Madison’s Masonic Lodge No. 11 recently celebrated with Chris McFall and Anthony Wilhoite as they earned their Master Mason certification. Pictured, from left to right, are Jim Hastings, Chris McFall, Anthony Wilhoite…
Ford recalls over 550,000 pickup trucks
WVTM 13 Contributor Ford is recalling more than 550,000 pickup trucks in the U.S. because the transmissions can unexpectedly downshift to first gear, no matter how fast the trucks are going. The…
The good, the bad and the ugly: “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes”
Introduction: “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” was released to American audiences on Friday, May 10. It is the tenth film from the entire Planet of the Apes franchise, and the…
Lighthouse Christian Center announces event with Clay Dyer
Kenzie James news@greenepublishing.com Lighthouse Christian Center announced they are hosting an event in July with bass angler Clay Dyer. Dyer will be at the Lighthouse Christian Center in Mayo, Fla. on Saturday,…
First Baptist Church of Madison holds successful VBS
Adyson Hammock news@greenepublishing.com From Monday, June 17, until Friday, June 21, the First Baptist Church (FBC) of Madison held their annual summer Vacation Bible School (VBS). Each evening, beginning at 5:30 p.m.,…
Hurricane Fact or Fiction: Know the difference to better protect your home
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com Hurricane season officially began on Saturday, June 1, and ends Saturday, Nov. 30. The 2024 hurricane season is expected to be well above average in regards to activity level,…
Guide for laundry stain removal
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Have you ever had a stubborn stain that just would not come out? Here are some hacks to use if you find your favorite shirt has a new stain….
Madison students attend FSU Summer Music Camp
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,…