Metro Contributor No one wants to get stuck in traffic, especially when they’re trying to get away to enjoy any number of summertime events. The travel resource, “The Vacationer,” said 57 percent…
Finding a place in the state
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com The Florida we know today is comprised of 67 separate counties. The separation of counties is intended to provide citizens with adequate access to government services, and Florida certainly…
Greenville student makes President’s Honor List
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) in Tifton, Ga. has announced that Valerie Ooley, of Greenville, has been named to the President’s Honor List for the Spring 2024 Term. In…
Students complete OSHA training at NFC
North Florida College Contributor North Florida College (NFC) is proud to recognize and congratulate six students for completing Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Ten General Industry training during a three-day course…
Riverbend News’ Second Annual Blackberry Festival happening Saturday
Danny Federico news@greenepublishing.com It is with the greatest pleasure that the Riverbend News announces its Second Annual Blackberry Festival will be taking place this Saturday, June 22. Originally held annually by the…
Madison County Babe Ruth 13-16U team heading to state
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com For the first time, Madison County Babe Ruth Baseball has two teams of All-stars heading to the state tournament. While the 12U All-star team was winning their district championship,…
Greenville approves agreement with Pop’s Sanitation
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Greenville Town Council on Monday, June 10, Greenville Town Attorney John Reid presented an updated resolution to lease 50 acres of land to…
County seeks legal action
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In an effort to help bring a close to the on-going saga between ITABOK and the residents of the Glenwood Forest subdivision, the Madison County Board of County Commissioners…
Mike Williams launches campaign for Property Appraiser
I am Mike Williams and I am thrilled to announce that I am a candidate for Property Appraiser of Madison County. I was born and raised in Madison County. My wife, Susan,…
Letter to the Editor: Op-ed on the border crisis
Joe Biden announced new executive orders to address the immigration crisis at our nation’s southern border, but unfortunately his actions are far too little and way too late. Last week’s announcement is…
National Security: Juneteenth
In the wake of the George Floyd murder and subsequent social unrest, there is considerable momentum to name Juneteenth as a national holiday celebrating the end of slavery. On June 19, 1865,…
Learning As I Go: When little things pile
Having one thing go wrong is easily shaken, but when one thing turns into two, into three on top of exhaustion and weary, rational thinking goes out the window. As I’ve shared…
Friends pull together to help a neighbor
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It wasn’t an opportunity to get together and have some fun with friends. It was also an opportunity to help a neighbor who has obviously been available to help…
Get prepared with Florida Tropical Training Week
Adyson Hammock news@greenepublishing.com Saturday, June 1 marked the beginning of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, and the Florida National Weather Service (NWS) is providing free virtual tropical training from Monday, July 29 until…
MCSO holds second Women’s Self-Defense Class
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) hosted a second Women’s Self-Defense Class on Saturday, June 8. Undersheriff Chris Andrews and Captain Jarrod Lauth taught the class and gave helpful tips…
MCHS Band holds spring concert
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Bands from Madison County High School (MCHS) and the Sentinel Jazz Combo from North Florida College performed during the Spring Concert, held at the Van H. Priest Auditorium on…
A new ‘roo arrives at the wildlife center
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com The North Florida Wildlife Center in Lamont, Fla. has welcomed a new red kangaroo, Evie. She is just nine months old and is quickly making friends with the center’s…
VOICES for Children: Advocating for children in the Third Judicial Circuit
Bea Coker news@greenepublishing.com VOICES for Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization standing as a beacon of hope for abused and neglected children in Suwannee, Columbia, Lafayette, Hamilton, Dixie, Madison and Taylor Counties…
The benefits of reading aloud with your children
Adyson Hammock news@greenepublishing.com During the summer, whether they’re running around outside or inside playing video games, most kids don’t think about taking time out of their day to read a book. However,…
Ashlyn Rogers makes Spring 2024 Dean’s List at Georgia Southwestern State University
Georgia Southwestern State University Contributor Ashlyn Rogers, a resident a Madison, made the Spring 2024 Dean’s List at Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) and was among 730 students recognized for scholastic achievement. …