Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com Here in rural Madison County, there is much appeal to farm life and homesteading, and often the first step in the process of building a farm or homestead is…
Cowboys pound Purple Hurricane
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Friday, Sept. 8, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys varsity football team made a trip to Brunswick, Ga. to participate in the Second Annual Georgia/Florida Border Wars…
Out-of-town angels arrive to serve
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com As Madison County residents stepped out of their homes (if they could) on Wednesday, Aug. 30, they discovered a new reality filled with fallen trees and no electricity. Devastation…
Dangers of dog parks
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com Many dog owners love spending time with their dog. This may include a good, lazy lounge on the couch or a rambunctious romp in the yard. It may also…
Hot Tamale spices up Ray Charles’ birthday celebration
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com For the third consecutive year, Hot Tamale and some of their musician friends will celebrate Ray Charles’ birthday at Haffye Hayes Park, in Greenville, on Saturday, Sept. 23, beginning…
Learning As I Go: Your life matters
Last year I shared this same column and I want to share it again, because your life matters! I’ll never forget the conversation I had with a lady at a writing conference….
Madison County Fire Rescue sporting new vehicle
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Thanks to a $50,000 “Helping Rural Communities” grant, Madison County Fire Rescue (MCFR) recently obtained a 2023 Kubota 1100cc 4×4 UTV equipped with a fire/rescue skid unit. This vehicle…
Lee Town Council Meeting
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Sept. 5, at 7 p.m., the Town of Lee held a Council Meeting to discuss the possibility of the Madison Soccer Clinic moving some of their games/tournaments…
The NEW Front Porch has arrived
Emerald Greene emerald@greenepublishing.com It is with great pleasure that we announce the arrival of the Sept/Oct 2023 issue of The Front Porch! The new issue has been mailed out and subscribers should…
“Ribs for Ryder” fundraiser planned
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com There will be a fundraiser held on Saturday, Sept. 16, on the Madison County Courthouse Lawn, in downtown Madison. Lunch plates consisting of ribs or chicken, collard greens and…
Tips for alleviating depression
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Here are some tips to help cope with depression. Take a shower, not a bath. Use a temperature you prefer. You do not need to wash, just get…
What you need to know about whooping cough
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Whooping cough, also called pertussis, is a highly contagious bacterial infection of the lungs and airways. This virus can cause repeated coughing bouts that could last for two to…
The day the world stood still: Reflecting on Sept. 11, 2001
Lee Trawick reporter2@riverbendnews.org “It didn’t seem real. Before that day, no one had ever thought about a serious terrorist attack like that. It was a bad time,” said Lafayette County resident Herbert…
JMPHS student elected YAB statewide chairperson
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Aug. 12, Nick Pepera was elected as the 2023-24 statewide chairperson for the Youth Advocacy Board (YAB.) Nick Pepera is a sophomore at James Madison Preparatory High…
Cowboys GameDay: Back to normal
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com This Friday’s game in Brunswick, Ga. will be a welcome opportunity for the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys to get a sense of normalcy once again. This season…
What to do if your car is underwater
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com If you ever find yourself underwater in a car, do not panic. Instead, here are some tips that could save your life: • Do not waste your energy trying…
From the sunny side: Thank God and Mississippi Power
To say the past couple of weeks have been monumental for us all would be quite the understatement. We went from planning for a new football season to paying more attention to…
The Game of Life: College Edition The hovering promise
Recently, our town has been ripped to shreds and we’ve been left to pick up the pieces. I have had my fair share of worries and overall anguish at the site of…
Disaster assistance information provided
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Sep. 5, NW Florida District Director Katie Doughty, with Sen. Rick Scott’s office, met with Madison County residents at The Bridge (formerly Faith Baptist Church) to provide…
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center opens in Madison County
Todd Dunn Contributor The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has opened a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) at the Career Resource Center, located at 705 E. Base St., in Madison. The DRC will…