Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In a move that could suggest the current Greenville Town Council has a desire to move forward from the past, the council members heard the first reading of an…
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Who’s on the ballot for Madison County?
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com Voters are reminded that the presidential preference primary, when citizens get to choose the standard bearer for their political party, is set for Tuesday, March 19, with early voting…
Madison officials meet with Gov. DeSantis
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Friday, March 8, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis made his way to Live Oak. While there he made a presentation of a $2 million check to several Madison County…
Mossy Oak rewarded for conservation project
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com In 2023, local Mossy Oak Properties owner Ben Jones provided hunter safety courses in Mayo and Madison, training over 75 kids. The courses included teaching on the importance of…
Lee council members discuss repairing the buildings around the McMullen house
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, March 5, at 7 p.m. the Lee Town Council held their regular monthly meeting. Council members discussed the accessory buildings located at the Lee City Hall Complex…
Coaching changes at MCCS
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County District School Board on Monday, March 4, the board approved mid-season changes to the baseball and softball coaching staffs at Madison…
K-9 “Tank” joins the team
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Contributor Madison County Sheriff David Harper is proud to announce that the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) and the Madison County School District have partnered together to participate…
Juanita Gallon turns a new corner with her restaurant
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Juanita Gallon and her husband, Willie, have enjoyed growing Juanita’s Corner Kitchen Cafe into a favorite spot for authentic soul food. Due to the restaurant’s popularity, the Gallons are…
Missing juvenile located safe and sound
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Monday, March 11, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) sent out a notice that a juvenile, Gracie Brown, had been reported missing. The MCSO Facebook post stated she…
County commissioners welcome new department directors
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, Feb. 28, the commissioners opened the meeting by welcoming two department heads. Tony Sessions will…
David Wheeler launches campaign for Property Appraiser
As I knock on doors, meet people at their places of business, and shake hands with friends old and new, I am reminded of just why I choose to live, work and…
Josie earns her certification
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com She has often been referred to as a “rock star” since she joined the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) team. She is “Josie,” a seven-month-old bloodhound who joined the…
District Spelling Bee winners announced
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Wednesday, Feb. 29, at 9 a.m., the District Spelling Bee was held at the Madison Extension Office. The best spellers from every school in Madison County, consisting of…
Proposed bill would eliminate property taxes
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com A bill recently referred to the House’s State Affairs Committee seeks to eliminate property taxes in Florida, constituting a first in the nation if the measure were to be…
Retirement celebration set
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, March 12, prior to the regular meeting of the Madison City Commission, the City of Madison will be hosting an event to honor Madison’s longest-serving city commissioner,…
Madison’s Local Market approaches
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, March 9, the Madison County Chamber of Commerce is hosting Madison’s Local Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be craftsmen, farms, food trucks and…
Seventh Annual Clean Up Madison County set
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The dates for the Seventh Annual Clean Up Madison County have been set. This year, it will be a week-long affair as citizens are asked to clean up litter…
Pair of Cowboys sign with Dragons
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com For two Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys, their days of playing together on the gridiron as teammates are far from over. Both John Christian and Varian Terry have…
Gov. DeSantis announces additional aid to local communities
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, Feb. 23, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a plan to distribute more than $6 million in further assistance to communities that were affected by Hurricane Idalia late last…
The NEW Front Porch is on its way
Emerald Greene emerald@greenepublishing.com It is with great pleasure that we announce the arrival of the March/April 2024 issue of The Front Porch Magazine. The new issue has been mailed out and subscribers…