Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Ghoul’s Night Out has been planned so mark your calendars for Thursday, Oct. 26, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for a spectacular night out, in downtown Madison. The…
Category: Community News
Toys for Tots program underway
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The American Legion Riders Post 224, in conjunction with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office has begun this year’s Toys for Tots campaign. Collection boxes have been placed around town…
Class reunion planned
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com A “meet and greet” for members of the Class of 1973 of Madison High School is planned for Friday, Oct. 20, at the Manor House Restaurant, in Madison. The…
Fall Festival planned in Cherry Lake
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Cherry Lake Methodist Church will host their Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. There will be games, crafts, prizes, marshmallow roasting, hot dogs,…
Emmanuel Temple Holiness Church celebrates homecoming
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Emmanuel Temple Holiness Church invites you to join them for their anniversary service on Saturday, Oct. 21, at 12 p.m. The guest speaker will be Pastor Ronnie King, from…
Breast Cancer survivor: Lisa Parker
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Greenville resident Lisa Parker was first diagnosed with Stage 1 HR Breast Cancer in 2014. This is a very aggressive form of cancer, which resulted in Parker undergoing a…
Breast Cancer Survivor: Leigh Ann Browning
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Leigh Ann Browning recently beat stage 0 Breast Cancer. Last year, when Browning went to her annual mammogram appointment in Madison, the doctors found signs of breast cancer. “I…
Hospice volunteer training offered
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com Big Bend Hospice has been Jefferson County’s local hospice since 1983, serving patients with advanced illness and their families through a variety of compassionate care and quality-of-life programs. Medical,…
K9s United receives $400,000 in state funding to aid Florida’s canine crime fighters
K9s United Contributor K9s United, a national nonprofit dedicated to supporting and advocating for law enforcement K-9s, has received a $400,000 grant from the state of Florida to further its mission to…
Turner Center for the Arts presents Tara Strickland
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Turner Center for the Arts presents Tara Strickland as a part of the FREE Levitt AMP Valdosta Music Series. On Thursday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m., Tara Strickland will…
Madison Manor House holds Grand Opening
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com A new eatery has made its way into Madison. Located at the site of the historic Manor House Motel, the Madison Manor House restaurant officially opened their doors on…
55-Plus Club hears local musical artists
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The 55-Plus Club renewed their monthly luncheon meetings on Wednesday, Oct. 11, on a musical note as those present were treated to a musical program, presented by Jessica Ratliff…
MCHS Homecoming activities planned
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com This week is Homecoming Week at Madison County High School (MCHS). The annual event always brings a multitude of fun activities for students and alumni alike. At MCHS, the…
Fall Festival set for PES
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Pinetta Elementary School (PES) is hosting a Fall Festival on Thursday, Oct .19, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Activities and food will include: hamburgers, hotdogs, nachos, snow cones,…
Join the Fire Prevention Party
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com Join Madison County Fire Rescue for a free family-fun day. The event is a fire prevention party that will take place on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 9 a.m. to…
Fire Prevention Week reminds individuals to cook safely
Madison County Fire Rescue Contributor As Fire Prevention Week approaches, Madison County Fire Rescue (MCFR) reminds residents that “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention.” From Sunday, Oct. 8…
Staying a little “stitious”
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com From black cats and cawing crows to deadly haircuts and broken mirrors, some people are frightened when it comes to superstitions and old wives’ tales. Although, it can also…
Why is Friday the 13th believed to be unlucky?
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com If you go anywhere around the world, you will find superstitious traditions. Some say that you should knock on wood or throw salt over your shoulder for good luck,…
It’s time to show your boss some love
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Monday, Oct. 16 is Boss’ Day, which has sometimes been criticized for causing employees to kowtow to their employers in order to stay in their good graces. However, the…
Free medical services coming to Madison
Alex Phipps Contributor Remote Area Medical (RAM) – a major nonprofit provider of pop-up clinics delivering free, quality dental, vision and medical care to those in need – will hold a free,…