Dec. 23 Melissa Cooks – Probation violation (three counts), withhold support, out of county warrant/Taylor County Kei’Shaun Jackson – Failure to appear (two counts) Dec. 24 David Hubble – Criminal registration Dustin…
The Bush Wealth Advantage: New to investing?
Kent Patrick Contributor Starting to invest for the first time can feel overwhelming. Between market headlines, unfamiliar terminology and fear of making the wrong decision, many people delay investing simply because they…
Gregory Anderson honors FAMU professor father with “Deck the Hallways” film
Story Submitted Contributor This holiday season, a Florida son honors his late father’s legacy with a heartwarming Lifetime Holiday Movie. The film, “Deck the Hallways,” is a story of family, tradition and…
New career in the New Year: free broadband training boot camp
CareerSource Contributor The next Creating Connections Fiber Optics Boot Camp is set to take place early in the new year for eligible residents interested in high-paying, in-demand careers in broadband telecommunications. Creating…
From the Sunny Side: A new year
Rick Patrick Columnist I recently saw something funny. Two aliens were talking and one said to the other, “They are celebrating their planet making another circle around their star; I told you…
Need a boost to start or finish a project?
Sheryl Boldt Guest Columnist I’ve struggled with time management all my life. On good days, I make steady progress. On hard days, I feel overwhelmed, discouraged and worn down by the effort…
National Security: War on drugs
Joe Boyles Guest Columnist I had planned on writing this week about the situation in Minnesota with child welfare fraud, but the situation in Venezuela that unfolded this past weekend preempted my…
Learning As I Go: New year, new you
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist I saw a lady walking her bicycle up a hill this morning and commented to my family. “Ya’ll see that lady? She hasn’t exercised all year and…
55-Plus Club to hear about Residing Hope
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular luncheon meeting of the 55-Plus Club on Wednesday, Jan. 14, the members will hear a presentation from Neva Baltzell, the Director of the Residing Hope Children’s…
The Jan/Feb Front Porch magazine has arrived!
Emerald Greene emerald@greenepublishing.com It is with great pleasure that we announce the arrival of the Jan/Feb 2026 edition of The Front Porch magazine. The new issue has been mailed and subscribers should…
Teachers of the Year to be honored
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Foundation for Excellence in Education (MCFEE) will be hosting their annual Golden Apple Teacher of the Year Awards Banquet on Thursday, Jan. 15, at 6:30 p.m….
Madison hurler among nation’s best
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Although he’s just in the eighth grade, Brayson Thompson already sports a 6’2”, 190 frame and has one of the top speeds in the state for the 60-yard dash…
School Board Spotlight: Mrs. Tamika Hughes-Leeks
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Tamika Hughes-Leeks is the Director of Exceptional Student Education, Mental Health and Student Services for the Madison County School District. She is a passionate and experienced educational leader, dedicated…
MCSO offers self-defense class
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In an effort to empower women in Madison County, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) will be offering a self-defense class for female teens and adults. The classes,…
Dexter’s Law goes into effect
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com One law that took effect on Thursday, Jan. 1 is called “Dexter’s Law,” although the actual designation is CS/HB 255 – Aggravated Animal Cruelty. The legislation has been given…
Help coming for rural businesses
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com North Florida College will be the site for an event targeted toward helping small businesses located in rural Florida. FloridaCommerce and the Florida Small Business Development Center are…
Food for Fines Program returns to Suwannee regional libraries
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com The Suwannee River Regional Library System (SRRLS) is inviting patrons to give back k while catching up on their library accounts through its annual Food for Fines program, running…
Health Officials Track H3N2 Subclade K as Flu Activity Climbs in Florida and Nationwide
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com As influenza activity continues to rise across the United States this winter, health officials are closely monitoring a variant of the seasonal flu virus known as H3N2 subclade K,…
Beware of the new tap to pay scam
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com Scams and scammers are constantly evolving. It seems like every time the public figures out a way to combat a scam, a new one pops up. Now, the Better…
State tries to clear confusion over new license plate law
Lazaro Aleman News@greenepublishing.com Confusion continues to exist over a new state law that makes it a criminal offense to cover any part of a vehicle’s license plate, whether the obstruction is intentional…