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I couldn’t believe how different her yard looked. Granny loved plants and let them grow large, often taking over whole sections of her property. The view from the back porch seemed clean…

Being centered in life is a goal that everyone wants to achieve, yet don’t exactly know how to do so. This Sunday, the message taught in my church was based around what…

Would your church survive without your pastor? How would it change your community if your pastor was no longer there? What kind of impact do they have on your family? On you?…

Tomorrow on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., be sure to visit Jenn Niquette with Mother’s Truckin’ Waffles as they host a fundraiser for the local women’s shelter, The…

Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist There’s a lot of stuff going on, unheard of things, even from just 10 years ago. Like learning about, and cutting off, body parts, to become someone…

With the election fast approaching in six weeks, it is time to talk about inflation again (last written about in late August – Inflation Reduction Act). This is the number one voter…

Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist Can a state senator in Florida influence a Fed-induced recession? Of course the Fed means the Federal Reserve, in Washington City, and the state senate is, of…

Blood dripped out immediately. I felt no pain, but my arm was obviously in shock. My shirt was covered in saw dust from sanding the staircase in the new house, so I…

I had a good friend who would begin announcing the number of shopping days remaining until his birthday about a month from the event. I always thought was rather humorous and have…

The first definition of “sanctuary” is a place of worship; the most holy place in a church or synagogue. At St. Mary’s, we refer to the church proper as the sanctuary made…

Please join me in celebrating Grandparent’s Day this Sunday to honor the great contributions our elders make to our families and communities. As you know, children are remarkably perceptive. Their eyes ever…

I’ll never forget the conversation I had with a lady at a writing conference. I asked her why she was there. Her response: “I chose to live.” She was married and had…

I am probably not alone in my disdain for mosquitoes. Those annoying little blood suckers have caused more aggravation and itchy bumps in my lifetime than I would really rather have. I…

How often do we appreciate the value of each hour? And how often do we foolishly misspend our precious time? One evening after work, I was enjoying one of my favorite television…

Christian Peterson reporter@greenepublishing.com Haylea and Michael Maurice are a power couple throughout the Suwannee Valley area. They both grew up loving animals and even worked as veterinary technicians. The couple moved to…

Over here in Pensacola, I have found several close friends that have become my family. The softball team as well as others from both UWF and Pensacola State College are people that…

Emerald Greene Parsons emerald@greenepublishing.com For the last several years, the Madison County Chamber of Commerce has sponsored the ever-popular Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament as one of their annual fundraising events. This…

Halie Wetherington Columnist There are two things in life you can control all the time, attitude and effort. Coach Mac, from Madison County Central School, taught me that years ago and it…

Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, May 16, Madison County Fire Rescue (MCFR) served as host for the monthly Madison County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event. It was an opportunity for…