On Monday, March 9th, Jackson County Farm Bureau held their annual banquet at Rivertown Community Church.

The Chipola Regional Arts Association has some exciting news to share.

Boaters and anglers using Howell’s Landing on Lake Seminole now have an easier time launching and retrieving their boats thanks to recently completed improvements at the popular public ramp.

The Marianna Woman’s Club is helping send local women veterans on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Washington, D.C., as part of a statewide effort honoring those who served in the U.S. military.

County commissioners voted unanimously to withdraw two grant applications tied to the Pusher Road Improvement Project after the county was unable to secure the required easements from property owners.

The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to approve an updated rental policy and fee schedule for county-owned facilities during a recent meeting.

Jackson County has received a $250,000 grant from the Florida Department of Transportation to fund a major landscaping and beautification project along Penn Avenue, marking the first impression many travelers will see when exiting Interstate 10 at the Penn Avenue exit.

Jackson County commissioners voted 4–1 to move forward with a plan that could remove a historic live oak at the courthouse square and replace it with a dual tribute honoring both Lady Justice and local horticulturist Esop Bellamy, a freed slave by way of South Carolina who planted the courthouse trees in the late 1800s.

When Ben Hall walked across the stage at Marianna High School in 2009, he likely never imagined just how far his dream of filmmaking would take him.

The Alford Community Organization continues to prove itself as one of the most active and community driven groups in Jackson County. Month after month, the organization finds meaningful ways to give back to the town of Alford and its residents.

Sneads Elementary has been named a Florida School of Excellence for its outstanding academic performance, a distinction that highlights the hard work of students, teachers, and leaders at the school.

For more than 30 years, Malone School kindergarten teacher Mrs. Shelia Benton has been turning everyday lessons into unforgettable experiences

The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a modified interlocal agreement with the City of Marianna for fire protection services during its meeting Tuesday night.

The Jackson County School Board returned a tradition this year that has been missing since the onslaught of Covid in 2019.

Lindsey Bigale was recognized last week as the 2026 Jackson County Teacher of the Year during a celebration honoring outstanding educators, rookie teachers and the School Related Employee of the Year.

Governor DeSantis has been pushing a major overhaul of Florida’s property tax system, centered on dramatically reducing or even eliminating property taxes on primary (homestead) residences.

Jackson County is preparing for a packed calendar of events as Facilities and Event Coordinator Brian Walker works to bring more activity, entertainment, and opportunity to county venues.

Florida has passed a new law aimed at improving the safety of high school athletes by identifying hidden heart conditions before they become life-threatening.

The Marianna High School Band, known as The Pride, has been selected to march in the 2027 Sugar Bowl Parade in New Orleans, Louisiana.