Florida Department of Education Contributor Florida Department of Education Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr. made recommendations for cut scores for the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) in English Language Arts (ELA) and…
The Labor Day Hurricane of 1935 still holds the record for its devastating strength
Adyson Hammock reporter@greenepublishing.com Although Hurricane Idalia recently made her way through Florida, causing mass disruption and panic among residents, this definitely wasn’t the most destructive hurricane to ever hit Florida. Simply known…
Heating things up in Perry, Fla. The Smokin’ in the Pines BBQ Festival is kicking off on the weekend of September 22 and 23 in Perry
Perry-Taylor Chamber of Commerce Contributor The most popular BBQ contest in the North Florida area is coming up soon: the Smokin’ in the Pines BBQ Festival. This event promises to be the…
MCMH offers mammograms for Breast Cancer Awareness
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Friday, Oct. 20, from 2 p.m. through 4:30 p.m., Madison County Memorial Hospital is offering mammograms. Madison County Memorial Hospital accepts Medicaid, Medicare and most other insurances. If…
From the sunny side: My new “Buddy”
I have never really considered myself a “cat person.” If I had to tell the truth (which I do at least try to do on a regular basis), I have always preferred…
The Game of Life: College Edition Respect the unexpected
Recently, there have been some unexpected trials and happenings in not only my life, but the lives of my church community as well. These unexpected trials are set to come within our…
Resources for farmers affected by Hurricane Idalia
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Here is a resource for farmers to use if they received damage from Hurricane Idalia. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides multiple disaster assistance programs to help…
Taking the debris away
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Emergency Management Department has sent the word out that the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has partnered with Madison County to remove debris left behind by…
Trees still pose a threat
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to information provided by Tri-County Electric Cooperative (TCEC), which services Madison, Jefferson, Taylor and parts of Dixie Counties, there are still damaged trees around that continue to pose…
Enriching your flock: Improving the life of your backyard chickens
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com Here in rural Madison County, there is much appeal to farm life and homesteading, and often the first step in the process of building a farm or homestead is…
Cowboys pound Purple Hurricane
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Friday, Sept. 8, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys varsity football team made a trip to Brunswick, Ga. to participate in the Second Annual Georgia/Florida Border Wars…
Out-of-town angels arrive to serve
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com As Madison County residents stepped out of their homes (if they could) on Wednesday, Aug. 30, they discovered a new reality filled with fallen trees and no electricity. Devastation…
Dangers of dog parks
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com Many dog owners love spending time with their dog. This may include a good, lazy lounge on the couch or a rambunctious romp in the yard. It may also…
Hot Tamale spices up Ray Charles’ birthday celebration
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com For the third consecutive year, Hot Tamale and some of their musician friends will celebrate Ray Charles’ birthday at Haffye Hayes Park, in Greenville, on Saturday, Sept. 23, beginning…
Learning As I Go: Your life matters
Last year I shared this same column and I want to share it again, because your life matters! I’ll never forget the conversation I had with a lady at a writing conference….
Madison County Fire Rescue sporting new vehicle
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Thanks to a $50,000 “Helping Rural Communities” grant, Madison County Fire Rescue (MCFR) recently obtained a 2023 Kubota 1100cc 4×4 UTV equipped with a fire/rescue skid unit. This vehicle…
Lee Town Council Meeting
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Sept. 5, at 7 p.m., the Town of Lee held a Council Meeting to discuss the possibility of the Madison Soccer Clinic moving some of their games/tournaments…
The NEW Front Porch has arrived
Emerald Greene emerald@greenepublishing.com It is with great pleasure that we announce the arrival of the Sept/Oct 2023 issue of The Front Porch! The new issue has been mailed out and subscribers should…
“Ribs for Ryder” fundraiser planned
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com There will be a fundraiser held on Saturday, Sept. 16, on the Madison County Courthouse Lawn, in downtown Madison. Lunch plates consisting of ribs or chicken, collard greens and…
Tips for alleviating depression
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Here are some tips to help cope with depression. Take a shower, not a bath. Use a temperature you prefer. You do not need to wash, just get…