Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Each year, around Easter, Jenny Andrews organizes a public Bible reading at Four Freedoms Park, in Madison. From early morning until 10 p.m., readers spend a week proclaiming God’s…
Super Summer Camps available at Lake Yale
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Two Super Summer Camps are coming to Lake Yale, in Leesburg, Fla. Students completing grades six through 12 can look forward to days filled with outdoor fun, activities and…
Pickett Lake registration closing soon
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The yearly anticipation for summer camp at Pickett Lake is building, which means space for campers is filling up fast. Registration remains open until Saturday, June 8. The fun…
David and Rusty return to Saint John’s Missionary Baptist Church
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Pastor Bryant Thigpen and the congregation of Saint John’s Missionary Baptist Church are pleased to welcome back the David and Rusty Gospel Ventriloquist Team on Sunday, June 9, at…
Memorial service planned
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, in Greenville, will be holding a memorial service in honor of the late Rev. J.B. Duval, who was a pastor at the church for over…
City approves funding for pavement projects
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Madison City Commissioners opened their meeting on Tuesday, May 14 with a number of citizens’ comments and proposals. The naming of the new park, located on Boxwood Drive,…
Madison City Commissioner resigns
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Citing “unforeseen circumstances relating to [his] job and future needs of [his] family,” Madison City Commissioner Larry Olive has resigned from the Madison City Commission, effective Thursday, June 13….
Glenwood Forest and TABOK conflict continues
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, May 22, the commissioners received an update on the ongoing conflict between residents of Glenwood…
Hurricane season tax holiday planned
News Service of Florida Contributor Retailers hope Floridians will heed multiple forecasts that the upcoming hurricane season will be more active than normal. With the start of a 14-day sales tax “holiday”…
NOAA predicts super-active hurricane season
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its outlook last week for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season; not surprisingly, its prediction calls for above-normal activity, not unlike earlier…
No distinctions based upon clothing
The clothes we wear speak volumes. They may point to an organization to which we belong, the type of work we do, or our bank balance. When it comes to the worship…
From the Sunny Side: A “Mr. Rick” day – I promise I really was working
Since the Good Lord above, in His infinite wisdom, saw to it that the universe would be better off if I never had any kids of my own, I have experienced great…
Passing Parade: Give me a break!
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist A New York City nonprofit group, flush with millions in private capital, is piloting a first-of-its-kind savings program to help Harlem children with a $10,000 foundational fund…
The Game of Life: College Edition Lying in wait
On Wednesday, maybe even as you’re reading this, I will get to know whether or not I am free from the brace for my broken hand or not! As I am waiting…
The Bush Wealth Advantage-Five easy steps to building your emergency fund
In today’s unpredictable world, having an emergency fund is not just a financial recommendation – it’s a necessity. The reality of unexpected expenses, whether they come from a medical emergency, sudden unemployment…
Franklin McClamma, Sr.
Mr. Franklin McClamma, Sr., age 76, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 25, in Madison, Fla. Franklin was born in Madison, Fla., on April 19, 1948, to Sylvester and…
MCHS “Cougars” class of 1974 holds 50 class reunion
Adyson Hammock reporter@greenepublishing.com Attention all members of the Madison County High School (MCHS) “Cougars” class of 1974. It’s been fifty years since graduation, and they will be celebrating soon. On Saturday, Aug….
Taylor Gymnastics Cheerleading and Dance set to perform Alice in Wonderland
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, June 1, at 6 p.m. at the Van H. Priest Auditorium, located at 188 NW Hamilton Ave., in Madison, the Taylor Gymnastics Cheerleading & Dance team will…
2024 cicada swarm – What Floridians can expect
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com The hum of cicadas is one of the nostalgic indicators of summer. Unlike other spring and summer insects, which can be a seasonal nuisance, cicadas cause little hassle for…
The story of the Snows
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com Built in 1884, the imposing structure of the Wasden-Snow House sits two stories high. For years, it was adorned with peeling white paint, boarded-up windows and broken shutters. Bricks…