November 28, 2016 A family of five lost their home to a house fire Monday night, Nov. 28 after some sort of explosion in the fireplace….
One killed
Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo By Emerald G. Parsons, November 28, 2016 One man died after his Ford F-150 collided with the rear-end…
Despite loss, Cowboys season was a success
Rick Patrick, Greene Publishing, Inc. The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys’ quest for another state championship came up short in a 21-19 loss to Pahokee High on Friday, Nov. 25. While…
2nd Annual Holiday Bake-Off planned
Story Submitted A special holiday tradition continues this year at the Smith Mansion in Madison! Chef Art Smith and the Board of Reunion, a 501 (c)3 community enrichment educational program, invite you to participate in…
Check-A-Charity before giving this holiday season
Story Submitted Charitable organizations registered in Florida received nearly $79 billion in contributions last year. Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam is offering tips to help Floridians make the most of their…
Tellabration presented Saturday, November 19th, 2016
On November 19, I attended the 3rd Annual Tellabration event at O’Toole’s Herb Farm which was hosted by Wanda Violet. By way of understatement, what an amazing day. The youth story tellers,…
Despite rumors… GES future is secure
Rick Patrick, Greene Publishing, Inc. In an organizational meeting before their regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 22, the Madison County School Board selected a new Chairman for the board. Bart Alford, from…
The fatality of teenage drivers
Ashley Hunter, Greene Publishing, Inc. Every year, it is estimated that close to 123,000 teenagers are injured in traffic-related events, and in 2014 (when the last study was held), 2,679 teenagers were…
NFCC to change names
Story Submitted North Florida Community College President John Grosskopf and the NFCC District Board of Trustees have approved plans for NFCC to begin communications and take steps toward selecting a new name…
Cowboys face tough match against Pahokee
Rick Patrick, Greene Publishing, Inc. The trail to the state championship game goes through the small town of Pahokee on its way to Orlando. Kick off is set for 7:30 p.m. this…
Jim Stanley appointed City Commissioner, District 4
Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo By Kelly Greene, November 22, 2016 Congratulations are in order for James E. Stanley, Jr. for his appointment to serve as Madison City Commissioner, District 4. Stanley was…
Elected candidates at Swearing in Ceremony
Greene Publishing, Inc. Photos By Carole Mitchell, November 21, 2016 Judge Bailey Browning asked the group to raise their right hand and place their left hand on the Bible to complete the…
A special Thanksgiving for Madison
Photos Submitted The Madison High School band performs in the 1979 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The Madison High School band marches through the streets of New York City during the 1979 Macy’s…
Boys and Girls Club blows away breast cancer
Photo Submitted The Greenville Boys and Girls Club of Tabula Rasa sponsored a pink-out at Greenville Elementary School in order to raise cancer awareness. Pictured in the front row, from left to…
GES announces school-wide Tropicana Speech winners
Photo Submitted Fourth grade Tropicana Speech winners, from left to right, are: Hafitha Ayyad, third place; Hisham Ayyad, second place; and Zakaria Scott, first place. Photo Submitted Fifth grade Tropicana Speech winners,…
NFCC wins top honors in Association of Florida College’s Communication and Marketing Awards competition
Photo Submitted North Florida Community College received many awards at the AFC 67th annual meeting and conference in Orlando on Thursday, Nov. 3. Pictured displaying their awards, from left to right, are:…