The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday night selected four new members to serve on the 2026 Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC).

The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners began its meeting by recognizing three county employees for their years of dedicated service.

Jackson Hospital officials, board members, community leaders, and guests gathered Monday, June 8, to break ground on the hospital's new Therapy Center at 3030 Hospital Drive, marking another major milestone in the transformation of the former Golson Elementary School property into a growing healthcare campus.

State Senator Jay Trumbull and Representative Shane Abbott told Jackson County leaders Thursday that Northwest Florida is positioned to receive significant state support as lawmakers move closer to finalizing Florida’s budget.

The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners faced a packed chamber and overflowing crowd Tuesday night as residents from Jackson and surrounding counties voiced overwhelming opposition to the possibility of a large-scale AI data center being developed near Compass Lake and the Econfina watershed area.

Two men whose work helped shape the direction of Jackson County’s growth and opportunity are now permanently part of the landscape they worked to improve.

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.

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.

Jackson County is set to see major improvements to its roads, bridges, and traffic systems over the next five years.

Senator Jay Trumbull and Representative Shane Abbott visited Marianna as part of their district tour, meeting with local leaders, educators, and students to outline Jackson County’s priorities for the coming year.