Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The popularity of all those “Freddy Krueger” and “Halloween parts one through 87” movies serves as proof of one fact. Many of us enjoy being scared. But why is…
Category: Community News
Please keep these safety tips this Halloween
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In order to help all the little ghosts and goblins have a safe and enjoyable Halloween, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) reminds everyone to observe some important safety…
Upcoming Fall Festivals and Halloween Festivities
Now – Thursday, Oct. 31 A Halloween light display will be up from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m., on Disston Trail, in Lee. Any children going to watch the lights will receive…
Macedonia Baptist Church holds 53rd annual harvest festival and fish fry
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Macedonia Baptist Church, located at 5539 E U.S. Hwy. 90, in Lee, is holding their 53rd annual Harvest Festival and Fish Fry on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 4 p.m….
The Bush Wealth Advantage: Disaster Relief from the Internal Revenue Service
How the IRS adjusts filing deadlines for those impacted by natural disasters: When natural disasters strike, they can have a devastating effect on individuals and businesses. The immediate priorities for those affected…
Jail Report
Oct. 15 Gavin George – Criminal registration Michael Moorehead – Operating a motor vehicle without a valid license, attaching a registration license plate not assigned, possession display, etc. of a canceled revoked,…
LSF Health Systems continues commitment to first responder mental health
LSF Health Systems Contributor National First Responders Day on Monday, Oct. 28, is a time to recognize the brave men and women who support citizens during their worst days. In honor of…
Mobile dental unit brings a smile to local residents
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, many local residents didn’t have a lot to smile about, but that soon changed for 59 people in need of dental care. Thanks…
Local musician to perform in concert
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Local acclaimed pianist John Beggs will be performing his program, “Comfort in Classic,” in Tallahassee on Friday, Nov. 1. The concert will take place at Fellowship Baptist Church, located…
MCFR celebrates Fire Prevention Week at LES
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison County Fire and Rescue (MCFR) members of the Tanker One and Medic One crews recently visited Lee Elementary School (LES) on Monday, Oct. 7, and raised awareness for…
Drawing smiles, one crayon at a time
Danny Federico news@greenepublishing.com The Crayon Initiative, a nonprofit organization, is making a difference in the lives of children in hospitals by providing them with free crayons to brighten their days and foster…
Debbie Taylor: Beating breast cancer by divine intervention
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Greenville resident Debbie Taylor was pretty consistent at having regular mammograms, until 2013. For some reason, she missed her exam but thought nothing of it. In November of that…
Early detection is the key to a cure
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Deana Carr, a Mammography Technologist at Madison County Memorial Hospital (MCMH), speaks with a great deal of authority when she talks about the value of regular mammograms. Although she…
NFC and CareerSource North Florida hold a Manufacturing Career Expo
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com North Florida College (NFC) and CareerSource North Florida are holding a Manufacturing Career Expo on Tuesday, Oct. 22, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the NFC Colin P….
The Bush Wealth Advantage: Critical Financial Lessons from Hurricane Helene – Preparing for a hurricane and stress-testing your financial planning
Hurricane Helene became one of the most powerful storms in the Gulf of Mexico, with winds exceeding 100 mph impacting the eastern coastline. Helene serves as a stark reminder of the importance…
Jail Report
Oct. 8 Joshua Brickel – Attach registration license plate not assigned, drug equipment possession and/or use Jordan Herring – Probation violation Oct. 9 Francis Porter – Attaching registration plate not assigned Oct….
Benefit performance coming to Lighthouse Christian Center
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Lighthouse Christian Church will host Christian comedian Mickey Bell and former “The Voice” winner Todd Tilghman on Saturday, Oct. 19. The event, which will begin at 6 p.m., invites…
CareerSource North Florida hosts Business After Hours
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Sept. 17, the local CareerSource North Florida office hosted the Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours mixer. Several local men and women took advantage of the opportunity…
Rotarians hear about Madison Correctional Institution
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison Rotary Club on Wednesday, Sept. 18, the Rotarians heard a program from Amelia Hill, Warden at Madison Correctional Institution (MCI). Hill talked…
Madison FFA alumni hold bream fishing tournament
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison County Future Farmers of America (FFA) Alumni recently held a bream fishing tournament on Saturday, Sept. 21, with the weigh-in at 3 p.m. First place winners were Travis…