Election season is upon us. With all the buzz of political campaigns, ranging from presidential to our own local seats of office – such as School Superintendent, City Commissioners and Sheriff –…
Greenville Town Council addresses major concerns
The Greenville Town Council met for regular session on Monday, Feb. 8. After the minutes for the council’s previous meeting held on Jan. 11 were approved, citizen participation began. Trish Hinton took…
Three teens arrested School board vehicles stolen
Three teens were arrested on Tuesday, Feb. 9 for the theft and burglary of five vehicles stolen from the Madison County School Board Office located on N. Duval Ave. On Monday, Feb….
A Women’s Pregnancy Center to visit Fellowship Baptist
On Sunday, Feb. 14, during Sunday worship, Fellowship Baptist Church will be having a special guest at the 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. services. A Women’s Pregnancy Crisis Center of Madison will…
Madison Florida Missions to hold charity run this weekend
Put your running shoes on and support a great cause! Madison Florida Missions (MFM) at 135 NE Dill Street is hosting a charity run in order to fund a trip to the…
District Teacher of the Year: Andrea Krell
Andrea Krell was named Madison County’s District Teacher of the Year at the Golden Apple Teacher Recognition banquet on Thursday, Feb. 4. The evening of good food, music and conversation took place…
Pickles graduates from Army Intelligence Training
Dillon C. Pickles of Madison graduated Army Intelligence Training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO., on Jan. 21. He is currently stationed in South Korea at Fort Humphreys. Back at home, Dillon has…
A night to remember: father-daughter dance
The Nu Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. will present “An Evening to Remember–A Father-Daughter Dance” on Saturday, Feb. 27, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the North…
NFCC announces call for nominations of Jenyethel Merritt Award
If you would like to have anything added to the community calendar, please email Selina Iglesias selina@greenepublishing.com or give us a call at (850) 973-4141. To commemorate Black History Month and Women’s…
James (Jimmy) E. Williams
James (Jimmy) E. Williams of Madison, passed away at the Lake City VA Medical Center on Monday, Feb. 8. He was born on March 2, 1939 in Winter Park, Fl. to the…
For Valentine’s: Will you be my candidate?
If you want me to be head over heels for you, I think you should know that I’m very attracted to strength, good judgment and humility. I love strong candidates, who are…
National Security: Old Greenville
I loved the story in Friday’s Enterprise-Recorder about the history of the Prince house in Greenville (Old Prince House to Relocate). In the story, one of the five daughters of William and…
Water contamination warning
The Florida Department of Health has issued an advisory to residents and visitors in two counties next to the Withlacoochee River in north Florida. The city of Valdosta has reported a 1.3…
New phone scam
As technology improves, so do the efforts of scammers to try and swindle individuals out of their money and identity. A local woman reported to the Madison County Carrier that she was targeted by…
What the frack? Fracking Bill passes The House
State and local leaders are up in arms over HB 191 and SB 318, which would allow and regulate fracking in the State of Florida. Last year, the Madison County Commissioners voted…
New fire hydrant and water line coming to Oak Estates
Fire protection will soon increase in Oak Estates when the City of Madison’s Water and Public Works departments install a six-inch water line and a new fire hydrant on SW Hudson Street….
Florida ranks 35th nationally on gun industry independence
With President Barack Obama’s recent executive orders on gun control and the Florida Legislature eyeing bills on the open and campus carrying of weapons, a recent survey finds Florida about midway nationally…
Big Bend Hospice: Neighbors taking care of neighbors
Big Bend Hospice is the area’s hometown hospice because it truly is “neighbors taking care of neighbors.” This has never been more apparent than the accomplishment of the volunteers who serve on…
February planting guide
With January completed, certain tasks should also be complete in the garden. It is time to plant. January was for soil preparation. With the soil prepared and the garden planned, you can…
Old Prince House to relocate
The Old Prince House has been located at the corner of Oglesby and U.S. 90 (across from the town pond) in Greenville since 1919. Built right after World War I, the gabled…