Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. I spent much of my early childhood in Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church and, frequently, Mr. C.D. Agner would be called upon to close a service in…
Turkey Basics
Preparing a holiday bird can cause a major challenge in some households. It’s because we only prepare a turkey once or twice a year, and it is so much larger than anything…
From the Sunny Side: Shaking my head
I’m sure I’m not the only person who has followed the events since the election of last Tuesday with more than just a little bit of dismay. I’m speaking of what we…
Fifth Annual Tellabration!TM this weekend
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Madison County Florida Storytelling group and producer Wanda Violet, of Madison, are excited to announce that the Fifth Annual Madison County Florida Storytelling Tellabration!™ will take place…
School Board financial report; cuts and consolidations considered
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. During the meeting of the Madison County District School Board on Monday, Nov. 5, the board heard a presentation from District Chief Financial Officer Walter Copeland. This…
We’re under a recount
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. In order to comply with orders from the Florida Secretary of State, the Madison County Supervisor of Elections office held a machine recount of all votes cast…
Great American Smokeout: The benefits of quitting
In observance of the Great American Smokeout (GASO), Tobacco Free Florida is encouraging employers across the state to support their employees to quit smoking on Thursday, Nov. 15. The Great American Smokeout…
What is the Great American Smokeout?
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Nearly 38 million Americans still smoke cigarettes and smoking remains the single largest preventable cause of death and illnesses worldwide, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS)….
My letter of thanksgiving to God
Sheryl Boldt: Guest Columnist Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for this minute. By the time I’ve finished writing this letter, many more minutes will have passed. Each minute that ticks by reflects…
More trust, less effort
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. Anyone who has been grocery shopping recently can attest to all of the self-help articles that abound on popular magazine covers. Most of them center on the…
Warriors fall to Baby Rattlers
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. In the first round of the Class 2A Region One playoffs, the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors were upset by the Florida A&M High School Baby Rattlers…
America Recycles Day: helpful tips to protect the planet
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. Each year on Nov. 15, millions of people across the United States take part in America Recycles Day, a day which was created to raise awareness about…
Madison County honors veterans
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Monday, Nov. 12, while many were taking a day off from work or attending a Veterans Day parade, Madison County men and women gathered at the…
Mattair presents Boyz to Kings to Orlando summit
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Wednesday, Oct. 30, Marvin “Merv” Mattair, his family and members of his community group Boyz to Kings attended the Department of Juvenile Justice’s first-ever “Restore Hope”…
Community Calendar
November 14 The 55 Plus Club will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 14 at the United Methodist Center on Hwy 145 (Colin Kelly Hwy.), approximately five miles north of Madison….
Herman Earl Yarbrough
Herman Earl Yarbrough passed away in his home on Nov. 2, 2018. He was 71 years old. He was born in Hot Springs, Ark. He retired in Lee, Fla. near the Withlacoochee…
National Security: Stewardship
It is that time of year when churches across our community hold their annual pledge drives to secure commitments to fund their church and its missions for the coming year. St. Mary’s…
The Town of Greenville reschedules meeting
John Willoughby, Green Publishing Inc. The Town of Greenville has announced that their regularly scheduled town council meeting has been rescheduled. The meeting was set to take place this evening, Monday, Nov….
Fifth Annual Tellabration!™ next weekend
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Madison County Florida Storytelling group and producer Wanda Violet, of Madison, are excited to announce that the Fifth Annual Madison County Florida Storytelling Tellabration!™ will take place…
Recall: Ready-To-Eat Salads Sold at Walmart
Ashley Hunter: Greene Publishing, Inc. A Florida based company is recalling approximately 738 pounds of ready-to-eat salad due to concerns that the salad mix contains a corn ingredient that is contaminated with…