Danny Federico news@greenepublishing.com As the clock struck midnight on Monday, Jan. 1, Florida ushered in several new laws aimed at enhancing public safety, improving the judicial system and promoting equal access for…
Clouds still surround Greenville’s millage rate and budget
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Although the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year budget and millage rate for the Town of Greenville was due at the end of September, the town still lagged behind in submitting accurate…
Feeling under the weather?
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com Have you been feeling a little less than your best lately? Have you noticed an unexpected change in your energy levels or mood, or perhaps an increase in aches…
Feathered friends fascinate at NFWC
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com Birds are the only animals in the world that have feathers. Perhaps that accounts in part for why humans find birds so fascinating. Not only are feathers strikingly beautiful,…
Mobile food pantry hands out food for the holiday season
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Dec. 19, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., there was a mobile food pantry at the Ag Center behind O’Neals. Some volunteers loaded food into cars, while…
55-Plus Club plans informative luncheon
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The monthly luncheon meeting of the 55-Plus Club is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, Jan. 10 and will feature an informative presentation from Dr. John Lewis of the…
Fellowship Baptist Church to host ladies night
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Fellowship Baptist Church is hosting “Ladies’ Night Out: Real Talk,” with Tammy Whitehurst as the guest speaker. The event is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 9, at 7 p.m. Whitehurst…
Zachary Taylor: Cherry overdose
Adyson Hammock reporter@greenepublishing.com On July 9, 1850, Zachary Taylor, the twelfth president of the United States, died after a Fourth of July celebration five days prior, where he partied hard by chugging…
Jail Report
Florida’s Sunshine Law provides for the publication of minors’ names when they are charged with a felony. All persons charged with a crime are innocent until proven guilty in a court of…
Town of Lee celebrates Cookies with Santa
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Dec. 16, the Town of Lee held Cookies with Santa from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Nikki Davis, a resident of Lee, made a donation of cookies,…
Pickleball is serving Sean McCleod well
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Sean McCleod is a tenth grade student at Madison County High School. He has grown up watching his sister’s involvement in many extracurricular activities in school. No doubt, the…
From the Sunny Side: Happy New Year
Well, here we are. Time to flip another year on the calendar. I should say, “Time to get another calendar,” which reminds me of a cute story that has nothing to do…
Judge yourself before judging others
Jesus shifts topics in His sermon from teaching about our priorities to teaching about how we judge people. Jesus is not saying we should not judge other people, but rather He is…
Passing Parade: King of the Storms, 1899
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist The headline read, in big box letters, “FLORIDA FREEZE WORST SINCE 1899” in the Dec. 14, 1962 New York Times, p. 1 and 9. The 1962 article…
The Game of Life: College Edition – Jump back in
Well, we have officially entered the year 2024! It is crazy to think just how fast 2023 went by. That being said, the small break that we had for the holidays is…
Second Annual Chili Cook-off and Brewfest planned
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com All area chili cooks and aficionados are reminded that the Second Annual Madison County Chili Cook-off and Brewfest is planned for Saturday, Feb. 10, from 1 p.m. until 7…
MCSO launches local charity
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Madison County Sheriff David Harper has announced the formulation of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Charity Fund. The fund is officially a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, meaning people can…
Florida has a new tax holiday
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com A new Florida sales tax holiday started on New Year’s Day and will continue until mid-January. Previously, Florida had only one sales tax holiday for back-to-school shopping. The following…
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 January/February 2024 issue of The Front Porch! The new issue has been mailed out and subscribers should…
From reporter to editor-in-chief: Sanders’ passion takes her to the top
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison native Katie Sanders grew up in an environment where words were filled with wonder. Her grandmother, the late Francis Sanders, was a librarian and reading instructor, and her…