Paul has completed his description of God’s efforts to bring the church into existence. In the final three chapters of Ephesians, Paul reveals God’s commands concerning some characteristics for living as a…
From the Sunny Side: Nine years … and counting
A couple of weeks ago, I hit another milestone in my journey here. I made it to the nine-year mark here at the newspaper. Nine years of our weekly visits have certainly…
Embrace The New
John Willoughby Contributor Since The Boston News-Letter’s first issue in 1704, newspapers have served as an organ for promoting free speech, providing a bridge for civic engagement among citizens in government affairs,…
Join Jessica Water’s fight against cancer
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Kelsey Gibson has organized a fundraiser for Jessica Waters, the mother of Chandler Davis, of Madison. She is battling breast cancer and is recovering from a double mastectomy after…
Final curtain closes on historic newspaper
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com “You asked for more frequent updates – and we listened. We’ll now be posting fresh, local stories to our website every day. While the printed edition will now come…
Shedding light on the journey of grief
Jason Futch news@greenepublishing.com Grief is something no one truly wants to experience. Yet, in life, it manifests in many forms and varying degrees. Sometimes grief arises from seemingly minor situations, such as…
From prison to ministry
Jason Futch news@greenepublishing.com Lanette Escobar found herself in a predicament in 2002, as a knock at her door resulted in her being greeted by U.S. Marshals. Though she had once helped others…
Growing through it: her faith, my foundation
Amber Moore Columnist This past week, I said goodbye to my grandmother. For so many years, I didn’t know her. My dad and I had been estranged since I was six, and…
The Greenville Audit: Actions of former Town Manager brought to light
The Town of Greenville had an extensive financial and operational audit conducted by the State Auditor General’s Office at the request of the Joint Legislative Auditing Committee. One of the findings centered…
The marks we leave
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com I’ve been thinking a lot about the impacts people make on the world, those small marks they leave behind that become the only evidence that they were ever here…
EcoWatch: Time for a good and bad news report as season warms up
Delores Savas Guest Columnist “The good news is that bad news can be turned into good news when you change your attitude.” – Robert H. Schuller, American television evangelist, author. Sorry to…
Second Madison County Homeschool Expo to be held
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The second annual Madison County Homeschool Expo is being held on Monday, Sept. 22, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Madison Public Library, located at 325 College…
Emma Agner places fifth in breakaway roping competition
Kathy Egan news@greenepublishing.com Emma Agner, a 14-year-old ninth grader at Aucilla Christian Academy, who lives with her family in Shady Grove, is proving to be a mighty competitor in the rodeo arena….
Local sponsors help NFC graduates go out in style
North Florida College Contributor North Florida College’s (NFC) Spring 2025 Grad Fest brought excitement, pride and heartfelt celebration to campus on May 1 at the Van H. Priest Auditorium. Graduates, cheered on…
Cowgirls win home opener
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls junior varsity and varsity volleyball teams held their first home match of the season on Wednesday, Aug. 20, against the Indians of…
Cowboys drop season opener
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) Varsity Cowboys football team opened their season with a heart-breaking 21-20 loss at the hands of the Deland High School Bulldogs in front…
Pastor Spotlight: Will Newton
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The recently formed congregation of Abundant Grace United Methodist Church at Rocky Springs now has a pastor. Will Newton comes to Madison from Rockville, Md., where he served as…
Arms wide open
Rev. Cheryl Cruce Guest Columnist I have heard it said, “We often see God in the way we see our earthly fathers.” I’m not sure if that is entirely true, but if…
Complete these home improvements over the weekend
Home improvement projects ramp up when the weather warms up, as homeowners channel the rejuvenating feelings of spring and tackle their home to-do lists. Large-scale renovations can greatly affect a home, but…
How to conserve energy throughout summer
Energy bills tend to be high in the summertime when many people crank up their air conditioners in an attempt to combat the heat. For some households, higher energy bills might be…