Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com As temperatures climb into the 90s, it is certain that school days are nearing an end as the sweltering heat of summer settles in. Many kids in Madison County…
Faith, hope and love
I marvel at how simple life seemed during my youth. Mom worked full time and cared for five school-aged children with extracurricular activities. Dad worked full time at a local sawmill. Also…
St. John’s goes to the beach for VBS
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Students of all ages are invited to attend St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church’s Vacation Bible School. “Breaker Rock Beach” begins on Sunday, June 2 and continues through Friday, June…
Is your child ready for a pet?
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com It’s inevitable; one day, your youngster will beg you for a pet to call their very own. A responsibility for which they insist they are ready. But are they…
Watch out for clear slime in your pet’s water bowl
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Have you ever rubbed your fingers on the inside of your pet’s water bowl and felt a slippery slime? That slippery slime is called biofilm. Biofilm is a collection…
MCCS holds Youth Ag Day
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Friday, April 19, the Madison County Farm Bureau held its annual Youth Ag Day for all Madison County fourth-grade students. The Madison County Sheriff’s Department (MCSO) and 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…
Madison 4-H Club places in district illustrated talks event
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, April 27, Madison’s 4-H Club participated in District Events. District Events were held in Perry this year. The participants held illustrated talks, where the speaker uses some…
Madison Garden Club enjoys flower arranging program
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the final meeting of the season for the Madison Garden Club on Thursday, May 2, the club enjoyed a flower arranging demonstration as their program. Kim Odom, owner…
Kiwanians hear update from The Arc Big Bend
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Madison Kiwanis Club met on Thursday, April 25. After discussing plans for their upcoming annual meeting, which was set for Thursday, May 9, guest speaker Sue Tillman, Program…
Practice believing the best of others
“Peter wants a divorce,” my friend Stacey said, taking quick breaths. It pained me to see her struggling to keep from falling completely apart. “I’m so sorry.” When our eyes met, her…
National Security: Longleaf
The longleaf pine is well-represented in our area of North Florida, but in other areas of the southeast, it is rare. That was not always the case. Three centuries ago, the Longleaf…
Learning As I Go: Waiting until midnight
The aurora borealis made an appearance in Madison on Friday night. Tons of breathtaking pictures flooded social media. My phone dinged in the middle of the night with a notice from my…
Steak fundraiser coming to McCulley Farms
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Who doesn’t enjoy a great steak? They are even more enjoyable when eating them serves a higher purpose. That’s what will happen at McCulley Farms, in Jasper, on Tuesday,…
Fellowship Baptist hosts student worship night
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Fellowship Baptist Church is hosting a student worship night and ice cream social on Saturday, May 18, from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Middle school through college-age students from…
Born into His family
During the 2024 solar eclipse, many people sought prime spots to see the fantastic events in the sky. Our great nation had many viewing points to satisfy the curious and adventurous. I…
Widows’ ministry expands to monthly event
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The pleasure and delight that has been obvious on the faces of widows as they enjoyed their yearly Widows’ Night Out each January has helped to birth a monthly…