As Women Build volunteers raised walls and hammered nails in two Panhandle communities, they were helping more than just construct houses. They were helping build stability and a future for families who have spent years dreaming of a place to finally call home.

Another agenda item from the Jackson County Board of County Commissioners Meeting Tuesday. I would like detail in this article, with the commissioners comments and concerns noted. The concern over the confidentiality of the business and Ms. Watkins response about the proposed business not being detrimental to other 'like' businesses in the City of Graceville. Word count is not an issue.  Darwin Gilmore is president and CEO of Jackson County Economic Development.

The Jackson County Times is once again inviting young readers to set sail on a summer adventure through books with this year’s exciting summer reading program theme, “Dive Into Reading!”

Jackson County commissioners voted 5-0 to approve a policy change replacing in-person jail visitation with one free weekly video visit for inmates at the Jackson County Correctional Facility, a move officials said is centered on security, safety and stopping drugs from entering the jail

For half a century, the Marianna City Farmers Market has been more than just a place to buy fresh vegetables. It has been a Saturday tradition, a gathering place for neighbors, and a lasting symbol of Jackson County’s agricultural roots.

Community members gathered in Marianna last week as part of the statewide “Walk in My Shoes” campaign, an initiative led by Lauren’s Kids to raise awareness about child sexual abuse prevention and support for survivors.

The Union Grove Rockers of the former Union Grove High School of Greenwood, now operating as Union Grove Alumni Association, Incorporated (UGAA), continues to find ways to give back to the community that helped shape them.

Marianna city officials are considering a new ordinance that would prohibit smoking, vaping and the use of smokeless tobacco products in city parks and recreation areas, following a request from the Jackson County Tobacco Prevention Partnership and the Florida Department of Health.

For the men and women of Marianna Fire Rescue, the job doesn’t end when the trucks return to the station. Much of their most important work happens long before an emergency ever begins.

Jackson County Fire Rescue continues to gain statewide recognition, most recently earning a top distinction for pediatric emergency care while still riding the momentum of being named Florida’s Rural EMS Provider of the Year.

Two men whose work helped shape the direction of Jackson County’s growth and opportunity are now permanently part of the landscape they worked to improve.

Students in Jackson County now have a new, more convenient way to earn their learner’s permit and driver’s license.

The City of Marianna continues to make progress on park improvements across the community.

Ocheesee Pond, a longtime fishing destination near Grand Ridge, has nearly dried up amid ongoing drought conditions, exposing large stretches of ground where water has historically covered the basin.

A standing-room-only crowd turned out in Jackson County Monday evening as Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson addressed growing concerns over two new agricultural interdiction stations under construction for the area, one on U.S. 231 near the Alabama line and another on Highway 2 near the Georgia border.

The evening’s presentations at the Jackson County School Board meeting began with a special recognition tied to item 3.1, celebrating an incredible milestone, students who have read 1,000 books before even starting kindergarten.

The Jackson County School Board took time Tuesday evening to recognize a truly special group of student-athletes: the Marianna K-8 Middle School softball team, the 2025–26 undefeated district champions.

Business and community leaders from Holmes, Jackson and Washington counties gathered Thursday evening at the Tri-County Airport in Bonifay for a joint chamber event aimed at strengthening regional ties and promoting economic collaboration.

At a recent Jackson County School Board meeting, the spotlight turned to a young leader whose roots run deep in agriculture and community, Marianna High School’s own Madeline Garcia.

Two Marianna Parks are in store for overhauls in the coming months. Wynn Street Park was shut down April 20 for nine months for a full renovation. In the coming months, Circle Drive Park will be shut down also for an uplifting with major upgrades coming to it.