Well, here we are. Time to flip another year on the calendar. I should say, “Time to get another calendar,” which reminds me of a cute story that has nothing to do…
Judge yourself before judging others
Jesus shifts topics in His sermon from teaching about our priorities to teaching about how we judge people. Jesus is not saying we should not judge other people, but rather He is…
Passing Parade: King of the Storms, 1899
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist The headline read, in big box letters, “FLORIDA FREEZE WORST SINCE 1899” in the Dec. 14, 1962 New York Times, p. 1 and 9. The 1962 article…
The Game of Life: College Edition – Jump back in
Well, we have officially entered the year 2024! It is crazy to think just how fast 2023 went by. That being said, the small break that we had for the holidays is…
Second Annual Chili Cook-off and Brewfest planned
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com All area chili cooks and aficionados are reminded that the Second Annual Madison County Chili Cook-off and Brewfest is planned for Saturday, Feb. 10, from 1 p.m. until 7…
MCSO launches local charity
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Madison County Sheriff David Harper has announced the formulation of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Charity Fund. The fund is officially a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, meaning people can…
Florida has a new tax holiday
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com A new Florida sales tax holiday started on New Year’s Day and will continue until mid-January. Previously, Florida had only one sales tax holiday for back-to-school shopping. The following…
The NEW Front Porch is on its way
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…
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…
Cowgirls have successful December
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls continue to roll through the 2023-24 basketball season by rolling over nearly every opponent that gets in their way. The Cowgirls have…
Cowboys split games in tournament
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys varsity basketball team participated in the Capital City Classic basketball tournament, in Tallahassee, on Wednesday, Dec. 20 and Thursday, Dec. 21. It…
Cowboys make big impression during All-star Game
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Three Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys represented MCHS in the annual Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA) North/South All-star Game on Wednesday, Dec. 20. The game took place at…
MCHS band holds Winter Concert
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Dec. 12, at 6 p.m. the Madison County High School (MCHS) held their Winter Concert, with the concert and jazz band performing some Christmas music. The concert…
Aunt Bobbi’s Preschool of the Arts spreads Christmas cheer
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, Dec. 14, Aunt Bobbi’s Preschool of the Arts made Christmas cards and took them to Lake Park of Madison, Greenville Rehab, the Town of Greenville and the…
Cherry Lake Methodist ladies party for a cause
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Dec. 12, the ladies of Cherry Lake Methodist Church gathered for their annual Christmas party, and their intention was to spread the joy of the season to…
First Baptist Church holds children’s program
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Sunday, Dec. 17, at 11 a.m., First Baptist Church of Madison held their Children’s Christmas Pageant. The participants in the Children’s Christmas Pageant for this year were: Mary:…
Madison 4-H hosts speaking contest
Beth Moore Contributor Madison County 4-H and all of the schools in Madison County teamed up to bring the Florida 4-H Public Speaking Contest to the fourth, fifth and sixth grade students…