Patients at Jackson Hospital are now enjoying dining over brand new overbed tables.

City Manager addressed the city council at their regular monthly meeting with a request to approve Resolution 25-017.

Five Jackson County high schools welcomed students back on Wednesday, marking the beginning of the senior year for the Class of 2026.

Marianna City Manager William Long provided an update on the much-anticipated Marianna Public Service Building, which will serve as the new home for the Fire Department and the Police Department with tie ins to the already complete City Hall Complex.

With a new school year just around the corner, the owners and staff of Marianna Outdoor Toys wanted to show their appreciation to the community that has supported them since opening their doors.

The Marianna City Commission took a moment during their August monthly meeting to shine a spotlight on two employees whose years of service have made a lasting impact on the community.

The City of Marianna is moving steadily toward the completion of its first-ever roundabout, part of the Hospital Drive improvement project.

Calls, Facebooks posts, emails in hyped panic mode have flooded the Times office over the last several days. With corporate nearly impossible to reach in a short amount of time, we turned to recent building permits issued by the City of Marianna and to the not always 100% reliable internet.

The Dixie Softball World Series winning Marianna Ponytails team and the Marianna Angels squad that took runners up honors were recognized this morning’s Jackson County Commission meeting.

Seniors at Marianna High School are getting ready for their last year. Senior portraits,  open house, and one of the favorite activities of painting their personal parking spots have taken place and only the anticipation of that first day remains.

Florida continues to prove why it’s a top destination for nature lovers, with nine of its state parks making the 2025 State Park Index Top 100, tying with Texas and Pennsylvania for the most parks recognized nationally.

In a groundbreaking announcement that promises to reshape the industrial landscape of Jackson County, PACKEX USA has officially confirmed its plans to open a state-of-the-art beverage manufacturing facility in Marianna. The company, which specializes in aluminum can and bottle filling, is investing more than $30 million into the project and expects to create at least 75 jobs, with the potential for more as operations scale.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.