Story Submitted The Dixie Swim Club has received rave reviews around the country for its southern wit, unforgettable characters, and moving story line. This poignant and funny play can be seen locally,…
Big Bend Hospice recognizes newest volunteer
Chris Jones: Greene Publishing, Inc. Big Bend Hospice is excited to announce a new volunteer joining their team. Melissa Holben, of Lee, will be serving the patients and families of Madison County….
A new twist on mergers
Story Submitted In the world of mergers and acquisitions, there is a new twist: credit unions buying banks. Since 2011, there have been less than 10 deals recorded and one of…
Churches are planning Holy Week and Easter services
Nancy Taylor: Greene Publishing, Inc. Churches throughout Madison County are preparing for Holy Week and Easter services. Grace Presbyterian Church, located at 688 N. Washington Ave. will host the Madison Ministerial Association…
Mt. Zion A.M.E Church of Cherry Lake to celebrate Men’s and Women’s Day
Nancy Taylor: Greene Publishing, Inc. Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church of Cherry Lake will celebrate Men’s and Women’s Day on Sunday, Mar. 26 during the 11 a.m. service. Pastor Ralph Campbell and church…
Allen Chapel AME Church welcomes gospel recording artist
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Nationally recognized recording artist Troy Sneed will be appearing at Allen Chapel AME Church as part of their Youth Revival Concert, on Sunday, Mar. 19, at 4…
Teacher Spotlight: Mr. Patrick White
Chris Jones: Greene Publishing, Inc. In the movie White Squall, Captain Christopher “Skipper” Sheldon is referring to a special kind of character when he says “(it’s) the kind you only find on…
NFCC Summer 2017 scholarship application deadline is April 28
Story Submitted A new semester at North Florida Community College is right around the corner as students gear up for Summer Term of 2017. Alongside the arrival of a new term comes…
Kiwanis members read to students on Dr. Seuss’ birthday
Chris Jones: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, Mar. 2, Tim Sanders, Jo Willis, Phyllis Williams, and Mike Moore, with the Kiwanis Club of Madison, stopped by Pinetta Elementary School (PES) and read…
MCHS tennis season is underway
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, Mar. 7, the Madison County High School (MCHS) varsity tennis team held a home match against John Paul II Catholic School from Tallahassee. The girls’…
MCHS Cowgirls split games
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, Mar. 7, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls softball team went on the road to Live Oak to face the Lady Bulldogs of Suwannee…
MCHS Cowgirls flag football ready to debut
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. There will be a new game in town at Boot Hill Stadium this spring. The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls’ flag football team is ready to…
2017 Florida Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Conference
Story Submitted From Thursday Mar. 2 to Saturday, Mar. 4, several ladies from Madison County traveled to the Renaissance World Golf Village in St. Augustine to join in on the 2017 Florida…
School Board audit results released
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. During the regular meeting of the Madison County District School Board, members heard a presentation from Mark Buescher, from Buescher & Company, LLC. At a cost to…
Gas and steam engine show coming to Lee
Chris Jones: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Town of Lee will host the Deep South Gas and Steam Engine Club’s annual show from Friday, Mar. 17 through Saturday, Mar. 18 from 9 a.m….
Lee Town Council hears from small businesses
Chris Jones: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Town of Lee held its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Mar 7. After the reading of the proposed Ordinance 2017-01, regarding the temporary moratorium on medical marijuana…
Do you know a Citizen of the Year?
Chris Jones: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Madison County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism is accepting nominations for the 2017 Citizen of the Year. The winner will serve as Grand Marshal of the…
Celebrate National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month, an observation launched in 1973 to bring attention to the American public of the impact good nutrition has on our health and well-being. To celebrate the monthly…
Marie Arnold Richardson
Mother Marie Arnold Richardson, age 73, departed this life on Sunday, Mar. 5, 2017 in Madison, Fl. A home-going celebration will be held on Saturday, Mar. 11 at 12 p.m. at Shiloh MB…
Ruby Lee McSeal Axson
Ruby Lee Axson, age 96, of Polk City, Fl. passed away at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital on Monday, Feb. 27, 2017. She is survived by her children: Evelyn A. Murphy (Charlie) of Madison,…