Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com If the top of the first inning of the first pre-season game is any indication of the season ahead, the Madison County High School (MCHS) varsity Cowboys baseball team…
Cowboys in college: Several playing on Saturdays this season
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com There were a number of Madison County High School (MCHS) graduates who have been making their marks in the college ranks this past football season. Even more important that,…
Volunteer as an umpire for MCBR
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Babe Ruth (MCBR) league is seeking baseball/softball donations and interested umpires for their upcoming 2025 season. Accepted baseball and softball donations include: baseball cleats, baseball gloves/mitts,…
Madison salutes teachers
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Each year, the Madison County Foundation for Excellence in Education honors educators from across the school district during the Golden Apple Teacher Recognition Banquet. This year, the banquet was…
Fight for your heart during American Heart Month
Danny Federico news@greenepublishing.com February marks American Heart Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about heart disease—the leading cause of death in the United States—and promoting heart-healthy habits that can significantly reduce…
Brown hired as interim City of Madison manager
Mickey Starling: reporter3@greenepublishing.com As the Madison City Commission met on Tuesday, Feb. 11, the city manager’s seat was still vacant, with no one in sight to fill the position in the near…
Early morning blaze results in total loss
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the pre-dawn hours of Thursday, Feb. 6, firefighters from the Lee Volunteer Fire Department and Madison County Fire Rescue (MCFR) responded to a call regarding a structure fire…
Another hero comes home
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the afternoon of Wednesday, Feb. 5, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) welcomed home the remains of K-9 Riot. K-9 Riot passed away on Thursday, Jan. 30, following…
New metal detectors coming to Madison County schools
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County District School Board on Monday, Feb. 3, the board approved an $18,705 expenditure for three new walk-through metal detectors. According to…
Learning As I Go: Looking at the outside
One of the grossest moments of daily life is pulling a cup from the cabinet, filling it with a beverage of choice, then realizing the inside of the glass didn’t get clean…
National Security: Fixing Immigration
In the most recent election four months ago, the two biggest issues on the minds of the American electorate were inflation and the border. Trump had far better answers to these issues…
A Valentine’s message: O, how God loves you and me!
What keeps you from loving others the way you, yourself, crave to be loved? Conversely, what’s lacking in your life (or more accurately, in your heart) that keeps you from fully loving…
Madison County Fire Rescue offers fire safety inspections
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com It’s easy to forget about smoke detectors that become as familiar as our usual appliances, but smoke detectors are crucial for the safety of our families, often being the…
55-Plus Club to enjoy musical program
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Wednesday, Feb. 12, the 55-Plus Club will enjoy a musical program provided by local musical artist Anna Stange. Stange will be playing her guitar and singing several musical…
Pastor Spotlight: Rev. Carlos Presley
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Rev. Carlos Presley is a Detroit, Mich., native who currently resides in Jacksonville, Fla. However, since July 2023, Presley has been making the trip to Madison every week, where…
Hyssongs coming to Bethel Creek
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Bethel Creek Baptist Church welcomes everyone to enjoy a night of Southern Gospel music with the Hyssongs on Sunday, Feb. 23, beginning at 6 p.m. The church is located…
Cowboys edge Bulldogs on Senior Night
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys had their hands full when it came to the Bulldogs of Suwannee High School on Saturday, Feb. 1. It was also Senior…
Cowgirls win big on Senior Night
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It was a momentous occasion on Saturday, Feb. 1, when the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls wrapped up their regular season with a resounding 86-16 win over the…
Weathering the elements
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com While Florida is not exactly known for it’s snowstorms and blizzards, for those who are built for our temperate winters and searing-hot summers, winters in Florida can feel quite…
Three Madison students participate in Honor Band
Ady Hammock news@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Feb. 1, after days of preparation and long rehearsals, three band students from Madison travelled to Lawton-Chiles High School in Tallahassee to participate in the annual Big…