Emerald Greene emerald@greenepublishing.com It is with great pleasure that we announce the arrival of the January/February 2024 issue of The Front Porch! The new issue has been mailed out and subscribers should…
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From reporter to editor-in-chief: Sanders’ passion takes her to the top
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison native Katie Sanders grew up in an environment where words were filled with wonder. Her grandmother, the late Francis Sanders, was a librarian and reading instructor, and her…
TOSPT closes local office
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Friday, Dec. 22 was the final day of operation for Madison’s location of Tallahassee Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy (TOSPT). The previously successful business suffered severe structural damage from…
Friday night shooting sends two to hospital
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to information provided by the Madison Police Department (MPD), on Friday, Dec. 29, at approximately 10 p.m., officers from the MPD responded to an incident at 239 SW…
Coca-Cola recalled 2,000 Diet Coke, Fanta and Sprite cases
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Coca-Cola has recalled up to 2,000 cases of Sprite, Diet Coke and Fanta Orange in three states due to possible “foreign material” in the cans. According to the U.S….
Madison County sporting a new fire truck
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Wednesday, Dec. 20, Madison County Fire Rescue (MCFR) Chief Allen Clayton drove back from Tallahassee with a shiny, new 2,000 gallon pumper/tanker fire engine. It is planned that…
New law increases accountability for municipal leaders
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Florida State Legislature recently passed CS/CS/HB 37, which requires local office holders and those seeking election to fill out Form 6, which lists a thorough detail of financial…
Madison Mission Maria planned
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Those who have not been fortunate enough to have had Beth Moore’s famous chicken and rice dinners have an opportunity to alleviate that and support a great cause at…
Questions posed to Greenville’s interim manager
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During a meeting of the Greenville Town Council which was expected to be short, but instead, lasted an hour, Council Member Brittni Brown posed some questions to Interim Town…
Former Bronco signs letter of intent
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Jacarre Fleming, a senior at Lowndes High School (LHS), in Valdosta, Ga., and former Madison County Central School (MCCS) Broncos stand out athlete, recently signed on the dotted line…
‘Move Over,’ Iran laws set to take effect
Jim Turner, News Service Florida Contributor Several changes in state laws will take hold as 2024 begins, from an expansion of the state’s “move over” traffic law to stricter rules involving investments…
Don’t forget about these traditions for the new year
Halie Wetherington reporter@greenepublishing.com New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day are typically full of celebration, but there are certain traditions that some individuals make sure to never overlook. With the new year…
City of Madison to begin water meter replacement
City Manager Jerome Wyche Contributor The city will begin replacing approximately 900 existing water meters throughout the City of Madison, beginning in January of 2024, at no cost to the citizens. The…
North Florida Pharmacy burglarized
Madison Police Department Contributor On Tuesday, Dec. 19, at approximately 9:30 p.m., an unknown subject entered North Florida Pharmacy through the back door by prying the door open. The subject went straight…
MCSO launches “Operation Get Home Safe”
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In an effort to keep the roadways of Madison County safer on New Year’s Eve, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) will hold “Operation Get Home Safe.” On Sunday,…
PACE loans: Are they too good to be true?
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com There’s an old adage that says “If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.” Such may be the case with loans taken out with the Florida…
Raymond Pinkard honored at City Commission meeting
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Madison City Commission met on Tuesday, Dec. 12, with a special preview of a plaque honoring former Madison Fire Chief Raymond Pinkard, who was Madison’s first and longest…
Madison School District town hall meetings continue
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Town hall meetings with Madison County Superintendent of Schools Shirley Joseph and the Madison County District School Board continued on Monday, Dec. 11, at Greenville Elementary School (GES), and…
Anglers Edge Marine recognized in Best of Florida magazine
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Anglers Edge Marine, LLC, was recently recognized in the Guide to Florida magazine 2023. They were an honorable mention for the Best of Florida award and mentioned alongside eight…
Broncos girls and boys basketball teams make history
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Wednesday, Dec. 20, the Madison County Central School (MCCS) Broncos and Lady Broncos played in the final game for the Conference Championship. The Broncos played at MCCS against…