Rainfall across the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) was below average in May, with Madison and Jefferson counties receiving about a third of their normal precipitation during the month. The latest…
Tri-County Electric recognized by school board
During the Madison County School Board meeting on Tuesday, July 5, Tri-County Electric was presented with the 2016 Business and Educators Award in recognition for their contributions to the Madison County School…
Life-saving app featured on smart phones
The iPhone has a lot of pre-downloaded apps that many of us find useless. However, there is one app already downloaded on the iPhone that is one of the lesser known but…
Volunteer with Kairos Prison Ministry
Looking for a unique volunteer experience? Kairos Prison Ministry (Kairos) is a interdenominational Christian ministry where men and women volunteers bring Christ’s love and forgiveness to prisoners and their families. Kairos is…
Give to FBC during World Hunger Month
In the state of Florida, one in six people struggle with hunger. However, the Florida Baptist Convention (FBC) hopes to change that. Florida Baptist Global Hunger Relief Day is Sunday, July 10,…
Bay Scallops
Background Historically, bay scallops occurred in Florida from West Palm Beach on the Atlantic coast, to Pensacola in the state’s northwest corner. In recent decades, however, their range has decreased considerably. Although…
Four local seniors are invited to Tri-County Youth Tour
From Saturday, June 11, to Thursday, June 16, four local high school seniors attended the Tri-County Youth Tour, sponsored by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). In attendance were the following…
MCHS cheerleaders to host cheer camp
The Madison County High School Junior Varsity and Varsity cheerleaders will be hosting a cheer camp for girls in Pre-K through 8th grade on Monday, July 11; Tuesday, July 12 and Wednesday,…
4-H offers day camps for youth
Are you looking for adventure this summer? Look no further! Madison County 4-H offers a variety of camps over the summer for youth between the ages of eight and 18. Peanut Butter…
Madison County EMS, serving our area for nearly 45 years!
When someone needs emergency medical attention, 911 is called, but who does 911 call? Whenever there is an emergency in our area, Madison County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are called to the…
Budgets are so important for every organization
“Budgets are like oil tankers – they need time to change course.” ~ Jeroen De Flander In all my years advising businesses, I have seen many that just did not have budgets….
Barn fire
Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo By Brooke Kinsley, June 27, 2016 On Monday, June 27, Madison Fire Rescue responded to a call in the southwestern section of the county regarding a barn fire…
Fireworks over Lake Francis
On Monday, July 4, the nation celebrated the United States’ independence. In Madison County everyone celebrated too around Lake Francis and at the Haffye Hayes Park in Greenville. Pictured are the bright…
Senior Citizens Center van crashes into light pole
The Madison County Senior Citizens Center offers transportation services to seniors within the county who are unable to drive themselves to and from the center. However, on Friday, June 24, at 2:05…
City discusses employees, City Hall repairs and park budgets
On Tuesday, June 14, the Madison City Commission met at 5:30 p.m. to discuss business matters regarding the City of Madison. The first item on the agenda was presented by City Manager…
SCAM ALERT: Scammers strike again posing as the IRS
On Thursday, June 30, a local man called the Madison County Carrier stating that he received a call from a man who claimed to be with the IRS. During the phone call,…
July Planting Guide
Like last month, July is a poor time for planting, but a great time for farm chores. Late summer is the time to prepare your soil for fall. The Florida Extension Service…
Babe Ruth teams advance to state
The Babe Ruth Baseball and Softball leagues gives both younger boys and girls ages four to 16 the chance to show off their talents on the field. These talents, along with hard…
Fraleigh Tobacco Company
For more than 150 years, tobacco was a chief agricultural product in north Florida. While Gadsden County is often associated with shade-grown tobacco, Madison County also contributed to this industry, as it…
What the Greenville Public Library has to offer!
The Greenville Public Library, located at 312 SW Church Ave., in Greenville, in the old Farmers and Merchants Bank building, is quickly becoming a hub of learning, opportunity and community for the…