Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, July 30, in the Madison County Courthouse, four candidates for the Madison County School Board took part in a political forum. The forum was presented by…
Best of Madison nominations sought
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Chamber of Commerce has announced that nominations are being sought for their annual Best of Madison Awards. Nominations recognizing and honoring “outstanding businesses, professionals, organizations…
Ground-breaking ceremony held at Camp Cherry Lake
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Tuesday, Aug 4 was a significant day for the generations of people in the area who have enjoyed summer camping experiences at 4-H Camp Cherry Lake. A groundbreaking…
School Board passes tentative budget and millage rate
During the regular meeting of the Madison County District School Board on Monday, Aug. 3, the Board passed a tentative budget and millage rate for the upcoming year. As required by law,…
The Bridge enjoys first VBS
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Monday, July 27 saw a new chapter unfold for The Bridge, as they held their first Vacation Bible School. In partnership with First Baptist Church, in Tallahassee, Fl., Kingdom…
Lee Town Council awards two organizations
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com As the Lee Town Council convened on Tuesday, Aug. 4 with a packed house, Mayor James Ruzicka awarded the Lee Volunteer Fire Department and the Lee Public Library with…
Macedonia Baptist Church’s VBS draws a crowd
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Macedonia Baptist Church enjoyed a large group of kids for their Vacation Bible School, which concluded on Friday, July 31. The week saw an average of 60 kids in…
Fellowship Baptist Church hosts successful VBS
Shannon Curtis Contributor Fellowship Baptist Church welcomed children for an exciting week of Emerald Crossing Vacation Bible School from Monday, July 27 to Friday, July 31. The theme centered on Psalm 23:1-6….
Thinking of getting outdoor sport supplies? Wait until September
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com This time of year, many people start gearing up for a busy season of outdoor activities. Major hunting seasons, including for deer and waterfowl, are just around the…
Youth pastor spotlight: Brayden and Audrielle March
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com As summer approached, Brayden and Audrielle March found a new adventure heating things up for them as they became the youth pastors for Madison Church of God. Brayden and…
Political forum held
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, July 23, candidates for two seats on the Madison County Board of County Commissioners shared their thoughts and plans for Madison County during a political forum,…
Madison composer recognized at FAMU Band Camp
Ady Kinsley reporter@greenepublishing.com Jaiden Johnson, a rising senior at Madison County High School (MCHS), first joined band in the sixth grade. He’s played multiple instruments during his time in the MCHS concert,…
Early voting begins soon
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The time for early voting in the August primary is quickly approaching. Early voting is set to begin on Saturday, Aug. 8 and will continue through Saturday, Aug….
American Legion Post 224 hosts Business After Hours
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, July 21, the American Legion Post 224, in Cherry Lake served as the host for the Madison County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event. During…
Town of Greenville seeks restitution from former Town Manager
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During a special meeting of the Greenville Town Council on Wednesday, July 29, the Council voted to move forward with a formal complaint against former Town Manager Lee…
Fentanyl found during traffic stop
Madison Police Department Contributor On Wednesday, July 15, a 50-year-old Madison County woman was arrested by the Madison Police Department (MPD) on drug-related charges. At approximately 8:20 p.m., Patrol Officer Reed…
Madison Police Department holds pinning ceremony
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Friends, family and faithful citizens gathered at the Madison Woman’s Club building on Tuesday, July 28, to witness the pinning ceremony of several members of the Madison Police Department….
Samaritan’s Purse gets help from local groups
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Twenty-two adults and teens from Fellowship Baptist Church and Calvary Baptist Church, in Perry, made their way to Asheville, N.C., where they worked with Samaritan’s Purse. The two groups…
Man supposedly tries to eat the evidence
Madison Police Department Contributor A 38-year-old Madison County man was arrested by the Madison Police Department (MPD) for felony drug possession, destruction of evidence, smuggling a controlled substance into a detention facility…
Cherry Lake’s “Glas Pack” brings home five trophies from National Wakeboard Championships
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com The Cherry Lake community has plenty to celebrate after the local “Glas Pack” returned home with five trophies, including two national championship titles, from the Wakeboard National Championships held…
