Last Saturday, with back-to-school giveaways scattered all over the county, NextStep at Endeavor Academy hosted their first carnival fundraiser.

At Tuesday's meeting, the Jackson County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved an updated letter of agreement with Sunshine State Health Plan for medical management care.

Emerald Coast Hospice Care once again stepped up to support the community it serves, hosting its third annual back-to-school drive-thru supply event this past Friday morning.

At the county meeting last week, the Jackson County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a package of amendments and work authorizations tied to the ongoing Indian Springs sewer project, a critical infrastructure effort funded in part by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously this week to approve a new ordinance providing more flexibility in how the county allocates funds from its one-cent local sales tax.

At their most recent meeting, the Jackson County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a motion to deviate from the county’s formal procurement policy in order to expedite much-needed improvements at Neal’s Landing. The move allows staff to solicit quotes directly from local septic tank companies rather than follow the standard 30-day public bidding process.

In a sometimes pointed but largely collaborative discussion, the Jackson County Board of County Commissioners voted 3-1 at their July meeting to move forward with structural repairs to the historic "old cafeteria" building on the former Dozier School for Boys campus, intended to house the future Jackson County Endeavor Museum.

The Alford Community Center was bustling with excitement Thursday evening as the Alford Community Organization (ACO) hosted its much-anticipated annual Back-to-School Bash.

The Cottondale Community Center was bursting with joy last Saturday afternoon, filled with smiling children, grateful parents, and a sense of community spirit that could only come from one woman’s generous heart.

The Bascom City Hall was alive with excitement as children, parents, and volunteers came together for a successful back-to-school supply event hosted by the Town of Bascom and Bascom First Baptist Church.

In a groundbreaking announcement that promises to reshape the industrial landscape of Jackson County, PACKEX USA has officially confirmed its plans to open a state-of-the-art beverage manufacturing facility in Marianna. The company, which specializes in aluminum can and bottle filling, is investing more than $30 million into the project and expects to create at least 75 jobs, with the potential for more as operations scale.

The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners held a full agenda during its latest meeting, highlighted by the approval of Waste Pro as the new county-wide garbage and debris collection vendor. Commissioners also moved forward on numerous road, bridge, and recreational projects throughout the county.

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.

After considerable discussion and reflection, the Jackson County School Board voted unanimously at their July meeting not to reinstate a mandatory school uniform policy for the upcoming 2025-26 school year.

Jackson County 4-H hosted four very successful summer camps in 2025.

During their first monthly meeting, the Jackson County Board of County Commissioners (JCBOCC) unanimously approved a five-year contract with DRC Emergency Services for debris removal and disposal services, following a competitive bidding process.

The Marianna City Commission approved a full slate of grant-related requests during their recent meeting, unanimously passing each item aimed at supporting vital infrastructure and community projects throughout the city.

There were two 2025 Cottondale queens giving back to the community last Saturday with school starting back close on the horizon.

Dellwood Baptist Church is led by Reverend Gary Gable. The church is well-known throughout the community for the work their church does not just within their church but for the community at large. They are the first to respond to any need, any crisis they may arise. One of the many things they do is support education by assuring that children have the necessary school supplies when opening day arrives.

At their July meeting, the Jackson County School Board approved the continuation of its contract with CARE (Chemical Addictions Recovery Effort) through the ALPHA program, but only at Cottondale Elementary School, drawing concern from one board member about the lack of similar support at Marianna K-8.