Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com You are invited to join Jessica Ratliff, Tara Strickland and Bryan McHargue for a Night of Worship on Saturday, March 28, at Ragans Family Campground, in Madison. The night…
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Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Singing the barbershop blues
As a young boy growing up in the 70s, I had certain expectations concerning my hair, which resembled a tangled mop long lost in the recesses of the closet. We were pretty…
The voice and love of an angel: Kim Newman-Montgomery
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The apostle Paul once said, “If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging…
Bill Haynes: Delivering much more than packages
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During his 33-year career working with United Parcel Service (UPS), Bill “Willie” Haynes has delivered literally thousands of packages of all kinds. Throughout his long career, Haynes has been…
Hannah Odiorne: changed by the presence of God
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Hannah Odiorne grew up in Madison as a “generational Christian.” Her long line of family ties to the church ensured that she knew all of the important facts about…
Donations being accepted for Laidlaw family
Savannah Reams editor@greenepublishing.com Recently, Madison County local, Bob Laidlaw, was diagnosed with Cholangiosarcoma (cancer of the biliary duct in the liver) and had surgery on Wednesday, Dec. 18, to remove half of…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Stickin’ and flickin’ at the Woodard
Back in the day, the robust town of Madison had a movie theater, which is now the location of the courthouse annex building. It was on its last leg when I was…
Chuck Day, The Byrd Family to sing at Gospel Jam this week
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com Get set to worship with some of the biggest names in the region, presenting to you Chuck Day, Joyce Croft and others, the 2020 two-day Gospel Jam will take…
Bringing Christmas joy by caroling
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com First Baptist Church of Madison spread Christmas cheer to Madison County residents by Christmas caroling on Wednesday night, Dec. 18. The fun night began when the Awana children had…
FBC children tell the Christmas story
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com On Sunday morning, Dec. 22, the children of First Baptist Church (FBC) told the story of Jesus’ birth through the annual Children’s Christmas Pageant. The 11 a.m. church service…
Hundreds fed during Thanksgiving
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Timmy Dyke and a faithful crew of all ages were on hand at the Senior Citizens Council of Madison County, Inc. on Thursday, Nov. 28, to serve and deliver…
Frier speaks to New Testament Christian School
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Friday, Nov. 22, New Testament Christian School (NTCS) was honored to have former stand-out wide receiver Matt Frier as a guest speaker. Frier was a two-time champion with…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: When Santa pulls one over on you
For children, Christmas can be magical or miserable. Either outcome has nothing to do with the true spirit of the holiday. I rarely gave the birth of a Savior much thought as…
Take a stroll with Jesus
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Most Madison County natives are familiar with the 29-year tradition known as Founder’s Day, which recently took place at Hickory Grove United Methodist Church. The rich history, great food…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Finding beauty in the beast
I was in the last stages of childhood when I took my first job at a drug store. Even though the pay was laughable, I enjoyed meeting people, but some people were…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: When hyperventilating takes you higher
Public speaking did not come naturally or easily to me. In fact, I would have preferred to have avoided it altogether. God had other plans. While in high school, I spoke for…
Reaching kids with one shoebox of love at a time
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com It’s that time of year again. This is your opportunity to bless kids all over the world with Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes filled with love, toys and supplies that…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee
When I was 10 years old, I was sent to a Shriners Hospital for Children in Greenville, S.C. for a surgery that was supposed to extend my heel cord in my right…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee
In every child’s life, there comes the time for an encounter with bullies. It’s a fact of life and all the ad campaigns and positive messaging in the world will never eliminate…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Taste bud trauma
Early on in life, I discovered that I had a sensitive palette. For instance, in my world, milk was meant only for the cereal bowl and only in a specific quantity, so…