Last year, the Florida Legislature set aside $250 million in the state budget to reimburse local law enforcement agencies for costs tied to immigration enforcement activities, including bonuses for officers participating in federal immigration partnerships.

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

The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners paused during their full agenda Tuesday to recognize a decade of service from one of Jackson County Fire Rescue’s own.

The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners voted 3-2 to approve an increase in ambulance transport rates, following a recommendation from the county’s billing and collections consulting firm.

Malone Town Clerk Karen Wagner provided an update this week on several grants received by the Town of Malone and the progress made on projects supported by those funds.

The Marianna City Commission on Tuesday night took time to recognize one of its own, honoring a man widely regarded by colleagues as someone who never hesitates to step up, often before anyone even realizes help is needed.

Verizon is exploring plans to improve spotty cell service near Marianna High School by partnering with Milestone Towers to construct a cell tower on school district property.

By: Shelia Mader

The 2026 Grand Ridge basketball rec league is underway and proving after one night to be full of excitement.

The Jackson County NAACP hosted an open forum January 13 at the Agricultural Center aimed at addressing issues related to the Jackson County School District.

Chief Jammie Jeter recognized Gina Girdler before the Board of County Commissioners during its regularly scheduled meeting, honoring her five years of service to Jackson County.

The First Ladies of Sneads are an extraordinary group of volunteers who work tirelessly to make their town a better place to live.

I thoroughly enjoyed the recent article written by Judge Thomas. It brought back a flood of memories of my many conversations with Don. Before getting to a few of the more humorous stories, I want to share some political ones.

The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners has scheduled a public hearing for two Community Development items.