Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com Snapp’s Snapphappy Cat Sanctuary is a thriving 15-acre sanctuary and 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Jefferson County that provides food, shelter and medical care to countless cats that would be otherwise…
Fall Farm Tour is Oct. 10-11
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On the second weekend of October each year, the Fl-Ga Farm Tour makes it possible to visit many farms, ranches, groves, orchards, gardens, vineyards and other operations…
Workday planned at cemetery
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Friends of Evergreen Cemetery, in Greenville, will be holding a workday on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. Help is particularly needed with bush…
Fields of Faith takes the field next week
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ (FCA) Fields of Faith is set to return to Boot Hill, at Madison County High School, on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 7 p.m. The…
AWPC enjoys successful banquet
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Friends and supporters of A Women’s Pregnancy Center (AWPC) gathered on Tuesday, Sept. 29 to enjoy the center’s annual Celebration of Life fundraising banquet. The event was held at…
Kids Inc. program presented at Madison Rotary Club
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During their regular weekly meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 30, the Madison Rotary Club heard a program on the program and services offered to youngsters through Kids Inc. Linda…
4-H Quad-County Chick Chain Show goes eggs-tremely well
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Sept. 22, Madison 4-H hosted their annual quad-county Chick Chain Show, where children ages 5 to 18 can show off their chicken-raising skills. The other three counties…
Pastor Appreciation Day coming soon
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Sunday, Oct. 11 is Pastor Appreciation Day, which is part of a month-long recognition of the pastors who lead our churches. There are many ways to demonstrate your appreciation,…
Madison County Solid Waste introduces newsletter
Hailey Waldo news@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Solid Waste and Recycling Department has launched a new monthly newsletter designed to keep residents informed about the department’s work, services and efforts to maintain a…
Cowboys defeated by Tornadoes
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It ended as a tough night for the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys on Friday when they hosted the Tornadoes of Bradford High School. The Cowboys suffered their…
Cowgirls have mixed night
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com There was plenty of excitement on the volleyball court for the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls as they hosted the Taylor County High School Bulldogs on Thursday, Sept….
From the Sunny Side: A time machine
Most of the time, I am content with my life the way it is. In spite of slip-ups and mistakes of the past, I am grateful for the lessons learned, even the…
National Security: Mandate
I have talked about the subject of socialism in this space before, but my references may be ambiguous, particularly to younger people with little ‘real world’ experience and poor education. An issue…
Learning As I Go: Meeting Mrs. Inez
Going to the park in town was not on my afternoon agenda. I planned to take my youngest and his best friend for ice cream, then pick up my oldest from his…
Hurricane facts you may not know
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com With two months remaining in the 2026 hurricane season, it’s never too late to learn some new facts about hurricanes. Here are some facts about hurricanes from the National…
Is it a hurricane or a typhoon?
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In his famous play, Romeo and Juliet, the late-great “Bard” William Shakespeare, said, “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Of course, Juliet was referring to…
This hurricane season looks to be historic
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Although there are still two months remaining in the 2026 hurricane season, this year has already been a historically significant one. For the first time in many decades, there…
Celebrate World Teacher’s Day
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com This year will mark the 60th anniversary of World Teacher’s Day. World Teacher’s Day began in 1966 as a recommendation of the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization…
Dr. John Lewis wins “Service to Agriculture” Award
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the 81st Annual Farm Bureau Banquet, local veterinarian Dr. John Lewis was honored for his decades of service to local farmers and ranchers. After graduating from high school…
Freddy Pitts receives the George Townsend Good Neighbor Award
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Freddy Pitts has proven himself to be the epitome of a “good neighbor;” as his neighbors will quickly attest. For that reason, he was named the recipient of the…