Category: Community News

Florida Forest Festival  Contributor Can you imagine the thrill of watching an axe cutting through logs faster than a chainsaw or the fast footwork of a daring lumberjack trying to stay dry…

Mickey Starling  reporter3@greenepublishing.com After seeing the positive impact that area churches and pastors had following Hurricane Idalia, I gained a fresh appreciation for pastors whose passion for serving others far exceeds the…

FWC Contributor On Friday, Oct. 13, Governor Ron DeSantis launched the Great Outdoors Initiative. This initiative aims to encourage Floridians to explore the state’s natural resources, including its “award-winning parks, vast recreation…

Heather Ainsley  news@greenepublishing.com After the inaugural fun of the Rodeo last October, sponsor John Evans shared the following statement with: “We will be putting the smack-down in Monticello, Fla., again! I hope…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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  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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…