Rev. Cheryl Cruce Contributor It’s inspiring to think about how our parents successfully juggled raising us while managing home, community and faith. With five children still at home and a two-year age…
Madison Church of God to host Winter Campmeeting
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison Church of God will be hosting a “Winter Campmeeting” from Sunday, Feb. 2, through Wednesday, Feb. 5. Randy Coggins, II, Campus Pastor at Lithia Springs Church and…
St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church hosts leadership prayer breakfast
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church, located at 5905 NW Lovett Rd., in Greenville, invites everyone to join them for their Leadership Prayer Breakfast on Sunday, Jan. 26, at 9…
Gospel singing event planned
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com New Generation Missionary Baptist Church will be hosting an afternoon of gospel singing in memory of the late Deacon James “Book” Brown, on Sunday, Jan. 26. The event is…
How to reset your home for the New Year
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com The holidays are over, the new year has come, and life has begun to get back into its usual rhythms. With the fresh start that 2025 brings, you may…
Statement from the Sheriff
Sheriff David Harper Contributor The Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) has been made aware of a social media post on Wednesday, Jan. 15, by an individual claiming to have been stopped by…
Chili Cookoff and Brewfest canceled
Dona Gilbert Day news@greenepublishing.com What would have been Forgotten Coast K-9’s Third Annual Madison County Chili Cookoff and Brewfest has been canceled. Forgotten Coast K-9 founder Chris O’Brian announced the cancelation in…
Lee Homecoming Day coming soon
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com After getting postponed due to hurricanes, the Lee Homecoming Day Committee recently announced the date for Lee Homecoming Day as Saturday, Feb. 15. As in years past, Lee Homecoming…
Town of Greenville okays formation of a Senior Citizen’s Council
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In an effort to better address the concerns of Greenville’s sizable senior citizen population, the Greenville Town Council has passed a resolution that clears the way for a Senior…
Katrina vs Helene A comparative look at two of Florida’s top devastating hurricanes
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com Perhaps the most memorable hurricane that comes to mind when speaking about devastation and impact to local communities is Hurricane Katrina, which made landfall in Florida in August of…
Returning to the Basics: A Call for Simplicity, Self-Sufficiency and Biblical Living
Tiffany Ottey Columnist In today’s world, where convenience often trumps authenticity, and the pace of life accelerates ever so fast, many women I’ve spoken with and seen online are feeling a deep…
From the Sunny Side: News
I consider myself fortunate to have many friends in many different parts of the world. Although we may not always agree on everything, I feel that having as many friends of as…
God should be blessed
We often think of the word “blessed” in the context of God doing something for an individual. However, in Paul’s opening comments to the “saints who are at Ephesus and who are…
The Bush Wealth Advantage: Understanding the social security fairness act and its impact
A renewed effort to bring equity to the Social Security system is gaining momentum on Capitol Hill. The Social Security Fairness Act, a piece of legislation with bipartisan support, seeks to repeal…
Library hosts traveling book sale
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison Public Library, located at 378 College Loop, in Madison, is hosting a Friends of the Library Traveling Book Sale from Monday, Jan. 27, through Wednesday, Jan. 29….
Annual Father Daughter Dance date announced
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Junior Auxiliary of Madison County will host their annual Father Daughter Dance on Saturday, Feb. 1, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Madison Church of God,…
Lost for words: Keep your chin up when it’s down to the wire
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com First coming to use in the 1800s, “keep your chin up” came to be a popular expression for encouraging people to press on through difficult circumstances and to never…
Plant a tree to celebrate Florida’s Arbor Day
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Although the national recognition of Arbor Day is still a few months away, the statewide recognition of Florida’s Arbor Day is Friday, Jan. 17. The original Arbor Day was…
Community Calendar
Saturday January 25 The 701 BC Venue and Brewery, located at 701 SW Range Ave., in Madison, is hosting a Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. with prizes…
Local wildlife center now has rare tamarin monkeys
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com With a high-pitched chirp, a cotton-topped tamarin monkey takes a chunk of grape with his gray-furred claw, sucks down the juicy sweetness and makes eyes for another tidbit. A…