Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com On Friday, Feb. 9, a team of more than 20 marathon-trained athletes will embark on a 176-mile, three-day journey from Tallahassee to Jacksonville to honor every service member with…
Base Street Nutrition holds ribbon-cutting
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com After the previous owner of Base Street Nutrition, Brianna Shearer, decided to “tie the knot” and get married, a couple of her friends stepped up to take the reins…
Jail Report
Greene Publishing, Inc. publishes the Jail Report each week based on information provided by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). It is the policy of Greene Publishing, Inc. to print each name,…
Big Red Bus set to stop in Lee
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Feb. 3, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., the Big Red Bus is visiting Lee First Baptist Church, located at 8157 U.S. 90, in Lee. All donors…
Annual Father-Daughter Dance set
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Feb. 24, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., the Junior Auxiliary of Madison will be holding their annual Father-Daughter Dance at the Madison Church of God, located…
Choosing between two gates
Most people do not like having only two choices about anything. When it comes to one’s lifestyle, Jesus says there are only two options, two gates from which to choose. He encourages…
From the Sunny Side: Positive addictions
One of my favorite aspects of what I have the opportunity to do here is meeting some very interesting people. Some of those people are local, such as the person in Greenville…
Passing Parade: Flagpole of Freedom Park
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist Just outside Columbia Falls, Washington County, Maine, near Bar Harbor, is a proposed park, to be dedicated to the veterans of these united States. Lobster boat engines…
The Game of Life: College Edition – Recovery
The last couple of weeks leading up to the start of our season have been rough, to say the least. We have been working overtime to prepare for our upcoming games and…
Sheriff Harper reports on busy year
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, Jan. 24, Madison County Sheriff David Harper reported on the activities of the Madison County…
Hurricane Idalia recovery programs for farmers launched
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson recently announced the launching of two new programs aimed at helping area farmers who were impacted by Hurricane Idalia. The programs carry with…
Dollar General adds produce to Pinetta location
Dollar General Media Relations Contributor Dollar General (DG) announces it recently remodeled its store at 9846 NE Colin Kelly Hwy., in Pinetta, and now offers produce in addition to the same categories,…
To consolidate or not to consolidate our schools, that is the question
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com One can easily think of a paraphrasing of Shakespeare when facing the decisions the Madison County School Board are. While it seems clear there are some on the board…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Doggone it, there I go again!
Let’s face it. Dogs are simply awesome. They can be taught so much. My assortment of furry friends over the years have learned all manner of things. Dismantling the Christmas tree, sometimes…
Pastor Spotlight: Michael Bass
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Valdosta resident Michael Bass is no stranger to Madison County. He formerly served as the pastor of First Baptist Church of Pinetta from 2018 to 2021. Presently, Bass is…
MFBA celebrates pastors
Lauren Churchwell Contributor On Thursday, January 11, over 50 Middle Florida pastors, staff, and their spouses gathered at Journey Church, in Mayo, for a time of celebration and appreciation. Hopewell Baptist Church…
Cowboys have mixed weekend
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys junior varsity and varsity basketball teams had a mixed weekend as they hosted a pair of rivals on their home court. On…
NFC 2023 Fall graduates recognized
NFC Contributor North Florida College (NFC) awarded 101 degrees and certificates to its students at the conclusion of its 2023 Fall Term. Many of the summer graduates participated in NFC’s Fall Commencement…
Madison County Republicans plan dinner
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Republican Party of Madison County will be holding their annual James Madison Constitutional Dinner on Thursday, Feb. 8, at 6:30 p.m. This year, the special guest will be…
Camellia show scheduled for Quitman
Dawn Squires Contributor Whether you are searching for inspiration for your artistic creation, just enjoy beautiful flowers or have an interest in gardening, come to Camellia City, Quitman, Ga., and enjoy the…