Ocheesee Pond, a longtime fishing destination near Grand Ridge, has nearly dried up amid ongoing drought conditions, exposing large stretches of ground where water has historically covered the basin.

A standing-room-only crowd turned out in Jackson County Monday evening as Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson addressed growing concerns over two new agricultural interdiction stations under construction for the area, one on U.S. 231 near the Alabama line and another on Highway 2 near the Georgia border.

The evening’s presentations at the Jackson County School Board meeting began with a special recognition tied to item 3.1, celebrating an incredible milestone, students who have read 1,000 books before even starting kindergarten.

The Jackson County School Board took time Tuesday evening to recognize a truly special group of student-athletes: the Marianna K-8 Middle School softball team, the 2025–26 undefeated district champions.

Business and community leaders from Holmes, Jackson and Washington counties gathered Thursday evening at the Tri-County Airport in Bonifay for a joint chamber event aimed at strengthening regional ties and promoting economic collaboration.

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.

Two Marianna Parks are in store for overhauls in the coming months. Wynn Street Park was shut down April 20 for nine months for a full renovation. In the coming months, Circle Drive Park will be shut down also for an uplifting with major upgrades coming to it.

Get ready for a day full of comics, gaming, cosplay, anime, books, and sci-fi at the second annual JaCo-Con ‘26, returning to Jackson County this weekend.

Marianna resident Douglas Robbins is proving it’s never too late to chase a story worth telling.

The Jackson County School Board spent significant time working through a complex and emotionally charged discussion surrounding staffing allocations, budget limitations, and the long-term sustainability of the district.

The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners formally recognized a century of life, legacy, and community impact during its April 14 meeting, ratifying a proclamation honoring Katrina Pittman Olds on her 100th birthday.

The board considered a request for approval of a certificate of substantial completion for the Indian Springs Phase 2 water project. Officials said the project is essentially finished, with the only remaining work being connecting customers to the system.

After nearly a decade in the making, the Gulf Coast Children’s Advocacy Center officially opened its new Marianna facility Friday, marking a significant expansion of services for children and families affected by abuse across Jackson County and surrounding rural areas.

Jackson County Fire Rescue is set to receive a major upgrade thanks to a rare and highly competitive state grant, one that no other agency in Florida secured.

Jackson County residents made their frustrations with Florida Public Utilities loud and clear during the Board of County Commissioners’ monthly meeting, where complaints about billing issues, lack of local access, and customer service failures dominated discussion.

All Jackson County Schools (Florida) will be closed tomorrow, Friday, April 17th, to allow for a thorough spring cleaning of campuses and buses as we work to reduce the spread of illness.

The skies over Panama City Beach drew thousands this past weekend as the Gulf Coast Salute Air Show returned with a full lineup of high-energy performances and near-perfect weather.

The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners revisited its decision on which newspaper will publish the county’s delinquent tax rolls, an item that had been tabled at a previous meeting.

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.

Jackson Hospital is in the middle of a major expansion that traces back to the closure of Golson Elementary and a three-way agreement between local entities.