Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison Creative Arts Academy (MCAA) Future Farmers of America (FFA) Chapter has recently been selected as one of Florida’s Premier FFA Chapters for 2023-24. The Premier Chapter Award…
Valdosta State University announces Spring 2024 Dean’s List
Valdosta State University Contributor More than 1,600 distinguished and accomp lished students were named to Valdosta State University’s (VSU) Spring 2024 Dean’s List. Dean’s List honors are reserved for the highest achieving students…
Madison County Homeschool Expo being held
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Monday, July 24, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. there will be a Madison County Homeschool Expo at Fellowship Baptist Church, located at 1997 NE Colin Kelly Hwy.,…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Shame on me!
I had this really cute girlfriend in the third grade. Her name was Loyda. She was much taller than I, and she would occasionally spin me about as if she was going…
Widows begin monthly fellowship
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Widows in Madison County enjoyed their first monthly gathering on Tuesday, May 21, at The Bridge, in Madison. For several years, the ladies have enjoyed a yearly dinner hosted…
Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez announces registration is open for the 2024 Florida python challenge
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Contributor Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez recently announced that registration for the 2024 Florida Python Challenge is now open. Participants this year will have the chance to…
Laura’s garden notes: Go ahead and “go to seed”
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com Since the mid 1800s, Americans have used the phrase “gone to seed” figuratively as a way to disparage something or someone that has, according to the Collins English Dictionary,…
Being part of something bigger: Local charity fosters ties with NASCAR
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com There is little doubt that NASCAR racing is one the biggest sports around. Many businesses have found ways to capitalize on that popularity by shelling out thousands, or even…
Madison County joins the Tesla Supercharger Network
Ronnie Green Contributor Tesla Superchargers are now available in Madison County. The eight 250 kWh superchargers are next to the local Mobile Station at 3907 FL-14, just North of I-10. These superchargers…
City gives update on Horry Avenue project
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The City of Madison recently released an update on the repaving and infrastructure upgrades to Horry Avenue, in Madison. Anderson Columbia, the contractor for the project, notified the city…
Meth possession results in two year sentence
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During felony court proceedings on Monday, June 10, Walter McCloud, 68, of Madison appeared before the Hon. Wesley Douglas to answer on a charge of possession of methamphetamine with…
From the Sunny Side: Hockey
It should come as no surprise that I enjoy sports. I do believe one of the “feathers in my cap” years ago when the “powers that be” decided to bring me on…
The Game of Life: College Edition Your presence
This past Sunday my church started a new summer series about unity. To open up the message, our pastor asked us a few questions to get us thinking, one of those questions…
Practicing the Royal Law
Quoting from Scripture, James defines the “royal law” as “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” How important is practicing the royal law? Very important! James says not practicing the royal law…
Passing Parade: Who gets the French Navy?
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist In the run up to World War II’s Pearl Harbor, the German’s have captured Poland, the Dunkerque evacuation has happened, and now the Germans have forced France…
Medical students visit Madison
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com A program that was begun before the pandemic was reinstated on Friday, May 31, when approximately 50 medical students from Florida State University visited Madison as part of the…
Patty Marilyn Crafton Fourakers
Mrs. Patty Marilyn Crafton Fourakres, aged 88, left this world to be with Jesus on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Center, in Dowling Park, Fla. Visitation will be held…
Ernest Alexander, Sr.
Ernest Alexander, Sr., 79, of Miami Gardens, Fla., passed on Saturday, June 1, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, June 15, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses,…
James David “J.D.” Howard
Mr. James David “J.D.” Howard, age 85, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 10, 2024, at his home in Thomasville, Ga. James was born on April 14, 1939, in…
JoAnn T. Fox
Mrs. JoAnn T. Fox, age 80, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 31, 2024, in Tallahassee, Fla. JoAnn was born on March 5, 1944, in Caryville, Fla., to Carlton…