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…
First Baptist Church feeds thousands
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,…
Townsend and Griner share George Townsend Service to Agriculture Award
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…
Don Ashley receives George Townsend Good Neighbor Award
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…
Florida Farm Bureau awards Youth Speech Contest winner
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Farm Bureau Youth Speech Contest was held on Thursday, Aug. 29, with the topic being “How does the Florida Farm Bureau Federation help connect youth with…
Jesse Cone: A young farmer continuing an old legacy
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com For the new Farm Bureau Outstanding Young Farmer, Jesse Cone, of Greenville, farming is as much a family trait as his eye color. The Cone Family Farm has been…
The Shane Roland family: Back to the farm
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com For this year’s Farm Family of the Year, the Shane Roland Family, of Greenville, the family farm is much more than just a farm. It has been the center…
Farm Bureau holds 79th Annual Banquet
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Sept. 17, the local Farm Bureau Agency held their 79th Annual Meeting at the Madison Church of God’s Activity Building, located at 771 NE Colin Kelly Hwy.,…
Helene tears through Big Bend region Leaves 600 miles swath of destruction across Southeast
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com The remnants of Hurricane Helene – which struck the Big Bend region as a major storm during the late night hours of Thursday, Sept. 26, – were still wreaking…
Shane Roland family named Farm Family of the Year
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Farm Bureau held their 79th Annual Banquet on Tuesday, Sept. 17, where many farmers and ranchers were given awards for their contributions to the farming industry….
Learning As I Go: And we take another hit
When I first heard there could be a massive storm brewing in the Gulf, I didn’t think much about it. After Idalia, I couldn’t imagine anything worse. Hurricanes rarely impacted inland areas…
How you livin’?
My husband, Bert, loves to greet people with a huge smile and a cheerful, “How you livin’?” His question (although perhaps a bit grammatically incorrect) is a great one for us to…
Touchstone Heating & Air Inc. Where customer service is cool!
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Touchstone Heating and Air owner Mark Touchstone is no stranger to hard work. The Lake Butler, Fla. native began working in the maintenance department for the school board while…
Chili cook off planned
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The American Legion Riders will be hosting their Third Annual Chili Cook Off on Saturday, Nov. 9. There will be a $10 entry fee and a $5 tasting fee…
Cheering with a higher purpose
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com For Leah Singletary, a member of the Class of 2024 at Madison County High School (MCHS), the summer after her high school graduation is one she will certainly remember…
MCMH prepares for Breast Cancer Awareness event
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison County Memorial Hospital (MCMH) is holding a Breast Cancer Awareness event on Thursday, Oct. 24, from 2 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. at Four Freedoms Park, in Madison. At…
AWPC’s Celebration of Life Banquet scheduled
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com A Women’s Pregnancy Center (AWPC) is finalizing plans for their annual Celebration of Life Banquet, set for Tuesday, Oct. 15, beginning at 6 p.m. The event will be held…
Fall VBS set for Lee First Baptist
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Summer may be over, but there’s still time for that vacation feeling, as Lee First Baptist Church holds a fall version of Vacation Bible School, beginning Friday, Oct. 4…
Abortion Amendment pushes the limits
Florida’s November ballot will have the “Amendment to Limit Government Interference with Abortion” up for a vote. Though, upon careful reading, much more than government interference will be at stake should this…
Kendra Hamrick graduates from Valdosta State University
Valdosta State University Contributor Kendra Hamrick of Greenville, has earned the Master of Science in Nursing from Valdosta State University (VSU). More than 550 students completed their degree requirements at VSU during…