From the outside, her world looked perfect. Devoutly religious. A large family. A respected husband. Service-minded. If I had seen her on the street, I would think she had it all together. …
National Security: Times are changing
In the early 1960s, when I reached my teenage years, Bob Dylan (aka Robert Zimmerman) was the leader of the protest movement music scene. Dylan’s real gifts were as a poet and…
WWII as seen through the eyes of a veteran
On December 7, 1941, Marie and Georges Schneider and their three teenage sons gathered around their new RCA radio, tapping their toes and slapping their knees to the big band sound of…
Suwannee River Regional Library launches free mobile app
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Suwannee River Regional Library System has announced the launch of its new mobile app, available for free on all major mobile devices. This app aims to enhance convenience…
55-Plus Club to hear about fire safety
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular luncheon meeting of the 55-Plus Club on Wednesday, Nov. 13, Madison Fire Chief Bruce Jordan will present a program on fire safety and the importance of…
Clean-up efforts appreciated
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The historic site on Martin Luther King Boulevard that most recently housed Madison Middle School saw its share of fallen trees and debris following two recent hurricanes. Yet, due…
Greenville hosts family night at Haffye Hays Park
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Wednesday, Oct. 2, from 5 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. the Town of Greenville hosted a family fun night at Haffye Hays Park. The Town of Greenville hosted this…
Meet the 2024-2025 MCHS Vaquero Guard
Meet the 2024 Madison County High School Vaquero Guard. [Lindsi Jones Photography/Courtesy]
Lights, camera, action: Emma Akerman finds her field of dreams
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Emma Akerman has had a vivid imagination and a love for storytelling since she was in the second grade. Music and photography were equally filling her mind with a…
Community stands strong for AWPC banquet
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Despite having three devastating hurricanes in just over a year, the people of Madison County demonstrated the depth of their generosity at A Women’s Pregnancy Center’s (AWPC) Celebration of…
OCC’s shoeboxes put feet to the gospel
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com As the holiday season rolls into view, this is the perfect time to spread love, joy and hope to children all over the world. There’s no easier way to…
A moment to breathe
During the summer months of my childhood, we were always on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, soaking up the sun, swimming, fishing or just enjoying the freedom of summer. As…
Cowboys hammer Hawks
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys amassed over 400 yards of offense as they finished their regular football season with a big, 42-7, win over the Hawks of…
MCHS Cheerleaders hold cheer camp
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the week of Monday, Oct. 21, through Friday, Oct. 25, members of the Madison County High School cheerleading squad took time to work with and inspire younger girls…
MCAA celebrates Red Ribbon Week
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Red Ribbon Week is celebrated annually to educate youth in drug prevention activities. Since the beginning of Red Ribbon Week in 1985, the campaign has reached millions of U.S….
Election Day 2024 and some things to keep in mind
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Election Day 2024 is quickly approaching and, while many have already taken advantage of early voting, it is expected that there will still be a great number of voters…
Could new restaurants be coming to Madison?
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, Oct. 23, the commissioners heard a presentation from Retail Strategies, a firm hired to recruit…
The NEW Front Porch is on its way
Emerald Greene emerald@greenepublishing.com It is with great pleasure that we announce the arrival of the November/December 2024 issue of The Front Porch! The new issue has been mailed out and subscribers should…
Be kind and show thanks this November
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com November is coined the month of gratitude, with the U.S. celebrating Thanksgiving. By showing people acts of kindness, you can change their day and start a chain reaction of…
Court OKs ‘stand your ground’ in dog case
Jim Saunders News Service Florida Contributor In a case stemming from a man who killed a pit bull when he and his Chihuahua felt threatened, an appeals court ruled that Florida’s “stand…