William Patrick, Watchdog.org Florida’s mandatory minimum sentencing laws have done what they were designed to do: put thousands of people behind bars for long periods of time. But the tough-on-crime measures also…
Ten ideas to start on America Recycles Day
Story Submitted America Recycles Day is the only nationally recognized day dedicated to encouraging Americans to recycle and buy recycled products. It is celebrated each year on November 15 and this year’s…
Local Farm Bureau officials recognized during statewide meeting
Photo Submitted Farm Bureau proudly recognized certain Florida counties for excellence in five categories; Legislative/Policy Implementation, Public Relation/Information, Organization & Management, Education/Agriculture Promotion, and Leadership Development. Our local counties were among those…
Barn Quilts of Madison County Committee to host author
Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo By Rick Patrick, October 28, 2016 Barn quilt design displayed on the side of the Court House Annex Building in Madison. Rick Patrick – Greene Publishing, Inc. The…
History of Veterans Day
Rick Patrick – Greene Publishing, Inc. “Armistice Day’ was first commemorated in November, 1919, marking the first anniversary of the cease-fire that effectively brought an end to World War I or “The…
Get your green light bulb and support our veterans
Photo Submitted Dale Sowell, President of the Madison United Methodist Women, joins friends and neighbors around the county in placing a green light in her window to let the world know she…
2016 Election Results
Rick Patrick – Greene Publishing, Inc. Trump carries Madison County Madison County followed the nationwide trend when it came to voting for President. Out of the 8,599 votes cast in Madison County,…
Toys for Tots donations needed
Kelly Greene – Greene Publishing, Inc. Madison County’s 2nd annual Toys for Tots Program, sponsored by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, has begun. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications from…
GES holds 5th Annual Veterans Day program
Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo By Carole Mitchell, November 7, 2016 GES students sing the National Anthem during the Veterans Day program that was held on Monday, Nov. 7. …
George Willis, everyday hero
Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo By Rick Patrick, November 8, 2016 George Willis is a World War II veteran and one of Madison’s “everyday heroes.” He is pictured here with his wife, Jo….
S.T.O.P. holds fish fry
Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo By Kelly Greene, October 28, 2016 S.T.O.P., which is an acronym for Stop Tormenting Our Peers, is an anti-bullying group founded by Latonia Roberson. The anti-bullying group held…
Mr. Esquire Pageant to be held Dec. 10
Ashley Hunter – Greene Publishing, Inc. Young men, in grades third through eighth, are invited to take part in the Saturday, Dec. 10 Mr. Esquire Pageant, hosted by the Nu Omega Omega…
Socks for Seniors is accepting donations for winter season
Carole Mitchell – Greene Publishing, Inc. Saint Leo University Madison Education Group is now taking donations for Socks for Seniors. This community outreach project provides Madison senior citizens with socks for warmth…
Inez Luke Crosby
Mrs. Inez Luke Crosby, age 86 of Willacoochee, Ga., passed away on Friday, November 4, 2016 at her home in Willacoochee, Ga., following an extended illness. A native of Irwin County, Mrs. Crosby was born…
Mildred Marie LeBlanc Bailey
Mildred Marie LeBlanc Bailey, age 95, died on Monday, Nov. 7, 2016 at Madison County Memorial Hospital. A wake will be held on Friday, Nov. 11 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.,…
Fire claims child’s life; four others injured
Emerald G. Parsons, Greene Publishing, Inc. A house fire claimed the life of one child and sent the other four family members to the hospital. On Wednesday night, Nov. 9, at 9:55…
Thomas Jeffrey Frevert
Thomas Jeffrey Frevert, 62, of Madison, Fl., passed on unexpectedly on Friday, Nov. 4, 2016. Tom was born in Plainfield, NJ. He grew up and lived in North Palm Beach and Miami,…
Douglas Howard Poppell
Douglas Howard Poppell, age 97, died on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016 in Quincy, Fl. He was born on Aug. 17, 1919 and was the son of James Bennett Poppell and Delia Kirkland…
Bobby Deroyce Hackler
Bobby Deroyce Hackler was born on May 4, 1938 in Ft. Worth, Tx., to the late Cecil Reginald Hackler and Henrietta Huxford. He passed away on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016 in Lake…
Warrants lead to big bust
Story Submitted Major David Harper reports that on Tuesday, Nov. 8, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office S.E.R.T. team executed a narcotics search warrant along with felony arrest warrants at the home of…