Devyn LeBlanc reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison Garden Club met for a special meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 6. During this meeting, a tribute service was held in memory of their former disc jockey, Jim…
From the sunny side: Angels among us
You probably remember me saying that I have already begun to enjoy Christmas music (my music, my headphones, my ears – don’t judge me!). A few minutes ago, a song came on…
Property taxes DUE SOON
Devyn LeBlanc reporter@greenepublishing.com With November right around the corner, Thanksgiving comes to mind, but it’s also the beginning of the tax-paying season. Come Nov. 1 or soon thereafter, the Madison County Tax…
Cowboys tame Tigers
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys have adopted a secondary mascot that was perfectly displayed during their 28-16 victory over the Columbia County High School Tigers at home…
Haitians advised to avoid dangerous trek to America
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Images of thousands of mostly Haitian refugees, huddled under a bridge in Del Rio, Texas, have flooded the media in recent days. The steady stream of immigrants are looking…
Debra DeVane Turner
On Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, Debra DeVane Turner passed away at the Margaret Z. Dozier House, of Big Bend Hospice, after a brief battle with cancer. At her request, no services will…
Deaf Alligator Roast…what’s that?
Devyn LeBlanc reporter@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Oct. 2, I made my way to The Gathering Place at Ragan’s Family Campground to cover what was supposed to be a pastor appreciation dinner. When I…
Guy Mannering Sims, II
Guy Mannering Sims, II passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, at Pruitt Health-Holly Hills Rehabilitation Center, in Valdosta, Ga. Guy was born on Oct. 22, 1950 to Carl A. Sims Sr….
Betty Margaret Speer Collins
Mrs. Betty Margaret Speer Collins, age 87, passed away on Thursday, Oct.21, 2021, at her home in Cherry Lake, Fla. Betty was born on March 21, 1934, in Lowndes County, Ga. She…
Learning As I Go: You Are Here
“Excuse me, but may I ask you a very strange question?” The lady, deeply distracted, looked up, “Sure,” she replied. “I’ve been standing on the outside of this glass door watching you….
Emerald’s Gem Box: Why I do what I do … I want to help change the world; or, at least my corner of it.
One year ago, I wrote a column entitled “I want to change my corner of the world.” Those words seem to best describe why I love the newspaper business. We all have…
Fundraiser set for James Madison Teacher of the Year
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Donna Law is no stranger to cancer. She became all too familiar with the devastation this cruel disease can bring when her husband passed away in 2009, at the…
Celestine Anderson
Celestine Anderson, 60, of Greenville, Fla. passed at home on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021. Graveside services are at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23, at New Zion M.B. Church Cemetery, in Greenville….
Robin Denise Frazier
Robin Denise Frazier, 47, of Lamont, Fla., passed on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021. Graveside services are at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23, in Mt. Olive (Walker) Cemetery, in Lamont. Viewing-visitation is…
Cowgirls finish the regular season with dramatic win
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls wrapped up their roller coaster regular season on the volleyball court on Wednesday, Oct. 13, with a dramatic, home-court victory over the…
Southern Grace is now Grace and Cloth Mercantile
Devyn LeBlanc reporter@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Oct. 5, Grace and Cloth Mercantile, formerly Southern Grace, held their grand opening to introduce their name change and expansion in store size and product line. Kristen…
Check your mailbox! The Front Porch is on the way
Amber Albritton news@greenepublishing.com We are pleased to announce the impending arrival of the Fall 2021 issue of The Front Porch! This newest issue has been mailed out and subscribers will begin receiving…
From the sunny side: It’s that time of year
Something significant happened this morning. Actually, it happened yesterday morning as well. The temperature dipped below 50 degrees. That may not mean much to most of y’all. In fact, I don’t expect…
The Waffle House napkin bandit
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Contributor David Harper reports that on Monday, Oct. 18, at 8:09 p.m., the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Communications Center received a 911 call from an employee of…
Students Working Against Tobacco fight back against e-cigarette addiction on Not A Lab Rat Day
MCHD Contributor The fourth annual Not A Lab Rat Day is set to take place on Wednesday, Oct. 20 and Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) is ready to spread the word on…