Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com When he finally saw his room in his new house, young Hazier Hall could hardly contain his excitement. “This is my room, that’s my door, that’s my light plug,”…
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Madison native signs with LaGrange
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com Trey Galbraith, a Madison resident who is a senior at Lafayette High School (LHS), is considered one of the finest golfers ever produced by LHS. He has devoted countless…
20th of May celebration this weekend
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The 20th of May celebration promises to be as entertaining as ever this year. Also known as Emancipation Day, this date is significant as it marks the anniversary of…
MCSO arrests woman for animal cruelty
MCSO Contributor Madison County Sheriff David Harper reports the Sheriff’s Office Animal Services Unit has conducted an animal cruelty investigation over the past several months resulting in an animal cruelty arrest. The…
Madison County Training School nominated for National Register listing
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The locals have always known the important history lying within the walls of the Madison County Training School, which most recently served as Madison Middle School. Now, that knowledge…
Solar storm creates dazzling display
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com Over the weekend of Friday, May 10, people worldwide were privy to a spectacular display of “northern lights,” which were visible in colors ranging from bright pink to purple…
James Madison student honored as “Sunshine State Scholar”
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Erin Burnett, a junior at James Madison Preparatory High School, was recently honored by the Florida Department of Education as part of their “Sunshine State Scholars” program. As part…
Severe storms sweep area
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com Squalls of thunderstorms with gusts upward of 100 mph swept across north Florida on Friday, May 10, toppling trees, downing power lines, damaging structures and causing at least one…
Greenville library renovations to move forward
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Greenville Town Council on Monday, April 29, the council voted to approve an amendment to a long term lease agreement with the Madison…
You can help “Stamp Out Hunger”
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Second Harvest of the Big Bend and the National Association of Letter Carriers remind everyone that you have an opportunity to help your neighbors through the “Stamp Out…
Boyz to Kings nominated for “Best of Florida”
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Boyz to Kings (BTK), the local youth mentoring and development program has again been nominated in the guidetoflorida.com website’s Best of Florida listings. BTK won a “Best of Florida”…
Car catches fire at Madison post office
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Monday, April 29, at 10:46 a.m. the Madison Police Department (MPD) responded to a call at the U.S. Post Office, in Madison, about a vehicle fire. When the…
Cowboys win district tournament
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys varsity baseball team utilized impressive pitching and hot bats to take the Class 1A District Five Championship at Liberty County High School,…
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 May/June 2024 issue of The Front Porch magazine. The new issue has been mailed out and subscribers…
Former Jefferson County Clerk of Court set for jury trial
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com More than sharing geographic boundary lines, Jefferson and Madison Counties share similar rural characteristics, challenges and values, allowing for a genial relationship between the two, as well as a…
County holds ribbon cutting
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Madison County residents utilizing the solid waste collection site on Harvey Greene Drive have an extra option, thanks to an expansion of the site. On Wednesday, April 24, a…
Withlacoochee woes dominate meeting
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, April 24, before a packed meeting room, the subject of the recent sewage spill within…
Madison local honored as a “Florida Hero”
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During a reception at the Governor’s Mansion in Tallahassee on Friday, April 26, Boyz to Kings Founder and CEO Marvin “Merv” Mattair was one of 75 individuals from across…
The 43rd Annual Down Home Days sees big turn out
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com The 43rd Annual Down Home Days celebration was held from Wednesday, April 17 through Saturday, April 20. The festivities began on Wednesday, April 19, with a continuing tradition at…
Another forecast calls for extreme hurricane season
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com It bears repeating that all indications are that the coming Atlantic hurricane season, which officially begins Saturday, June 1, is shaping up to be busy. The latest outlook, released…