I remember the first time I was offered a “senior discount” without any prompting on my part. It was when I lived in South Florida for a while and the youngster at…
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Passing Parade: Greatness among us
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist They came to honor Bob’s memory, as a giant of the Big Bend, while also bidding farewell to the kind of world in which a person of…
The Game of Life: College Edition – Voicing your emotions
Something I tend to struggle with is being able to figure out what emotion I am feeling about difficult situations. It’s pretty easy to pinpoint being sad or angry, but I was…
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…
Vehicles collide on SR 53
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com According to a Florida Highway Patrol report, on Tuesday, Feb. 13, at 5:45 a.m., a white Chevrolet truck and a red Toyota Camry were both headed south on SR…
Former Bulldog and current Cowboy to become a Panther
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During a special ceremony in the Madison County High School (MCHS) library, Evan Lago inked his name on the dotted line to continue his baseball and academic career at…
Debris pickup on private roads underway
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com After months of wrangling with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) over debris pickup on private roads, Madison County Emergency Management Director Leigh Basford announced that the department has…
Too close for comfort
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com One of the things that attract many homeowners to consider buying property in rural Florida is the scenic surroundings and the abundance of wildlife. But with wildlife so close,…
Law firm extends deadline for students to get $50,000 in scholarships
Farah & Farah Contributor Farah & Farah, Florida’s leading car accident law firm, is extending the deadline for the fourth annual Empowering Greatness Scholarship program to Thursday, Feb. 29. The program provides…
Cowboys open baseball season with big wins
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It was a big opening night for the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys as they traveled to Tallahassee on Tuesday, Feb. 20 to play the Raiders of Rickards…
Cowgirls win nail-biter
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com After dropping a game, 5-0, on the road against a tough Wakulla High School team, the Madison County High School Cowgirls returned home to Cowgirl Field to host the…
Support Madison native’s mission trip by purchasing a bracelet
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Cali Dyal, a Madison County High School (MCHS) graduate, needs your support with funding for her upcoming mission trip to Romania this winter. The mission team will be handing…
Thomas honored with candlelight vigil
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The late Matilda “Tilly” Thomas was honored with a candlelight vigil on her birthday, Thursday, Feb. 15. The vigil was held at her residence in Greenville. Thomas’ daughters, Dr….
Fellowship Baptist Church hosts Ladies Night Out
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Feb. 9, at 7 p.m., Fellowship Baptist Church (FBC), located at 1997 NE Colin Kelly Hwy., in Madison, held a Ladies Night Out with special guest Tammy…
Successful chili cook-off held at Madison RV and Golf Resort
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Considering there is never a bad day for chili, it was an especially good day to enjoy some tasty chili and support a great cause on Saturday, Feb. 24,…
MCSO reschedules date for Teen Driver Challenge
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) recently rescheduled the Teen Driver Challenge after the event was canceled due to bad weather. The new date is Saturday, March 23, and…
The critical season before Easter
What are you doing to prepare your heart for Easter? Today, you can do something that will change the way you celebrate Resurrection Sunday. This practice will also bring a clearer focus…
National Security: Unconditional surrender
In the early days of 1943, the Anglo-American allies met on the Northwest African coast at Casablanca, led by Churchill and Roosevelt. The Allies were plotting out their next phase of destroying…
Learning As I Go: Restraint
After we check the mail, I allow my kids to remain unbuckled on our dirt road, as long as they stay seated. Daniel has struggled with the staying seated part lately and…