We’ve all heard stories from those who say their parents messed up their lives. While some stories are horrific, others are typical – albeit distressing – reflections of dysfunctional families. I have…
National Security: Vietnam revisited
I admit to being somewhat obsessed by the war in Southeast Asia. It was a defining part of my early life. I lost a lot of friends there. Many more Vietnamese suffered…
Learning As I Go: I mowed
I mowed. That sounds like such a simple statement, doesn’t it? I can hear others mumbling under their breath, “Well, aren’t you the big girl?” or “What’s the big deal? I do…
Greenville library renovations to move forward
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Greenville Town Council on Monday, April 29, the council voted to approve an amendment to a long term lease agreement with the Madison…
You can help “Stamp Out Hunger”
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Second Harvest of the Big Bend and the National Association of Letter Carriers remind everyone that you have an opportunity to help your neighbors through the “Stamp Out…
Boyz to Kings nominated for “Best of Florida”
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Boyz to Kings (BTK), the local youth mentoring and development program has again been nominated in the guidetoflorida.com website’s Best of Florida listings. BTK won a “Best of Florida”…
Car catches fire at Madison post office
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Monday, April 29, at 10:46 a.m. the Madison Police Department (MPD) responded to a call at the U.S. Post Office, in Madison, about a vehicle fire. When the…
Cowboys win district tournament
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys varsity baseball team utilized impressive pitching and hot bats to take the Class 1A District Five Championship at Liberty County High School,…
Warriors win Senior Night shut-out
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Friday, April 19, the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors varsity baseball team hosted the Eagles of Community Christian Academy, from Adel, Ga. It was also a night for…
Pair of Warriors sign letters
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During a special signing ceremony at Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) on Thursday, April 4, a pair of student athletes signed on the dotted line to continue their academic and…
History of the Woman’s Club
Ethel Barefoot and Jackie Johnson Contributors “A Woman’s Club is a group of organized women who can be depended upon to promote whatever tends toward the betterment of life,” Past President of…
NFC students earn production technician certificates
NFC Contributor Four students in North Florida College’s (NFC) Industrial Machinery Maintenance 1 program have shown their mastery of the foundational, core competencies of advanced manufacturing production in two assessment areas: safety…
ACA holds 2024 history fair
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com On the morning of Thursday, March 28, Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) held their 2024 history fair, with students from eighth and 10th grade participating. The eighth grade theme was…
Madison County schools hold DARE graduation
MCSO Contributor Madison County Sheriff David Harper was proud to attend the 2024 Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) D.A.R.E. Graduation Ceremonies. Fifth grade students from Greenville Elementary School (GES), Madison County Central…
Jail Report
Greene Publishing, Inc. publishes the Jail Report each week based on information provided by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). It is the policy of Greene Publishing, Inc. to print each name,…
God’s goodness is unchanging
In an effort to reassure the Christians in his day, as well as our day, James wants his “beloved brethren” to know that the goodness of God does not change. James is…
From the Sunny Side: Photos I don’t use
One of the “chores” I am blessed to be able to do here is taking pictures of various sporting events. I especially enjoy baseball and softball, because I genuinely enjoy baseball and…
Passing Parade: America’s future
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist Beverly LaHaye, an evangelical activist, who helped organize resistance to losing “traditional family values,” died April 14, in a retirement home, in El Cajon, just outside San…
The Game of Life: College Edition – Post-season
My college softball team and I are currently on our way to the conference tournament, and we have very good standings going into it. Of course, this has everyone very excited. I…
The NEW Front Porch is on its way
Emerald Greene emerald@greenepublishing.com It is with great pleasure that we announce the arrival of the May/June 2024 issue of The Front Porch magazine. The new issue has been mailed out and subscribers…