Friday: Velocious: Adjective. Fast, rapid. The roller coaster is too velocious for me to ride.

Cottondale native Jillian Diesner is bringing a touch of hometown nostalgia back to life with her new business, located at 2652 Church Street, just off Highway 231.

The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences (IFAS) hosted local farmers at their Jackson County Research and Education Center last Thursday.

The City of Jacob, a small rural community tucked away in northwest Jackson County, took a proud step toward its future this week as residents and officials gathered for the groundbreaking of a long-awaited city complex.

In the rural heart of Malone, Florida, green fields signal the steady growth of a family business deeply rooted in tradition.

Florida continues to prove why it’s a top destination for nature lovers, with nine of its state parks making the 2025 State Park Index Top 100, tying with Texas and Pennsylvania for the most parks recognized nationally.

The banquet room was beautifully decorated for the occasion last week when the Chamber hosted their annual Chamber Party and Awards Presentation. The room was filled with inquiring minds anxious to hear the recipients of the various categories.

At the Marianna Municipal Airport, a globally recognized name in aviation quietly operates from a hangar that buzzes with precision, expertise, and history.

Tucked away in the heart of Jackson County, the Bellamy Seed Orchard is growing more than trees, it’s cultivating the future of forestry.

Chipola College has educated families in the panhandle and beyond since 1947 when it opened its doors. Betty Ford Hatcher is a graduate of Chipola College and remains a proud alumna of the college. Ironically, Hatcher resides in view of Chipola College and sees current students daily taking advantage of the education Chipola provides.

Chad Dickson, a Grand Ridge native and 2001 Sneads High School graduate, spoke to the Rotary Club of Marianna this week, offering insight into his high-level role as the head of Governor Ron DeSantis’ security detail.

What started as a broken shark tooth in the Chipola River has evolved into one of the most significant fossil discoveries in the world, thanks to Marianna native and longtime Alabama biology teacher, Ashley Allen.

A special blood drive was held Thursday, July 3, at the Wells Fargo Bank in Marianna in honor of Jazmina Matias, a vibrant little girl whose life was cut tragically short by leukemia. The event, organized by her mother, Rebecca Matias, commemorates what would have been Jazmina’s third birthday.

Two young women from Jackson County recently wrapped up a year of service that reached every corner of Florida agriculture.

The Jackson County Times is proud to welcome Madelin Garcia as our newest intern. A dedicated student, agricultural leader, and aspiring journalist, Madelin brings with her a wealth of experience, passion, and perspective that we know will enrich our pages in the weeks to come.

When you become a pageant title holder, you have the ability to share a platform with your community. These ladies are put in a unique position to share something with their community that means something to them. The 2025 Miss Jackson County and Little Miss Jackson County are both looking to spread kindness and positivity with their platforms.

The Graceville Civic Center was the place to be Saturday morning as families from Jackson County gathered for the first back-to-school giveaway of the 2025–2026 school year. Hosted by the City of Graceville, the event was held in the city’s 10,000+ square foot civic center, a community mainstay since its construction in 1978.