Hurricane Michael has long been described as the gift that keeps on giving. When the devastating storm tore through Northwest Florida in October 2018, it left a trail of destruction that forever changed the landscape of Jackson County. Nearly eight years later, the county continues to rebuild one project at a time. Last week, the Town of Malone celebrated another milestone in that recovery as firefighters, local officials and residents gathered to officially open the community's brand-new volunteer fire station.

At the June 16 meeting of the Jackson County School Board, members discussed an increase in the district's Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) extended-day fee, raising the rate from $15 to $20 per day.

Jackson County residents were invited to a meet-and-greet at Jackson Hospital last week.

Marianna’s first-ever roundabout has been the source of conversation for over a year.