Emerald Greene emerald@greenepublishing.com It is with great pleasure that we announce the arrival of the May/June 2024 issue of The Front Porch magazine. The new issue has been mailed out and subscribers…
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Former Jefferson County Clerk of Court set for jury trial
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com More than sharing geographic boundary lines, Jefferson and Madison Counties share similar rural characteristics, challenges and values, allowing for a genial relationship between the two, as well as a…
County holds ribbon cutting
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Madison County residents utilizing the solid waste collection site on Harvey Greene Drive have an extra option, thanks to an expansion of the site. On Wednesday, April 24, a…
Withlacoochee woes dominate meeting
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, April 24, before a packed meeting room, the subject of the recent sewage spill within…
Madison local honored as a “Florida Hero”
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During a reception at the Governor’s Mansion in Tallahassee on Friday, April 26, Boyz to Kings Founder and CEO Marvin “Merv” Mattair was one of 75 individuals from across…
The 43rd Annual Down Home Days sees big turn out
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com The 43rd Annual Down Home Days celebration was held from Wednesday, April 17 through Saturday, April 20. The festivities began on Wednesday, April 19, with a continuing tradition at…
Another forecast calls for extreme hurricane season
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com It bears repeating that all indications are that the coming Atlantic hurricane season, which officially begins Saturday, June 1, is shaping up to be busy. The latest outlook, released…
Greg Vickers launches campaign for County Commissioner
★ COMMITTED TO BUILD A GREATER FUTURE FOR MADISON COUNTY. ★ LOCAL BUSINESSMAN AND OWNER. ★ A PARENT AND SUPPORTING MORE OPPORTUNITY FOR OUR YOUTH. ★ SUPPORTS OUR LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PROTECTING…
Major upgrades coming to Horry Avenue
Jerome Wyche Contributor In what appears to be a lifetime of challenges and obstacles facing the City of Madison to upgrade Horry Avenue, the “Horry Avenue Project” is finally on the table,…
Letter carriers’ food drive approaches
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Each year, on the second Saturday in May, letter carriers across the country collect donations of non-perishable food items on their routes. Then, they will deliver the donations to…
Wine soon to be available in nearly four-gallon bottles
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com Wine drinkers in Florida will soon be able to purchase or sell wine in glass containers up to 15 liters, thanks to a measure that the governor signed into…
Suwannee DOH issues rabies alert
Florida Department of Health Contributor The Florida Department of Health in Suwannee County (DOH-Suwannee) is monitoring rabies among wild animals in the area. This is in response to a confirmed case of…
Education VIPs visit Madison
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During an assembly for freshmen and sophomores at Madison County High School (MCHS) on Tuesday, April 23, three special guests spoke to the students. Florida Commissioner of Education Manny…
Shooting victim identified
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In a follow-up to a previously released story involving a shooting death that occurred during the early morning hours of Monday, April 22, the shooting victim has been identified…
Be aware of car decal scam
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com If you receive an offer for car wrap advertising, instead of sending you a check for hundreds of dollars, the “company” will send a check for thousands of dollars….
Health Department lifts health advisory
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Monday, April 22, the Florida Department of Health in Madison County (DOH-Madison) lifted their health advisory for people along the Withlacoochee River. The advisory had been issued due…
ROP and Madison County School Board agree to “walk away”
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County District School Board on Monday, April 15, the board heard an update on the continuing law suit filed by Rite of…
Alligator lurking in Lake Francis
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com According to City Manager Jerome Wyche, an alligator has recently been spotted cruising the waters of Lake Francis. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) has been notified and…
Seventh Annual Clean Up Madison a success
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It was close to a week-long event this year when the Seventh Annual Clean Up Madison took place from Monday, March 18, through Saturday, March 23. During that time,…
Citizens voice concerns to commissioners
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Tuesday, April 9, meeting of the Madison City Commission was filled with numerous comments from citizens who were addressing a number of concerns. Frankie Carroll asked the board…