Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com It is with great pleasure that we announce the arrival of the July/August 2026 edition of The Front Porch magazine. The new issue has been mailed, and subscribers should…
MCSO deputy injured in crash
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to a preliminary investigation report from the Florida Highway Patrol, a Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) deputy was seriously injured in a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 (I-10)….
Celebrating America!
Sheryl Boldt Guest Columnist America is the most generous country in the world, helping other nations in times of crisis. At home, we are a land of endless opportunity, enabling hardworking citizens…
From the Sunny Side: Something punny
Rick Patrick Columnist I have always been one to enjoy a good bit of humor. Of course when I say a “good” bit of humor, I mean the really “bad” jokes, puns…
National Security: Constitution
Joe Boyles Guest Columnist In a few days, our nation will be celebrating the 250th anniversary of our founding, when the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress on July…
Learning As I Go: Divine meetings
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist I chaperoned youth camp. While there, we were all split up and sent on different mission opportunities through the area near Asheville, N.C. Some of our adults…
July Fourth celebrations planned
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In honor of the nation’s 250th birthday, the Madison Lions Club is planning their annual God and Country Celebration. The fun kicks off on Saturday, July 4, at 6…
Greg Vickers for Madison County Commission
Listen. Lead. Invest in Madison’s Future. “Will we shape growth, or will growth shape us?” Madison County has always been a place where neighbors help neighbors, where hard work matters, and where…
How will eliminating property taxes affect Madison County?
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Washington gives presentation on the County’s budgetary proces In an effort to keep Madison County citizens informed, Madison County Clerk of Courts and County Comptroller, Billy Washington, gave a…
Madison County funding requests survive the veto pen
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com When Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Florida’s budget into law on Monday, June 29, close to 18 pages of items were cut from the proposed budget. Significant to Madison…
Popeyes closes its doors
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Popeyes Louisiana Chicken, the popular restaurant on Base Street, has announced the closing of their doors, effective at the end of the day on Monday, June 29. According to…
The History of Innovation in the United States
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com Since its founding, America has been leading the world in a myriad of ways. However, this is especially prevalent through innovation. The United States of America is home of…
Timeless Treasures of the United States
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com The United States of America is a very large country. Across this vast and multifaceted landscape are some of the most famous, unique and interesting natural and man-made wonders…
American icons through history
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com America has produced more than just freedom, a unique government and a plethora of life changing inventions. The states have also created some of the most enduring icons. Whether…
The freedoms that define America
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com The Constitution was written, but not everyone was happy with the result. A large faction, known as the Anti-Federalists, found themselves opposing the document for a litany of reasons….
The history behind the U.S. Constitution
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com The Constitution is the defining document of the United States. Every law and operation the government engages in must be interpreted in light of the Constitution. However, the creation…
From Colonies to Country: How the Declaration of Independence came to be
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com The original 13 colonies and Great Britain had been at war for over a year before the Declaration of Independence came to be. Britain had enacted multiple acts of…
Six branches, one mission
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com The American military is the premier military force across the entire world. The army established during the American Revolutionary War has grown into the ultimate fighting force the world…
Building a Nation: How America grew to 50 states
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com It took a total of 172 years for America to reach the number of 50 states known today. The over-a-century-long journey took a tremendous amount of work, money and…
The Road to Independence (from Museum of the American Revolution)
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com ⁃ French and Indian War (1754): Amidst ongoing tensions between Great Britain and France in their American colonies and abroad, 22-year-old Lieutenant Colonel George Washington, of Virginia, accidentally sparks…