Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls wrapped up their roller coaster regular season on the volleyball court on Wednesday, Oct. 13, with a dramatic, home-court victory over the…
Year: 2021
Southern Grace is now Grace and Cloth Mercantile
Devyn LeBlanc reporter@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Oct. 5, Grace and Cloth Mercantile, formerly Southern Grace, held their grand opening to introduce their name change and expansion in store size and product line. Kristen…
Check your mailbox! The Front Porch is on the way
Amber Albritton news@greenepublishing.com We are pleased to announce the impending arrival of the Fall 2021 issue of The Front Porch! This newest issue has been mailed out and subscribers will begin receiving…
From the sunny side: It’s that time of year
Something significant happened this morning. Actually, it happened yesterday morning as well. The temperature dipped below 50 degrees. That may not mean much to most of y’all. In fact, I don’t expect…
The Waffle House napkin bandit
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Contributor David Harper reports that on Monday, Oct. 18, at 8:09 p.m., the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Communications Center received a 911 call from an employee of…
Students Working Against Tobacco fight back against e-cigarette addiction on Not A Lab Rat Day
MCHD Contributor The fourth annual Not A Lab Rat Day is set to take place on Wednesday, Oct. 20 and Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) is ready to spread the word on…
Angelo Kontrill McQuay
Sergeant First Class Angelo McQuay departed this earthly life on Friday, Oct. 8, 2021, at the University of Florida Shands Hospital, surrounded by family and with a view of the University of…
Curtis “Squirt” Lamar Pickles
Curtis Lamar Pickles (affectionately known to family as ‘Squirt’), 57, of Lee, passed away unexpectedly from sepsis and multi-organ failure on Thursday, Oct.14, 2021, at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. Curtis was born on…
Steven Dorman (Donnie) Surles
Mr. Steven Dorman (Donnie) Surles, age 47, of Metter, Ga., died Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Candler County Hospital, in Metter, after a brief illness with COVID-19 and pneumonia. He was a…
MCHS honors seniors
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Prior to the football game between the Suwannee High School Bulldogs and the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys, on Friday, Oct. 8, MCHS took the time to pay…
Farm Spotlight: Promised Land Homestead Farm
Devyn LeBlanc reporter@greenepublishing.com Promised Land Homestead Farm is located among the beautiful Live Oaks in Madison County. It spans over 62 acres of open pastures, oak hammock bottoms and uncultivated farm land,…
Pastors enjoy appreciation dinner
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Macedonia Baptist Church hosted the Middle Florida Baptist Association’s Pastor Appreciation Dinner on Saturday, Oct. 2. Pastor Jimmy Deas was the guest speaker for the event. Deas…
Letter to the Editor
Today marks my 60th Thanksgiving, having arrived at the greatest country ever in 1961. I am grateful to all Americans, the most generous people in the world. I have friends on the…
Learning As I Go: Playing in the mud
“Mama, come over here,” my oldest beckoned from the playground. “I’m in the middle of something, what do you need?” I yelled across the yard. “You’ve gotta’ come over here and touch…
Lake Francis dock dismantled
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Anyone passing by one of Madison’s popular landmarks, Lake Francis, may have noticed a big change since Tuesday, Oct. 12. The popular dock and fishing pier that extended out…
Letter to the Editor: Camp Cherry Lake modernization is desperately needed
I’ve spent the last 40 years fighting crime in Madison County with badge and book. I’ve arrested people when I had to, but I prefer teaching trades and other paths to lawful…
Madison Creative Arts Academy celebrates Eighth Grade Night
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, Oct. 7, the Madison Creative Arts Academy (MCAA) Lady Panthers took a chance to honor those eighth grade athletes who are finishing their volleyball playing days at…
Madison Used Books welcomes local authors
Devyn LeBlanc reporter@greenepublishing.com On Friday, Oct. 1, Madison Used Books hosted three local authors as they introduced their new books. Elizabeth King, Meghan Agner and Kent Westberry spoke about the inspiration behind…
From the sunny side: Being sentimental
Please don’t tell any of my co-workers, but there are some occasions when I become a sentimental old sap. I usually do a pretty good job of hiding it and I am…
Greenville town manager gets $20K raise
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Greenville Town Council, on Tuesday, Oct. 12, the council voted, on a split vote, to renew a contract with Town Manager Lee Jones….