News across Madison County
Greene Publishing (Madison County Carrier)
Published September 25Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: The shot felt ‘round the world
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com When I was growing up, Madison’s hospital was located across the street from the present location of Madison County Community Bank. This small hospital wasn’t famous for much, and...
Greene Publishing (Madison County Carrier)
Published September 24Complete your will if your milk is swill
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com If you need another reason to appreciate living in a rural community, I have you covered in this week’s trip down history lane. I’m not a big fan of...
Greene Publishing (Madison County Carrier)
Published September 24Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday returns
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. For the second year in a row, Florida’s Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday is happening. Beginning on Sept. 1 and running through Dec. 31, the state has...
Greene Publishing (Madison County Carrier)
Published September 23Bradburyian Musings: Viewpoints/Opinions
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com “We bombard people with sensation. That substitutes thinking.” (Ray Bradbury). When Ray Bradbury published Fahrenheit 451 in 1953, the idea of giant, interactive televisions covering entire walls, thimble-sized radios...
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Published September 21Prostate cancer spotlight: Timmy Dyke
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com In July of 2025, Timmy Dyke was having a routine physical when elevated prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels were detected. A later biopsy confirmed the presence of prostate cancer. Next,...
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Published September 21Medical mysteries: Male-driven data and how it’s defined our lives
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com Historically, medical research has inarguably underrepresented nearly 50 percent of the population, both globally and domestically. The disparity that remains in scientific research between male-based and female-based studies…
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Published September 18Gassing up on the go: The truth about pumping gas while your car is running
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com There are so many urban legends and misinterpretations about the law when it comes to vehicle safety codes. Remember the myth about your overhead light being illegal to have...
Greene Publishing (Madison County Carrier)
Published September 15Could Monticello have a watermelon museum?
Laura’s Garden Notes Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. I traveled a lot over the summer to be with family and pretty much left my garden to the elements. The marigolds got gigantic,...
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Published September 13Hanson Christmas Lights going dark
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com For many years, locals have enjoyed the annual Hanson Christmas Lights show along Colin Kelly Highway between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve. It has been since 2022 that...
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Published September 13Florida Lottery and FGCC encourage Floridians to play responsibly
Florida Gaming Control Commission Contributor During Responsible Gaming Education Month, the Florida Lottery and the Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) are partnering to promote informed play and encourage Floridians to make thoughtful...
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Published September 10It’s all about the wheels, man
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Join me on a throwback glance at the 1970s, when the turbulent culture shifts in America brought about a buying frenzy of a particular bicycle. This was fueled by...
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Published September 09The accomplishments and history of American Business Woman’s Day
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com The complicated past of women in the workplace in America feels so very distant to our ultra-inclusive present; however, commemorating the history of the women who fought for the...