Adyson Hammock news@greenepublishing.com From Sunday, June 23 until Saturday, June 29, several members of the Madison County High School (MCHS) Vaquero Guard attended the Florida State University (FSU) Senior High Band Camp….
VSU announces Spring 2024 graduates
Valdosta State University Contributor Valdosta State University is proud to announce the members of its graduating class of Spring 2024. This includes the following area residents: Autumn Burnett, of Madison, has earned…
The NEW Front Porch Is Here
Emerald Greene emerald@greenepublishing.com It is with great pleasure that we announce the arrival of the July/August 2024 issue of The Front Porch magazine. The new issue has been mailed out and subscribers…
Swamp suspect apprehended
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Contributor Madison County Sheriff David Harper reports that on Monday, July 1, at 12:19 p.m., deputies from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) responded to the Deerwood Inn…
MCSO Animal Services receives recognition
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Contributor Madison County Sheriff David Harper and the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Animal Services Division is honored to be recognized by the Best Friend’s Animal Society by…
Madison Babe Ruth 12U team places third in state
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Babe Ruth 12U Allstars baseball team went 3-2 during the State Tournament, held from Thursday, June 27, through Sunday, June 30, in Jacksonville Beach, Fla. Against…
New fire station in the works for Lee
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Thanks to a generous appropriation from the Florida State Legislature, Madison County will be receiving another fire station, which will be located in Lee, in the western part of…
The Game of Life: College Edition You never know
My girls and I had a tournament in Birmingham this past week, and saying we did very well would be an understatement. We beat up on every team we faced, and at…
Passing Parade: Liberty – Dare to act
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist Our Declaration of Independence came about because of out ancestors’ toil and bloodshed. Liberty always costs much. We are not descendants of fearful men. They were aware…
From the Sunny Side: Feeling nostalgic
Many of you have probably already realized, I have a tendency to be a bit nostalgic. I guess it has to do with my age, and the fact that I have been…
Rahab’s faith was not dead
In his discussion about our faith, James gives another example (James 2:25, 26) from the Old Testament. Rahab and her story is recorded in Joshua 2. Rahab was not a descendent of…
Mother Anna Viola Woodson Arnold
Mother Anna Viola Woodson Arnold was born on Saturday, Feb. 13, 1932, in Dixie, Ga., to Garfield and Josephine Bea Woodson. She grew up in Mims, Fla., before moving to Greenville. Arnold…
Crystal Tractor hosts Business After Hours
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, June 18, Crystal Tractor and Equipment was the location of the Madison County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event. Visitors were treated to tasty pulled pork,…
Madison Public Library holds drum circle
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison Public Library, located at 378 College Loop, in Madison, held a drum circle, celebrating the kick-off for their summer programs. On Thursday, June 13, the Madison Public…
More improvements ahead for Camp Cherry Lake
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During an open meeting on Friday, June 21, several members of the community learned of more big plans for the 4-H camp at Cherry Lake, in Madison County. Thanks…
Forgotten Coast K9: How you can help change lives
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com For men and women who have put their lives on the line to serve our nation, adjusting to civilian life can be a huge mental, emotional and even physical…
The Bush Wealth Advantage: Protect against a scorching market and weather – Intense summer heat and hot stock market both demand a careful approach
As the first days of summer arrive, the nation finds itself in the grip of two concurrent heat waves: one from the atmosphere, and one from the financial markets. While an intense…
Local students visit Detroit
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com A group of six, mostly college-aged students from Madison traveled to Detroit, Mich. recently for the Turning Point USA Chapter (TPUSA) Leadership Summit, from Wednesday, June 12, through Monday,…
Young Farmers and Ranchers holds first meeting of the year
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com The Hamilton County Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) held its kickoff meeting on Thursday, May 30. Twenty young farming and ranching families from around Hamilton County made their way…
Sixty years of the Civil Rights Act
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com As of Tuesday, July 2, 2024, it has been 60 years since the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was signed into law. This act was the result of a…