Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Florida Agriculture in the Classroom’s (FAITC) School Garden Grant Program is offering a $500 grant to fund school garden projects that educate students about healthier meal options, the importance…
MCCS awarded one lucky student for perfect attendance
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Wednesday, Oct. 4, Madison County Central School (MCCS) awarded one lucky student that had perfect attendance with two passes to Wild Adventures. MCCS had 215 students with perfect…
Come see the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show during the Florida Forest Festival 2023
Florida Forest Festival Contributor Can you imagine the thrill of watching an axe cutting through logs faster than a chainsaw or the fast footwork of a daring lumberjack trying to stay dry…
Cowboys GameDay: A different homecoming
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com After the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys emerged victorious over the Bulldogs of Suwannee High School on Friday, Oct. 13, Head Football Coach Price Harris spoke to the…
Pastor Appreciation in a different light
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com After seeing the positive impact that area churches and pastors had following Hurricane Idalia, I gained a fresh appreciation for pastors whose passion for serving others far exceeds the…
Get wild, Florida! Governor DeSantis’s initiative offers 50 percent off state park passes and more
FWC Contributor On Friday, Oct. 13, Governor Ron DeSantis launched the Great Outdoors Initiative. This initiative aims to encourage Floridians to explore the state’s natural resources, including its “award-winning parks, vast recreation…
Old Glory PCA Rodeo to return to Monticello
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com After the inaugural fun of the Rodeo last October, sponsor John Evans shared the following statement with: “We will be putting the smack-down in Monticello, Fla., again! I hope…
Ghoul’s Night Out – October 26
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Ghoul’s Night Out has been planned so mark your calendars for Thursday, Oct. 26, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for a spectacular night out, in downtown Madison. The…
Toys for Tots program underway
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The American Legion Riders Post 224, in conjunction with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office has begun this year’s Toys for Tots campaign. Collection boxes have been placed around town…
Class reunion planned
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com A “meet and greet” for members of the Class of 1973 of Madison High School is planned for Friday, Oct. 20, at the Manor House Restaurant, in Madison. The…
Fall Festival planned in Cherry Lake
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Cherry Lake Methodist Church will host their Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. There will be games, crafts, prizes, marshmallow roasting, hot dogs,…
Emmanuel Temple Holiness Church celebrates homecoming
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Emmanuel Temple Holiness Church invites you to join them for their anniversary service on Saturday, Oct. 21, at 12 p.m. The guest speaker will be Pastor Ronnie King, from…
A righteousness to be seen by God
As Jesus makes a topical transition in His sermon on the mount, He now informs His listeners that they are not to “practice [their] righteousness before men to be noticed by them”…
From the sunny side: October’s here
During the hot days of this past summer I often told people to remember that “October’s coming.” This was my way of assuring folks who may have been uncomfortable with the heat…
Passing Parade: Boomers may be last with a Southern drawl
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist “Bid farewell to the Southern twang.” “Maybe not today. Maybe not tomorrow. But Georgians are high-tailing away from that grits-and gravy drawl faster than a scalded dog.”…
The Game of Life: College Edition – Chopping wood
This past weekend, I had the amazing opportunity to come home for the first time since school started. I needed a reset, and being with my family helped tremendously. While at home,…
Watch the Orionids Meteor Shower Spectacular this weekend
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com One of the most beautiful meteor showers is considered to be the Orionid Meteor Shower. This spectacular skyshow becomes active in late Sept and remains active until late Nov….
FEMA registration ends Oct. 30
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com Since the impact of Cat. 3 Hurricane Idalia, over 11,000 North Florida residents have registered for disaster relief assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Following the aftermath…
Commissioners hear neighborhood watch plans
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Oct. 10, the Madison City Commissioners opened their monthly meeting with public comments from Delores Jones. She presented information about upcoming meetings to establish a neighborhood watch…
Greenville to keep outgoing town manager around
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Although outgoing Greenville Town Manager/CEO Lee Jones has tendered his resignation from the town, he will continue on after his employment ends. During the same meeting in which he…