Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The citizens of Madison County let their voices be heard on Tuesday, Aug. 23, when the Florida mid-term primary election took place. A crowded field of candidates for the…
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Burglary suspect apprehended after lengthy chase
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com According to a Madison Police Department (MPD) report, on Thursday, Aug. 18, the MPD, with the assistance of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), Madison Correctional Institute (MCI) Canine…
FDOT pauses northern turnpike extension
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) announced recently that it was putting on hold the Northern Turnpike Extension Project as its Alternative Corridor Evaluation (ACE) Study had concluded with…
Florida’s minimum wage goes up to $11 hourly on Sept. 30
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com Florida’s minimum wage, which is currently $10 hourly, will automatically increase one dollar on Friday, Sept. 30, thanks to a constitutional amendment that voters approved in 2020. The new…
Cowboy commits to Maryland
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboy senior Jonathan Akins had his choices on where to take his football skills to the next level. In the end, the 6′, 168-pound…
Robber sentenced to 30 years
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com A robbery and pursuit that included a high-speed chase at speeds of 100 miles per hour, or more, has concluded with a Madison man being sentenced to 30 years…
Early voting begins Saturday
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com The start of early voting for the primary election is just around the corner, with voters soon getting a chance to choose their political party bearers for three state…
Madison man convicted of trafficking meth
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, Aug. 5, John Pippin was convicted of trafficking methamphetamine during his trial at the Madison County Courthouse. The illegal substance was discovered after Pippin was pulled over…
MONUMENT LAWSUIT: District Court of Appeal rules in favor of City of Madison
Rick Patrick, rick@greenepublishing.com Although the ultimate fate of the Confederate monument in Four Freedoms Park, in Madison, is not set in stone, a significant step has been taken. On Wednesday, Aug. 3,…
Two-vehicle crash at Harvey Greene Drive
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), on Thursday, July 28, at approximately 12:30 p.m. a vehicle crash involving an SUV and a semi truck occurred…
MCHS earns statewide award
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com For the fourth time since 2009, the Madison County High School athletic program has been named the Cary McDonald Athletic Program of the Year in their classification, by the Florida…
Extended detour planned on State Road 14 in Madison
Daryl Goss Contributor As part of a joint effort between FDOT and Florida Gulf & Atlantic Railroad to reconstruct the State Road 14 (Range Avenue) railroad crossing in Madison, there will be…
Tant’s opponent withdraws
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com Incumbent Florida House District Nine Representative Allison Tant is now presumed to retain her seat for another two years. This follows the recent withdrawal of the only other candidate…
The Front Porch is in your mailbox
Emerald G. Parsons emerald@greenepublishing.com We are pleased to announce the arrival of the July/August 2022 issue of The Front Porch. This newest issue has been mailed out and subscribers will begin receiving…
Andrea LaFaye Dennis
Andrea LaFaye Dennis, 46, of Greenville, Fla, passed on Thursday, July 7, 2022. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Saturday, July 16, at Allen Chapel AME Church, with burial in New Zion Cemetery….
Madison Teen wins world championship
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Memorial Day weekend of 2022 will be one that John Beggs, 15, will probably remember for many years to come. The young Madison County native won the Junior Division…
Madison Shooters compete at the national levels
Halie Wetherington reporter@greenepublishing.com From Sunday, June 26 to Friday, July 1, two Madison locals were in Grand Island, Neb.,, competing at the 2022 National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships. Lane Keeling and Ben…
Two wrecks reported in Madison
Halie Wetherington reporter@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, June 28, two traffic crashes were reported in the city of Madison. According to the Madison Police Department, the first wreck occurred at approximately 8 a.m. and…
The grades are in:
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Florida Department of Education (DOE) has released the 2021-22 school grades and the Madison County School District remains a “C” district. In Madison County, three schools maintained the…
Railroad crossing repair to begin in Madison and Greenville
Halie Wetherington reporter@greenepublishing.com The City of Madison has been notified that the Department of Transportation (DOT) will begin efforts to repair the railroad crossing on Highway 14, as it leads into the…