Emerald Greene emerald@greenepublishing.com It is with great pleasure that we announce the arrival of the November/December 2024 issue of The Front Porch! The new issue has been mailed out and subscribers should…
Be kind and show thanks this November
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com November is coined the month of gratitude, with the U.S. celebrating Thanksgiving. By showing people acts of kindness, you can change their day and start a chain reaction of…
Court OKs ‘stand your ground’ in dog case
Jim Saunders News Service Florida Contributor In a case stemming from a man who killed a pit bull when he and his Chihuahua felt threatened, an appeals court ruled that Florida’s “stand…
From the Sunny Side: Shoeboxes
For several years now, one of my greatest joys during this time of year is filling an “Operation Christmas Child” shoebox. I’m sure many of you have heard of the popular program…
The Game of Life: College Edition Good company
…I know I’ve written other columns about finding good friends and keeping them. However, while this one is also about good friends, I’d like to note that good company can shift. Some…
Passing Parade: Action begins at home
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist In 1979, Franklin Graham, at the age of 26, took over Samaritan’s Purse from his college friend, Bob Pierce. The Rev. Billy Graham’s son had started to…
Treating service providers fairly
One of the problems in the days of James was the mistreatment of the poor by the rich. The rich would treat any way they wanted those who provided a service for…
Eddie Dean McCray
Eddie Dean McCray, 69, of Greenville, Fla., went home to spend eternity with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. Public viewing and visitation will be held from…
James Thomas Vocelle, III
Mr. James Thomas Vocelle, III, age 71, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Madison, Fla. James was born on June 4, 1953, in Vero Bech, Fla.,…
John Barfield (May 27, 1955 – October 24, 2024)
“To Be Absent from the Body and to Be Present with the Lord.” ~ 2 Corinthians 5:8 Mr. John Barfield, 69, of Madison, Fla., began a new and promising chapter in eternal…
Fire pits recalled after reports of serious burn injuries
The Associated Press Contributor Nearly 90,000 tabletop fire pits are being recalled after flames shooting out from them resulted in a handful of serious burn injuries. The Colsen-branded fire pits, which are…
The Bush Wealth Advantage: The emotional impact of daylight savings time
Daylight can impact decision-making in ways investors don’t realize. Daylight Savings Time (DST) is the practice of moving clocks forward by one hour during the warmer months to extend evening daylight and…
Jail Report
Oct. 22 Byron Merritt – Hold for court Jason Plain – Aggravated battery person uses a deadly weapon Oct. 23 Anthony Bradley – Driving on a permanently revoked driver’s license, driving while…
Community Calendar
Now through Saturday, Nov. 2 • Suwannee Hardware and Feed, located at 10572 Bridge St., in White Springs, Fla., with hold a White Springs Haunted Barn. There is a fee of five…
Rotary Club postpones Prime Rib Dinner
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison Rotary Club has decided to postpone this year’s annual Prime Rib Dinner fundraiser. The event, usually held in October, was postponed due to the number of people…
Madison County Cattlemen and Big Bend Cattlewomen to hold meeting
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, Nov. 21, there will be a joint meeting of the Madison County Cattlemen and the Big Bend Cattlewomen at the Madison County Extension Office, located at 184…
Breast Cancer Awareness Month event held
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and in an effort to further raise awareness of the importance of early detection where breast cancer is concerned, a special event…
Founders’ Day fun enjoyed by many
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Saturday, Oct. 19, was the perfect day for the annual Founders’ Day celebration at Hickory Grove Methodist Church, in Madison. The grounds were all cleaned up from Hurricane Helene’s…
MCCS announces new 2024-25 BETA Club Officers
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison County Central School (MCCS) recently announced their new 2024-25 BETA Club Officers. These following students are the new MCCS BETA Officers: • A’Niyah Ray- President • Essence Livingston-…
MCAA FFA Forestry teams compete in Forestry contest
Jessica Coker Webb Contributor The Madison Creative Arts Academy (MCAA) Future Farmers of America (FFA) Forestry teams recently competed in the District III Forestry Career Development Events (CDE) contest at O’Leno State…