Halie Wetherington reporter@greenepublishing.com On Sunday, Aug. 7, Cherry Lake First Baptist Church will be home to the Jessica Ratliff Family concert. Starting at 11 a.m., their musical productions will be performed for…
Pine Grove schedules revival services
Judy Lundell Contributor If you’ve been around Baptist Churches in Florida for any length of time, you’ve probably heard about the evangelistic ministry of David Burton. Since his 1979 graduation from Southwestern…
Julie Bass
Ms. Julie Bass, age 53, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022. The viewing will be held on Thursday, Aug. 4, at 10 a.m. with the funeral service following at 11 a.m.,…
Ronnie Deryl Blanton
Ronnie Deryl Blanton, 70, passed away on July 26, 2022, in Tallahassee, Fla. Ronnie was born March 26, 1952, in Madison, Fla. to Willie Eugene Blanton and Thelma Pate Blanton. Ronnie honorably…
Frances Diane Fletcher Collins
Frances Diane Fletcher Collins, age 75, died Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at Madison County Memorial Hospital. She was born June 25, 1947, in Hahira, Ga. to her parents: Horace and Juanita Fletcher….
Passing Parade: Al Lawson’s gone Washington
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist Did you know that Congressman Al Lawson (CD 5), is now anti-gun? Yes, he’s the co-sponsor of H R 1808, this current 117th Congressional session’s anti-gun bill….
The back to school tax holiday is here
Halie Wetherington reporter@greenepublishing.com The back to school tax holiday has commenced, starting on Monday, July 25 and running until Sunday, Aug. 7. During this timeframe, parents are able to purchase school supplies…
Madison County Sheriff’s Office holds 10th Annual Youth Camp
Halie Wetherington reporter@greenepublishing.com On Wednesday, June 29, the 10th annual Youth Summer Camp began, which was hosted by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. For three days, kids ages 8-17 engaged in various…
Mother Hassie Clemons Glee
“Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies.” ~Proverbs 31:10 On July 31, 1917, in Greenville, Fla., Mother Hassie Tina Clemons Glee, 104, of Madison, Fla., was…
Michael Glenmore Venzen
Michael Glenmore Venzen, 53, of Orlando, Fla. was the son of Leroy and Cecily Venzen. He relocated from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines many years ago. He was of the Catholic faith….
Eutah Knowles King Wood
Eutah Knowles King Wood, 95, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022, in Madison, Fla. She was born on March 17, 1927, in Taylor County, Fla to Elmer and Lilly Mae Knowles….
James Oglesby “Jimmy” Bunting
Mr. James Oglesby Bunting, 79, passed away on July 22, 2022, in Tallahassee, Fla. Jimmy was born January 23, 1943, in Madison, Fla. to James Loddy Bunting and Jewel Oglesby Bunting. He…
Extended detour planned on State Road 14 in Madison
Daryl Goss Contributor As part of a joint effort between FDOT and Florida Gulf & Atlantic Railroad to reconstruct the State Road 14 (Range Avenue) railroad crossing in Madison, there will be…
Verizon to give away backpacks
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com For the 10th time, the local Verizon store will be giving away school backpacks filled with pencils, paper, a pencil box, folders, a ruler and glue, as part of…
Sometimes, it takes a village
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Unifi, the largest ground handling and aviation services company in North America, is currently offering special consideration for employment applicants from the Madison area. Unifi’s Executive Chairman and Madison…
Learning As I Go: Break the cycle, start a cycle
My grandmother was a twin. She shared many eerie experiences of “just knowing” something was wrong with her sister, then showing up at the exact moment her sister was in pain or…
Tant’s opponent withdraws
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com Incumbent Florida House District Nine Representative Allison Tant is now presumed to retain her seat for another two years. This follows the recent withdrawal of the only other candidate…
The Front Porch is in your mailbox
Emerald G. Parsons emerald@greenepublishing.com We are pleased to announce the arrival of the July/August 2022 issue of The Front Porch. This newest issue has been mailed out and subscribers will begin receiving…
MCHS Cowboys take All-sports award
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) has announced the winners of the Floyd E. Lay Sunshine Cup All-Sports Award. Schools in each classification are recognized for boys sports,…
Allie Juanita O’Quinn Hadden
Allie Juanita O’Quinn Hadden, age 108, passed away on July 10, 2022, at the Good Samaritan Center in the Advent Christian Village in Dowling Park, Fla. Allie was born on May 24,…