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Six NFC students step up as campus leaders

December 3, 2019 admin

North Florida College Contributor North Florida College (NFC) is proud to recognize six students selected to lead the North Florida College Student Government Association (SGA) as officers and senators for the 2019-2020 academic year. The leaders include: Diana Carrier, President; John Williams, Vice President for Campus Relations and Activities; Jose Gomez, Vice President for Promotions; Seth Land, Treasurer; Erin Taylor, Secretary; and Savannah Brady, Senator for Civic and Governmental Engagement. NFC honored the students with an inauguration ceremony on Monday, Nov. 18, in the NFC Student Center. “This is a…

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Take a stroll with Jesus

December 3, 2019 admin

Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Most Madison County natives are familiar with the 29-year tradition known as Founder’s Day, which recently took place at Hickory Grove United Methodist Church. The rich history, great food and fun that takes place here has definitely become an anticipated event. Due to some recent additions across the road from the sanctuary, the church now has some attractions that can be enjoyed all year. The church has added several comfortable metal benches that have been placed along the nature walk’s 250 yard scenic trail. This is a…

Lillie Arrington Huddleston

December 3, 2019 admin

Mrs. Lillie Arrington Huddleston, age 91, of LaGrange, Ga. passed away on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, at the WellStar West Georgia Hospice. Mrs. Huddleston was born on Sept. 29, 1928, in Meigs, Ga. to the late Marvin and Lillie Hall Fulghum. She retired after many years as the Church Secretary for the First Baptist Church of Pelham, in Pelham, Ga. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Zenas Huddleston; her first husband, Robert Arrington, Sr.; son-in-law, Tony West; and brother, Wes Fulghum. Survivors include…

Learning As I Go: The advents of our lives

December 3, 2019 admin

When I was a kid, families signed up each week of December to light the Advent candle and read a special passage of scripture in front of the church. During week one, the scriptures spoke of the hope of the coming Messiah. Week two was about preparing for the King. Joy was the focus of week three while week four was about loving our Savior. As I reminisced, I got curious about the meaning of the word advent and decided to look it up. According to The Oxford Dictionary, advent…