Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is bringing together volunteers and supporters for a Volunteer Impact Portal (VIP) meeting on Monday, Oct. 20, at 5 p.m. at First Baptist…
MCHS culinary program selling homemade cookie dough
Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) Culinary Department is offering the community a sweet way to show support with its homemade cookie dough sale. Two delicious flavors, chocolate chip…
New City Manager enjoys Madison’s Mayberry feel
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison City Manager Stanford Amos completed his first week on the job on Tuesday, Oct. 7. Amos spent much of the week introducing himself to city residents, town officials…
Founder’s Day celebration nears
Dan Buchanan Contributor Founder’s Day is just around the corner, set for Saturday, Oct. 18. The folks at Hickory Grove Methodist Church have been working for several months, preparing for the 34th…
Pastor Appreciation Day part of month-long celebration
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The observance of Pastor Appreciation Day, which is just one portion of October’s Pastor Appreciation Month, was brought into national prominence with the help of James Dobson’s ministry, Focus…
Five gifts to accomplish unity
Jesus gave to the church five groups of people so that there would be unity among all believers. These were: apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers (Ephesians 4:11). Collectively, these five groups…
Give your plant beds a fresh start
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com With September gone, and the former grandeur of our beautiful summer gardens beginning to fade, our flower beds at home are left looking a little lack-luster as the season…
Big Bend Hospice is a place to serve others
Kathy Egan news@greenepublishing.com A new-but-seemingly-historic building at 615 N. Jefferson St., in Monticello, Fla., houses the Jefferson County Big Bend Hospice (BBH) offices. Entering the building, people often feel a sense of…
Cataracts are common and treatment is available
Kathy Egan news@greenepublishing.com As people age, they may begin to have concerns about various physical changes, and one of the most common is often less clear vision. Every concern related to vision…
MCAA students celebrate Johnny Appleseed Day with special guest
“Johnny Appleseed,” played by Tim Sanders, interacts with students to give a lively history lesson. [Madison Creative Arts Academy/Courtesy] Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison Creative Arts Academy’s (MCAA) youngest Panthers had a lively…
Turning Point USA Chapter at MCHS still strong
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It began at Madison County High School (MCHS) in February of 2024 with a handful of students. These students began a chapter of the national Turning Point USA organization….
Broncos salute parents
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Central School (MCCS) Broncos finished their football season on Tuesday, Sept. 30 by honoring the eighth-grade students on the football team and in the band, along…
Self-advocacy, support and strength: Kathy Panek’s story
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com “Life just smacks you in the face sometimes, and oh Lord, it was one of those times. It’s just impossible to wrap your head around.” Those were the words…
Understanding breast cancer from molecules to outcomes
Holden Grace Wilkins, Florida State University Contributor Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About one…
Homecoming royalty crowned
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com One of the most time-honored traditions continued during halftime of the Madison County High School (MCHS) vs. Pace High School football game on Friday, Oct. 3, at Boot Hill…
Cowboys fall short on Homecoming
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com While many schools schedule what is expected to be an easy game to entertain students and alumni for Homecoming, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys are not like…
Homecoming parade delights hundreds
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com One of the most anticipated events of the annual Homecoming festivities is the Homecoming Parade. This year’s parade, during the late morning hours of Friday, Oct. 3, featured decorative…
Cheerleader Spotlights: Ja’Nilah Arnold, Camryn Bass and Jordin Akins
Jordin Akins Jordin Akins has been a cheerleader since she was a youngster of four-years-old. She is the 17-year-old daughter of Monica Kelly. Among the things she enjoys most about being a…
Broncos complete “three-peat” as Big Bend Champs
Madison County Central School Broncos Head Football Coach Brian Peacock addresses the team after they won their third Big Bend Football Championship in a row. [Courtesy] Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County…