Get ready for a day full of comics, gaming, cosplay, anime, books, and sci-fi at the second annual JaCo-Con ‘26, returning to Jackson County this weekend.

Marianna resident Douglas Robbins is proving it’s never too late to chase a story worth telling.

The Jackson County School Board spent significant time working through a complex and emotionally charged discussion surrounding staffing allocations, budget limitations, and the long-term sustainability of the district.

The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners formally recognized a century of life, legacy, and community impact during its April 14 meeting, ratifying a proclamation honoring Katrina Pittman Olds on her 100th birthday.

The board considered a request for approval of a certificate of substantial completion for the Indian Springs Phase 2 water project. Officials said the project is essentially finished, with the only remaining work being connecting customers to the system.

After nearly a decade in the making, the Gulf Coast Children’s Advocacy Center officially opened its new Marianna facility Friday, marking a significant expansion of services for children and families affected by abuse across Jackson County and surrounding rural areas.

Jackson County Fire Rescue is set to receive a major upgrade thanks to a rare and highly competitive state grant, one that no other agency in Florida secured.

Jackson County residents made their frustrations with Florida Public Utilities loud and clear during the Board of County Commissioners’ monthly meeting, where complaints about billing issues, lack of local access, and customer service failures dominated discussion.

All Jackson County Schools (Florida) will be closed tomorrow, Friday, April 17th, to allow for a thorough spring cleaning of campuses and buses as we work to reduce the spread of illness.

The skies over Panama City Beach drew thousands this past weekend as the Gulf Coast Salute Air Show returned with a full lineup of high-energy performances and near-perfect weather.

The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners revisited its decision on which newspaper will publish the county’s delinquent tax rolls, an item that had been tabled at a previous meeting.

Tuesday morning, the North Florida Research and Education Center welcomed producers, landowners, agricultural professionals, and students to its 2026 Beef and Forage Field Day just outside Marianna. Held every 18 months, the event is designed to bring the agricultural community together for a full day of practical learning, hands-on demonstrations, and expert insight aimed at improving beef cattle and forage management.

Jackson Hospital is in the middle of a major expansion that traces back to the closure of Golson Elementary and a three-way agreement between local entities.

The 9th Annual Chipola Mental Health Symposium brought students, educators, and community partners together April 2 at the Chipola Cultural Center, continuing a growing tradition of mental health awareness in Jackson County.

April is recognized nationwide as Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and encouraging communities to stay alert to the signs of abuse and neglect.

The Marianna Police Department is partnering with the Autism Hero Project to bring the Blue Envelope Program to the community, an initiative designed to make interactions between law enforcement and individuals with autism safer, clearer, and less stressful.

The Marianna Farmers Market is marking a major milestone this spring, celebrating 50 years of serving Jackson County while also stepping into a new chapter of growth and expansion.

Born April 9, 1926, Katrina Pittman Olds will mark a remarkable milestone, one that few are blessed to reach.

Zack and Juanita Arnold recently shared the story of a lifetime with members of the Marianna Optimist Club, recounting their year-long journey along the famed Great Loop, a 6,000-mile boating route that winds through the eastern United States, the Great Lakes and portions of Canada.

Marianna High School’s Brain Bowl A team brought home the state championship last week, finishing a perfect 10-0 and winning every match decisively on the way to the title.