Jackson County 4-H hosted four very successful summer camps in 2025.

The Marianna City Commission approved a full slate of grant-related requests during their recent meeting, unanimously passing each item aimed at supporting vital infrastructure and community projects throughout the city.

There were two 2025 Cottondale queens giving back to the community last Saturday with school starting back close on the horizon.

Dellwood Baptist Church is led by Reverend Gary Gable. The church is well-known throughout the community for the work their church does not just within their church but for the community at large. They are the first to respond to any need, any crisis they may arise. One of the many things they do is support education by assuring that children have the necessary school supplies when opening day arrives.

At their July meeting, the Jackson County School Board approved the continuation of its contract with CARE (Chemical Addictions Recovery Effort) through the ALPHA program, but only at Cottondale Elementary School, drawing concern from one board member about the lack of similar support at Marianna K-8.

At their July meeting, the Jackson County School Board unanimously approved the recognition of Veterans Day in 2025 as an official school observance. The motion was made by board member M.J. Jackson and seconded by Chephus Granberry, passing with a 5-0 vote.

At the Marianna Municipal Airport, a globally recognized name in aviation quietly operates from a hangar that buzzes with precision, expertise, and history.

It was a hot June day in 2025 and one of our Ponsse logging crews was busy loading log trucks out in the woods. It had been a long day, and they were loading the last load of the day.

Despite mounting public pressure and impassioned appeals from citizens, industry professionals, and even some commissioners, the Jackson County Board of County Commissioners declined to revisit their controversial decision not to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the county’s insurance coverage.

At their July meeting, the Jackson County Board of County Commissioners addressed two motions concerning Pooser Road, both tied to the construction of a new city street, Charlie’s Way, and a commercial development project by Chipola Nurseries.

The City of Sneads contracts with Waste Pro for their garbage services. They’re obvious to everyone with their blue tops on every trash container. Waste Pro’s Community Partner reputation is cemented in its motto, “Caring for our Community.”  Waste Pro shows their appreciation in a number of ways.

Tucked away in the heart of Jackson County, the Bellamy Seed Orchard is growing more than trees, it’s cultivating the future of forestry.

A well-established name in the welding and industrial supply business has expanded into Jackson County. Gulf State Chemical and Welding, which has served customers from its Blountstown base since 1988, is now officially open in Marianna

The Town of Grand Ridge has welcomed Nannette Watts as its interim town manager.

It’s been nearly 50 years since the Graceville Civic Center was just a dream, a project to bring a central location for the citizens of Graceville to host events at all levels. It wasn’t built without some controversy with many worried it would deteriorate for lack of use, but a half century later, it’s proved that the commissioners made the right decision. The members present at the November 1977 meeting were Henry Ezell, E. J. Cooper, and Jerry Gardner. Present at the June meeting in 1977 were Henry Ezell, Alyce Boyd, Buddy Williams, and Jerry Gardner.

Tucked away in the northwest corner of Jackson County, Sneads, Florida has earned its place among the South’s most scenic small towns. Known for its peaceful charm and natural splendor, Sneads offers a refreshing escape for visitors and locals alike.

Chipola College has educated families in the panhandle and beyond since 1947 when it opened its doors. Betty Ford Hatcher is a graduate of Chipola College and remains a proud alumna of the college. Ironically, Hatcher resides in view of Chipola College and sees current students daily taking advantage of the education Chipola provides.

Chad Dickson, a Grand Ridge native and 2001 Sneads High School graduate, spoke to the Rotary Club of Marianna this week, offering insight into his high-level role as the head of Governor Ron DeSantis’ security detail.

What started as a broken shark tooth in the Chipola River has evolved into one of the most significant fossil discoveries in the world, thanks to Marianna native and longtime Alabama biology teacher, Ashley Allen.

In a historic moment for Jackson County, Jenel D'Alessandro was officially installed as the new Commander of Ted Walt VFW Post 12046 last Thursday evening. D'Alessandro is notably the first female commander for any veteran organization in Jackson County, Florida.

The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners proudly recognized Breanna Booker as the Employee of the Month for July 2025 during their recent meeting.

In a moment of quiet but powerful history, Sara Applewhite Hughes recently became the first woman president of the Marianna Rotary Club, marking a new chapter in the organization’s proud legacy of service. While she is the first to hold the gavel, she is quick to point out she was not the first woman inducted. That honor belongs to Carmen Smith, who joined in October 2015. Hughes followed just a few months later in January 2016.

Two young women from Jackson County recently wrapped up a year of service that reached every corner of Florida agriculture.

The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners honored Timothy Perry for a decade of dedicated service Tuesday at their regularly scheduled county commission meeting.

It was a happy day at the school board office Monday when the announcement was made that Jackson County had three schools that scored an A. Out of the other six schools reporting, three were a B school and three were a C school. The district maintained their B grade from the 2024 testing period.

A split Jackson County Commission voted down a motion to solicit competitive insurance proposals in a contentious 3–2 decision during Tuesday’s Jackson County Commission meeting. The proposal, labeled RFP 2425, would have invited bids for comprehensive insurance coverage for the county, including property, liability, workers’ compensation, and automobile insurance.

After four years of dedicated service to the citizens of Jackson County, Brigitte Rehberg said goodbye to her role as business manager with the Jackson County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, July 8.

The Malone Volunteer Fire Department has received official notification of a $675,000 funding award for a much-needed new firetruck, marking a major milestone for the dedicated team of first responders who have served the community under often challenging conditions.