What an incredible evening celebrating the past, present, and future of the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce at the 2026 Annual Chamber Banquet.

City commissioners received an update during their regular meeting regarding the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) Resilience Project and the need to extend the grant agreement through June 30, 2027, to allow time to complete all project components and required reporting.

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.

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.

The initiative is part of the Alford Community Organization’s (ACO) ongoing efforts to make literature more accessible to the public. Positioned conveniently in front of City Hall, the library box operates on a simple principle: take a book, leave a book, or simply enjoy a new story whenever the mood strikes

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.