County Fire Rescue Chief Charlie Brunner and Emergency Management Director/Fire Rescue Operations Chief Keith Maddox recently attended the quarterly EMS Leadership Luncheon hosted by Washington County EMS in Chipley.

As Halloween nears, beware of phantom energy.

Petoberfest celebrated its sixth anniversary last Friday at Madison Street Park, and the scene couldn’t have been more perfect.

Rivertown Community Church was the setting for the sixth annual Ladies First event on October 8.

The Cottondale Police Department is promoting Officer Andrew Roedel to the rank of Corporal.

The Alford Community Organization sets the bar high for organizations whose goal is to give back to their community.

Jackson Hospital recently reached a major milestone in surgical innovation.

The City of Marianna received funding under the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) for improvements to McLane Community Center.

Holmes County Commission Coordinator David Corbin expressed his appreciation to the Jackson County Board of County Commissioners for their immediate and generous assistance following the May 10, 2025, storm that struck Holmes County.

Sheriff Donnie Edenfield appeared before the Jackson County Commission to give an update on the long-awaited sheriff’s office complex, telling commissioners that the project is nearing the point of breaking ground. He began by thanking the board, County Administrator Jim Dean, Mr. David Melvin, Deputy County Administrator Rett Daniels, and others who helped make it possible.

JJ Laster from Graceville is the wide receivers coach for the Pitt Panthers

Marianna will soon see three new gas stations taking shape near Interstate 10, each at different stages of construction. The projects are expected to bring new jobs and additional tax revenue to Jackson County.

The Jackson County Times received the following press release from the Florida Highway Patrol.

On October 8, 2025 at approximately 5:30 a.m., a 36-year-old Altoona, Florida man was walking on the southbound side of NW Melvin New Grade Road in Calhoun County when he was fatally struck by a vehicle.