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Greene Publishing (Madison County Carrier)
Published September 01Pastor Charles Matlock releases first book
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Pastor Charles Matlock has plenty of experience with churches of all sizes. While he is currently pastoring a small congregation at The Bridge, in Madison. Matlock has served in...
Greene Publishing (Madison County Carrier)
Published September 01Help sought for fallen Cowboy’s infant child
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com One of the more heartbreaking aspects of the loss of Jamarion “Muscle” Benton, the young Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboy football player who was shot and killed just...
Tigers defeat Madison in golf
Gavin Kuhn tied for second in helping the Union County High School boys golf team defeat host Madison County on Aug. 25 at Madison Country Club. The Tigers had a team score of 190 — two strokes better than the Cowboys. Kuhn and Madison’s Trent Rosenberg each had a score of 44,…
Greene Publishing (Madison County Carrier)
Published August 31Kiwanis Club’s apple sale is ripe for the picking
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Kiwanis Club of Madison has begun their yearly fundraiser, featuring those delicious apples from Mercier Orchards, in Blue Ridge, Ga. There are three options to choose from: Fuji,...
Greene Publishing (Madison County Carrier)
Published August 30I am registered as an “Independent,” why couldn’t I vote in the primary?
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com A question that surfaced among people who were not registered as a member of any political party was why they were not allowed to vote for a gubernatorial...
Greene Publishing (Madison County Carrier)
Published August 30State of Florida vs Keyon McCray case progresses
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The case of The State of Florida vs Keyon McCray is slowly making its way through the legal process being played out in the Madison County Courthouse. According...
Greene Publishing (Madison County Carrier)
Published August 29Florida cracks down on 7-OH products
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In a press release from the Office of Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, it was announce that an emergency rule was signed to “control highly concentrated 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH),”...
Greene Publishing (Madison County Carrier)
Published August 29Rodeo returning to Madison
During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, Aug. 26, the commissioners voted unanimously to allow County property on SE Dale Leslie Drive to be used...
Greene Publishing (Madison County Carrier)
Published August 28Merv Mattair addresses Madison Kiwanis Club
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Madison Kiwanis Club met on Thursday, Aug. 27, hosting Boyz to Kings founder and CEO Merv Mattair. He spoke about the 24/7 Dad’s Program, offered through Healthy Start....
Greene Publishing (Madison County Carrier)
Published August 27Don’t fall for the Planning and Zoning scam
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Board of County Commissioners is warning residents of a new scam making its way throughout the county. The scam involves individuals claiming to be from...
Greene Publishing (Madison County Carrier)
Published August 27Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Bringing out your best
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com As a youngster, I quickly developed a love for practically all sports. I played Bitty Basketball in the third grade and eventually graduated to Little League baseball, where I...
Greene Publishing (Madison County Carrier)
Published August 27Midway Church of God begins theology lessons for kids
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 1, Midway Church of God will be holding weekly theology classes for kids ages six to 14, though adults and older teens will learn something new...