At a recent Jackson County School Board meeting, the spotlight turned to a young leader whose roots run deep in agriculture and community, Marianna High School’s own Madeline Garcia.

Tuesday morning, the North Florida Research and Education Center welcomed producers, landowners, agricultural professionals, and students to its 2026 Beef and Forage Field Day just outside Marianna. Held every 18 months, the event is designed to bring the agricultural community together for a full day of practical learning, hands-on demonstrations, and expert insight aimed at improving beef cattle and forage management.

The breakfast crew has been dissolved as a group for some time now but I’m fortunate to say, I’ve maintained frequent contact with them. I am like the nucleus because I am stationary, everyone can appear at the Times and 99 times out of 100, I am here. Last week was a very nice week for ‘breakfast crew’ visits that I always enjoy. We talk about the latest edition of the Times, what was in it or what is going to be in it when it hits the stands on Thursday (or Wednesday night).

The 9th Annual Chipola Mental Health Symposium brought students, educators, and community partners together April 2 at the Chipola Cultural Center, continuing a growing tradition of mental health awareness in Jackson County.

The Marianna Police Department is partnering with the Autism Hero Project to bring the Blue Envelope Program to the community, an initiative designed to make interactions between law enforcement and individuals with autism safer, clearer, and less stressful.

The Marianna Farmers Market is marking a major milestone this spring, celebrating 50 years of serving Jackson County while also stepping into a new chapter of growth and expansion.

Marianna High School’s Brain Bowl A team brought home the state championship last week, finishing a perfect 10-0 and winning every match decisively on the way to the title.

The annual Cruisin’ for Kids Car Show and Festival, hosted by the Optimist Club of Jackson County, once again brought the community together for a day of fun and nostalgia.

The Jackson County Master Gardeners kicked off the spring season with their annual plant sale on Saturday, March 21, drawing a strong turnout from local gardening enthusiasts.

At Tuesday night’s Jackson County Commission meeting, several residents spoke during the public comment period about ongoing concerns with road conditions in rural parts of the county.

"When he had finished speaking, he knelt down with them all and prayed. There was much weeping among them all; they embraced Paul and kissed him, grieving especially because of what he had said, that they would not see him again. Then they brought him to the ship." Acts 20:36-38.

Governor Ron DeSantis has signed Senate Bill 290, known as the Florida Farm Bill, a sweeping piece of legislation that could have direct implications for agricultural communities across the Panhandle, including Jackson County, where farming remains a major economic driver.

What an incredible evening celebrating the past, present, and future of the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce at the 2026 Annual Chamber Banquet.

City commissioners received an update during their regular meeting regarding the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) Resilience Project and the need to extend the grant agreement through June 30, 2027, to allow time to complete all project components and required reporting.

Boaters and anglers using Howell’s Landing on Lake Seminole now have an easier time launching and retrieving their boats thanks to recently completed improvements at the popular public ramp.

The Marianna Woman’s Club is helping send local women veterans on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Washington, D.C., as part of a statewide effort honoring those who served in the U.S. military.

When Ben Hall walked across the stage at Marianna High School in 2009, he likely never imagined just how far his dream of filmmaking would take him.

The Alford Community Organization continues to prove itself as one of the most active and community driven groups in Jackson County. Month after month, the organization finds meaningful ways to give back to the town of Alford and its residents.

The initiative is part of the Alford Community Organization’s (ACO) ongoing efforts to make literature more accessible to the public. Positioned conveniently in front of City Hall, the library box operates on a simple principle: take a book, leave a book, or simply enjoy a new story whenever the mood strikes