Brad Bayless Contributor Financial headlines often promote a single target—commonly $1 million—as the benchmark for retirement readiness. While attention-grabbing, such figures oversimplify a complex question. Retirement needs vary significantly. Cost of living…
Memorial Day service planned
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Madison County will be honoring the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in order for the rest of us to continue to enjoy our God-given…
Madison Rotary Club hears about Emergency Management
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison Rotary Club on Wednesday, April 29, Madison County Emergency Management Director Leigh Basford spoke to the club members about the various activities…
Watermelon Festival Pickleball Tournament is May 16-17
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com The Monticello Watermelon Festival includes multiple events, ranging from a Pickleball Tournament in May, to pageants in early June, to two further weekends of food, fun and fanfare culminating…
From the Sunny Side: Everyday heroes
Rick Patrick Columnist When I was much younger, I was fascinated with the notion of super heroes. I think a major contributor to that was watching episodes of “Batman” every Thursday and…
Depending on God’s grace to care for aging parents
Sheryl Boldt Guest Columnist Remember the energy it took to raise your children? How often did you find yourself on your knees, asking God for strength to make it through another day?…
National Security: Fraud
Joe Boyles Guest Columnist There’s a lot of buzz about fraud in the federal budget, so I thought it would be worthwhile to talk about it in this space. Stop and think…
Learning As I Go: If I could give myself advice
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist On Sunday, our church celebrated the seniors. I remember this season like it was yesterday. In May of 2000, I began counting down the days to our…
The May/June Front Porch has arrived!
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com It is with great pleasure that we announce the arrival of the May/June 2026 edition of The Front Porch magazine. The new issue has been mailed, and subscribers should…
Cowgirl becomes a Blazer
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com For Madison County High School (MCHS) senior Alden Bass, it almost seems pre-determined for her to one day wear red and black. One might even say it is as…
Student arrested for striking teacher
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to an arrest affidavit filed by a Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) School Resource Officer (SRO), Ty’Shunti Brasby, 19, was arrested on Wednesday, April 15, after allegedly striking…
67-Year-Old Greenville Woman Dies After Pickup Overturns
Emerald Greene emerald@greenepublishing.com A 67-year-old Greenville woman was killed on Tuesday afternoon, April 28, at approximately 1:32 p.m. According to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) reports, Nancy Carper was driving a pickup truck…
Locally-produced movie now available for streaming
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com “Repair the Breach,” a movie about God’s ability to restore us and our families, had a one-night showing at the Valdosta Stadium Cinemas on Monday, April 27. “It sold…
“The Jesus Discoveries” offers fresh authenticity of Jesus and His teachings
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com For the many who have studied archeological findings from the biblical time period, the Shroud of Turin and the Dead Sea Scrolls are familiar names. Now, Dr. Jeremiah Johnston…
New primary care facility opens in Madison with community celebration
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Residents gathered on Tuesday, April 28, to celebrate a major step forward in local healthcare as Madison County Memorial Hospital officially unveiled its new primary care facility during a…
Celebrating those who shape our future: Teacher Appreciation Week
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Each year, schools across the nation take the time this week to recognize the educators who dedicate their lives to shaping young minds during Teacher Appreciation Week. Observed in…
North Florida College 5k Run
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com One of the highlights of the annual Down Home Days celebration is the 5k run, sponsored by North Florida College. Runners of all ages gathered during the early morning…
From Classics to Customs: A Car Show to Remember
Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com Classic engines and polished chrome gleamed as car enthusiast from across the region gathered in downtown Madison for the annual Down Home Days Vintage Car show. From vintage classics…
Finley named “Best in Show” at annual dog show
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com The annual Down Home Days Dog Show, hosted by Madison Veterinary Clinic, has become a growing attraction every year, where individuals have the opportunity to show off their fur…
2026 Down Home Days petting zoo was a success
The James Madison Preparatory High School FFA showed up at Down Home Days with delicious homemade sugar cane syrup for sale. They also hosted a 100 gallon gas raffle for five dollars…