Selina Iglesias: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Pinetta Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) will be having a political rally fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 20 at the Pinetta Community Center. At the rally, there will…
All invited: community policing forum to be held
Ashley Hunter: Greene Publishing, Inc. With the frequently reported hostility between civilians and law enforcement officers around the nation, the City of Madison is putting together a public-invited Community Policing forum that…
MPD vehicles, tennis courts and hospital district discussed
Ashley Hunter: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, Aug. 9, the Madison City Commission held its monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m., in City Hall. The meeting was led by Mayor Pro Tempore Marcus…
FDACS recovers more than $241,000 for Floridians in July
Story Submitted The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services recovered more than $241,000 for Florida consumers during the month of July. Last year, the department recovered nearly $3 million for Florida…
From the sunny side… Coming home
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. This morning I drove into Madison, something that I have done literally hundreds, if not thousands of times. I have driven into Madison from Valdosta (such was…
Conservative Corner: American renewal project
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist David Lane, founder of the American Renewal group, told the August 10, 2016, Washington Post, p. 6a, that “…the country’s estimated 65 Million evangelicals are just beginning…
Murder, mystery, audition… fun at the Main Street Playhouse
Story Submitted If you’ve ever had a desire to be on stage, have fun, and be part of a quality community production, now is your chance! The Main Street Playhouse and Event…
Deborah Scott
Deborah “Debe” Scott went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016 leaving behind her beloved family, which includes her husband of 48 years, Roy; three children: Crystal, Ryan…
What do I do if I find an injured wild animal?
Ashley Hunter: Greene Publishing, Inc. We all know what to do if our pet is feeling sick, is limping or needs any other sort of medical attention; but what should we do…
Nestle to host open house, RSVP by Aug. 31
Ashley Hunter: Greene Publishing, Inc. Nestle Waters and Deer Park, in Madison, will be hosting a behind-the-scenes look at how the bottling plant provides quality water products to Florida with the help…
John Hicks and Hickstown
Selina Iglesias: Greene Publishing, Inc. Miccosukee Native American chief, John Hicks, also known as Tuckose Emathla, was a prominent Indian leader during the First and Second Seminole Wars, from 1818-1835. Following the…
Grow bamboo shoots, earn $5,000 per acre
Story Submitted Market Demand As with every other raw material, prices are influenced by many variables we cannot fully predict in the years to come. In order to offer to our many…
Madison County producers urged to consider risk protection coverage before crop sales deadlines
Story Submitted The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds producers to review available USDA crop risk protection options, including federal crop insurance and Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) coverage, before the…
Assistance helps Florida farmers, ranchers conserve natural resources application deadline for financial assistance Oct. 21
Story Submitted Florida farmers, ranchers and forest owners can apply until Oct. 21 for financial and technical assistance from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) for fiscal…
Local graduate placed on Dean’s List
Ashley Hunter: Greene Publishing, Inc. Chante Graham, daughter of Retired Sergeant First Class Charlie Graham, and Madison County 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year finalist Ceola Graham, is attending Western Michigan University’s Cooley…
Two car wreck one critical
Ashley Hunter: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, Aug. 16, around 3:34 p.m., Jessica Mullinax, 20, of Madison, was traveling southbound on Little Cat Road (County Road 146) when Michael Taggart, 54, also…
Certified Towing returns to County Commission
Ashley Hunter: Greene Publishing, Inc. During the Wednesday, Aug. 10 meeting of the Board of County Commissioners, Ann Vickers of Certified Towing returned to discuss an updated site plan for the vacant…
Greenville Town Manager position and City Hall hours discussed
Selina Iglesias: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Greenville Town Council met for their monthly meeting on Monday, Aug. 8. With no citizen participation, the council moved on to the first item on the…
Madison Police Department receives first K-9
Ashley Hunter: Greene Publishing, Inc. Since March of 2016, the Madison Police Department (MPD) has undergone attempts to secure a narcotic dog for the department. In the past, should the MPD need…
Greene Publishing, Inc. welcomes new reporter
Greene Publishing, Inc. welcomes a new face that may be a familiar one to some in Madison. Rick Patrick has joined the staff as a news reporter and columnist for the Madison…