Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com Tuesday, May 20th, marks the 160th anniversary of Florida Emancipation Day, when the Emancipation Proclamation was read aloud in Tallahassee, officially declaring all enslaved people in the state as…
Category: History
Dr. John Gorrie vs. Florida’s wrath
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com Does it come as any surprise that the invention of air conditioning had its beginnings through an inventor from Florida? About this time of year, the soupy heat of…
When Back When
May 6, 1994 Madison Garden Club Holds Hat Show The Madison Garden Club had a wonderful time at their April 5 meeting at the Woman’s Building. The Steinhatchee Garden Club were the…
The Boston News-Letter’s legacy
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com Newspapers like the one you’re reading today play a valuable role in society. They keep citizens informed on the happenings of their community and the world around them. They…
At a loss for words: Animal kingdom idioms
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com I know you are itching to jump right into this week’s exploration of popular idioms, but hold your horses. America is one of the most animal-loving nations in the…
At a loss for words: Chill edition
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com This week’s visit is dedicated to those whose goal in life is to chill out and relax as much as possible. The inspiration for this came as I referred…
Way back when: 35 years ago
March 18, 1994 The North Florida Junior College (NFJC) music and drama departments will combine talents for the spring production of Annie on March 24, 25 and 26 at 7:30 p.m. in…
Way back when: 40 years ago
March 13 – 19, 1985 The Madison Middle School Wildcats baseball team takes the field Wednesday, March 6, in the opening games of the 1985 season. The Wildcats travel to Aucilla to…
Way back when: 50 years ago
March 21, 1975 Richard Petty, who claimed his first Winston Cup Victory at Talladega 500, will be seeking a second straight win of the 33-degree banks of the mammoth racing and testing…
Way back when: 60 years ago
March 19, 1965 Pictured are those breaking ground for a new Seventh-day Adventist Church on E U.S. Highway 90, from left to right, are: Randell Rowe, municipal judge ; H. H. Schmidt,…
March is Women’s History Month
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com Since 1987, March has been designated as National Women’s History Month in the United States and several other countries around the world. This also includes Women’s Day on March…
At a loss for words: Middle Age madness
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com We’ve spent several joyful moments exploring phrases from the 1800s that are still in occasional use, so let’s explore a bit further back. Looking into the Middle Ages, we…
At a loss for words: Western style
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com It seems there are more than enough idioms to cover all walks of life and time periods. This week, join me on a journey into the Old West to…
The history of Valentine’s Day
Adyson Hammock reporter@greenepublishing.com Valentine’s Day is a time full of love, hearts, cards, chocolate and roses. This year, the day of February 14 will fall on a Friday for the first time…
At a loss for words: Valentine edition
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com As today happens to be Valentine’s Day, it is the perfect opportunity to explore idioms that may be useful for couples to adequately express their undying affection for one…
How Black History Month began
Hailey Heseltine reporter@greenepublishing.com As February begins, along with it comes the beginning of Black History Month. Black History Month exists as a time to recognize history and culture that has often been…
At a loss for words: Shake a leg
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com I’ve never been known for being early for any destination. In fact, I seem to prefer a razor-thin margin for most appointments.While I dislike being late, arriving early feels…