Mary Ellen (Selman) Greene, 86, passed away on Feb. 16, at 11:25 p.m., in the Madison County Memorial Hospital in the presence of family, after an extended illness. Mary Ellen was born…
JMPHS NHS raises $212 for animal welfare in “Kiss a Goat” fundraiser
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com National Honor Society (NHS) members at James Madison Preparatory High School (JMPHS) recently turned a fun and unusual challenge into meaningful support for animals in the community, raising $212…
The Madison Passion Play takes the stage
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Madison Church of God’s annual Madison Passion Play returns to center stage on Friday, March 27, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Church members have been busy, preparing for months,…
NFC to host annual Community Health Fair on April 3
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Residents of Madison and surrounding area are invited to attend the North Florida College (NFC) Annual Health Fair on Friday, April 3, beginning at 9 a.m. The free community…
Madison FFA hosts FFA Alumni Squirrel Hunt
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison Future Farmers of America (FFA) Alumni recently hosted a successful Squirrel Hunt on Saturday, March 7, bringing together teams, supporters and local businesses for the yearly tradition….
Junior National Championship Bullrider set to visit Lee Public Library
Amber Rae Contributor In honor of the upcoming North Florida Pro Rodeo, taking place in Lee on Friday, March 27 and Saturday March 28, bull rider Tate Gray will be visiting the…
Firetruck crashes in Lee
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), on Monday, March 16, at 1:50 p.m. a Madison County Fire Rescue (MCFR) truck, driven by a 20-year-old…
The March/April Front Porch has arrived!
Emerald Greene news@greenepublishing.com It is with great pleasure that we announce the arrival of the Mar/Apr 2026 edition of The Front Porch magazine. The new issue has been mailed and subscribers should…
Waiting for the rain
Rev. Cheryl Cruce Columnist It was called the Sand Pond, a little place in the woods just south of town. During dry seasons, there was not a drop of water—only…
The Madison Passion Play takes the stage
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Madison Church of God’s annual Madison Passion Play returns to center stage on Friday, March 27, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Church members have been busy, preparing for months,…
Madison speaks: City Commission welcomes new faces
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Just over 35 percent of City of Madison voters went to the polls on Tuesday, March 10 to cast their ballots for Madison City Commissioners. Every District but District…
Alpha Kappa Alpha hosts awards event
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, March 7, the No Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. held their annual Visionary Women Awards Celebration at the Senior Citizens Council of Madison…
Freedom Collective holds revival service
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishimng.com On Friday, Feb. 28, Freedom Collective, a ministry based in Nashville, Tenn., held a revival service at Renewed Life Outreach Center, in Greenville. While revival services are often normal…
MCHS Tennis team secures victory over John Paul Catholic
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) tennis team earned an impressive victory in a recent matchup against John Paul || Catholic High School in Tallahassee, Fla. The team showed…
National Agriculture Day: Celebrating the industry that built Madison
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Each year, on Tuesday, March 24, communities across the nation take time to celebrate the importance of agriculture during National Agriculture Day. The day is a reminder of the…
Victor Lustig: taking crime to new heights
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Few historical monuments stand out as much as the Eiffel Tower, which looms near the Seine River in Paris, France. At 984 feet high, it was the tallest structure…
Read Across America Week at MCCS
Christy Bass Adams Contributor Madison County Central School (MCCS) celebrated Read Across America Week, March 2nd-6th. Theodore Seuss Geisel, also known worldwide as Dr. Seuss, was born on March 2, 1904. Literature…
The woman behind the Matilda Effect: Matilda Joslyn Gage and the fight for recognition
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com During Women’s History Month, many people reflect on the women who helped shape society through activism, science, literature and innovation. One woman whose influence continues to shape how historians…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: What you staring at?
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com A stare is full of meaning. It can suggest awe and wonder, disgust, curiosity and much more. I’ve always been skilled at drawing the occasional curious stare, especially from…
Christopher’s Message set to host fourth annual Blind Draw Cornhole Tournament
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Community members are invited to come together for a day of fun, food and an importance cause at the fourth Annual Christopher’s Message Blind Draw Cornhole Tournament on April…
JMPHS raises funds for animal rescue through Beta Bites fundraiser
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Students at James Madison Preparatory High School (JMPHS) and the school’s Beta Club recently came together for a good cause through a student-led fundraiser called “Beta Bites.” Organized by…