Category: Community News

Mickey Starling  reporter3@greenepublishing.com Greenville resident Debbie Taylor was pretty consistent at having regular mammograms, until 2013. For some reason, she missed her exam but thought nothing of it. In November of that…

Rick Patrick  rick@greenepublishing.com Deana Carr, a Mammography Technologist at Madison County Memorial Hospital (MCMH), speaks with a great deal of authority when she talks about the value of regular mammograms. Although she…

Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com North Florida College (NFC) and CareerSource North Florida are holding a Manufacturing Career Expo on Tuesday, Oct. 22, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the NFC Colin P….

Hurricane Helene became one of the most powerful storms in the Gulf of Mexico, with winds exceeding 100 mph impacting the eastern coastline.  Helene serves as a stark reminder of the importance…

Oct. 8 Joshua Brickel – Attach registration license plate not assigned, drug equipment possession and/or use Jordan Herring – Probation violation Oct. 9 Francis Porter – Attaching registration plate not assigned Oct….

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Lighthouse Christian Church will host Christian comedian Mickey Bell and former “The Voice” winner Todd Tilghman on Saturday, Oct. 19. The event, which will begin at 6 p.m., invites…

Rick Patrick  rick@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Sept. 17, the local CareerSource North Florida office hosted the Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours mixer. Several local men and women took advantage of the opportunity…

Rick Patrick  rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison Rotary Club on Wednesday, Sept. 18, the Rotarians heard a program from Amelia Hill, Warden at Madison Correctional Institution (MCI). Hill talked…

Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison County Future Farmers of America (FFA) Alumni recently held a bream fishing tournament on Saturday, Sept. 21, with the weigh-in at 3 p.m.  First place winners were Travis…

Rick Patrick  rick@greenepublishing.com October is the middle of peanut season in Florida, and there’s no better time for the annual Peanut Butter Challenge. Each year, the UF/IFAS Extension service joins forces with…

Mickey Starling  reporter3@greenepublishing.com Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church is hosting the Octoberfest Health Fair on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.The topic of the fair is “weathering the storm,” and…

Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Edge of Town, located at 8289 E U.S. Hwy, in Lee, will host a Halloween party on Saturday, Oct. 26, starting at 7 p.m.  There will be food,…

Mickey Starling  reporter3@greenepublishing.com Wednesday, 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…

quantumworkplace.com  Contributor 1. Sign a team card Showing appreciation doesn’t have to be complicated. Keep it simple and old school with a heartfelt card signed by the whole team. 2. Give a…

During this terrible and destructive hurricane season, our hearts are with everyone in our community, communities around us, Asheville, the Gulf Coast, and other impacted communities. If you’re like me, your mind…

Herald Drew Johnson was born Feb. 12, 1938, in Madison, Fla., to George Washington Johnson and Flora Jerusha Hendry Johnson, the youngest of his three brothers and six sisters. He passed away,…

Rick Patrick  rick@greenepublishing.com The Friends of Evergreen Cemetery invites everyone to join them for a clean up day planned at Evergreen Cemetery, in Greenville. The event is planned for Saturday, Oct. 12,…

Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism, located at 228 SW Range Ave., in Madison, has provided their office space and internet service on Monday through Friday each…

Rick Patrick  rick@greenepublishing.com Because of Hurricane Helene, the monthly 55-Plus Club luncheon regularly scheduled to take place on Wednesday, Oct. 9, has been canceled. The luncheons will resume in November.  The 55…

Rick Patrick  rick@greenepublishing.com One of the most treasured traditions of Homecoming Week is the annual Homecoming Parade. Complete with floats, bands and, of course, many pretty girls riding on cars. This year’s…