Category: Community News

Rick Patrick  rick@greenepublishing.com October is the middle of peanut season in Florida, and there’s no better time for the annual Peanut Butter Challenge. Each year, the UF/IFAS Extension service joins forces with…

Mickey Starling  reporter3@greenepublishing.com Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church is hosting the Octoberfest Health Fair on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.The topic of the fair is “weathering the storm,” and…

Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Edge of Town, located at 8289 E U.S. Hwy, in Lee, will host a Halloween party on Saturday, Oct. 26, starting at 7 p.m.  There will be food,…

Mickey Starling  reporter3@greenepublishing.com Wednesday, Oct. 16, is Boss’ Day, which has sometimes been criticized for causing employees to kowtow to their employers in order to stay in their good graces. However, the…

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During this terrible and destructive hurricane season, our hearts are with everyone in our community, communities around us, Asheville, the Gulf Coast, and other impacted communities. If you’re like me, your mind…

Herald Drew Johnson was born Feb. 12, 1938, in Madison, Fla., to George Washington Johnson and Flora Jerusha Hendry Johnson, the youngest of his three brothers and six sisters. He passed away,…

Rick Patrick  rick@greenepublishing.com The Friends of Evergreen Cemetery invites everyone to join them for a clean up day planned at Evergreen Cemetery, in Greenville. The event is planned for Saturday, Oct. 12,…

Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism, located at 228 SW Range Ave., in Madison, has provided their office space and internet service on Monday through Friday each…

Rick Patrick  rick@greenepublishing.com Because of Hurricane Helene, the monthly 55-Plus Club luncheon regularly scheduled to take place on Wednesday, Oct. 9, has been canceled. The luncheons will resume in November.  The 55…

Rick Patrick  rick@greenepublishing.com One of the most treasured traditions of Homecoming Week is the annual Homecoming Parade. Complete with floats, bands and, of course, many pretty girls riding on cars. This year’s…

Rick Patrick  rick@greenepublishing.com During Homecoming Week, Madison County High School (MCHS) held their annual Homecoming Coronation, with all the glitz and glamor that accompanies the celebration. Representatives from each of the school’s…

Rick Patrick  rick@greenepublishing.com During the week leading up to the annual Homecoming game and parade, all district schools celebrated in various ways, with different “themes.” Madison County High School also brought the…

Mickey Starling  reporter3@greenepublishing.com St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church, in Greenville, is on a mission to assist those affected by Hurricane Helene. As in many areas, there is much damage in the Greenville…

Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Animal Services and the Humane Society of the United States teamed up together to hand out free food and litter for various kinds of…

Mickey Starling  reporter3@greenepublishing.com As Hurricane Helene roared ashore in Steinhatchee, Fla., on Thursday, Sept. 26, bringing destructive waves and wind, it took only hours before Second Harvest of Florida notified The Bridge…

Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison Church of God, located at 771 NE Colin Kelly Hwy., in Madison, and Oak Park Church, located in Mobile, Ala., helped get hot meals out to residents affected…

Mickey Starling  reporter3@greenepublishing.com First Baptist Church of Madison responded quickly to the needs of the community following Hurricane Helene’s historically destructive assault on the area. Partnering with First Baptist Church in Robertsdale,…

Mickey Starling  reporter3@greenepublishing.com Two familiar faces to Madison County farmers shared the honor of receiving the George Townsend Service to Agriculture Award at the Farm Bureau Awards Banquet. Abb Townsend and his…

Mickey Starling  reporter3@greenepublishing.com Don Ashley was honored to receive the George Townsend Good Neighbor Award at the 79th Annual Farm Bureau Banquet, held on Tuesday, Sept. 17. He is no stranger to…