The 2025–2026 Chipola Artist Series kicks off Tuesday, August 26 with the incredible Emily Ann Thompson!

I’m Peter “Sonny” Fortunato—a devoted husband, a man of faith, and a lifelong public servant.

County Administrator Jim Dean asked for Board approval of educational reimbursement contracts for Jackson County Fire Rescue employees attending the upcoming paramedic program.

City Manager addressed the city council at their regular monthly meeting with a request to approve Resolution 25-017.

Marianna City Manager William Long provided an update on the much-anticipated Marianna Public Service Building, which will serve as the new home for the Fire Department and the Police Department with tie ins to the already complete City Hall Complex.

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.

During the recent Jackson County School Board meeting, Chairman Chris Johnson asked if there were any questions regarding consent agenda item 6.0 (6.1–6.7).

The Jackson County Times is aware of the shooting that occurred at 5685 Blue Springs Road in the early morning hours today and of a shooting on Delta Lane Wednesday evening. As soon as we have information from law enforcement, we will report what we are given.

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – Erik Gammons, 42, of Marianna, Florida, pleaded guilty in federal court on Friday, August 8, 2025, to Possession with Intent to Distribute 500 Grams or More of a Mixture and Substance Containing Methamphetamine and 500 Grams or More of Cocaine.

Rebecca Morris-Haid, Jackson County Property Appraiser, submitted the Preliminary 2025 Tax Roll for Jackson County to the State for approval in July. 

The Marianna City Commission took a moment during their August monthly meeting to shine a spotlight on two employees whose years of service have made a lasting impact on the community.

Rumors started circulating following last night’s town council meeting that the employees at the town hall had resigned.

The City of Marianna is moving steadily toward the completion of its first-ever roundabout, part of the Hospital Drive improvement project.

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.

Calls, Facebooks posts, emails in hyped panic mode have flooded the Times office over the last several days. With corporate nearly impossible to reach in a short amount of time, we turned to recent building permits issued by the City of Marianna and to the not always 100% reliable internet.

The Times received the following information concerning the work on the east side of 231 portion of the sewer project.