The Sneads Pirates football team made the trip across state lines to Donaldville, Georgia to take on the Seminole Indians Friday night.

On the horizon is recreational soccer starting in September for at least four leagues in Jackson County.  Optimist Park has one of their largest rosters of kids that have registered to play fall soccer this year.

Cottondale saw some live pre-season action last Friday night in preparation for the real season scheduled to start this Friday night.

The Marianna Bulldogs traveled to Sneads last Friday night for some preseason action with cross-county rival, the Sneads Pirates. The Pirates took advantage of the home field and came away with a 14-7 win.

The Marianna High School Bulldogs got their first live action of the 2025 season last Friday night with an intrasquad scrimmage that offered both promising glimpses of talent and early-season challenges.

The first games of high school pre-season, jamboree, or purple and gold football games are in the books and as you might expect there were what was perceived good news and not so good news.

Marianna, Florida, often called the “City of Southern Charm,” is just as well-known for its inviting waters as it is for its rich history. Nestled among rolling hills and shaded by towering pines, the area boasts some of the Panhandle’s most treasured swimming holes, each with its own charm and appeal.

The Sneads Pirates opened their first live action of the season last Friday night, squaring off in a preseason matchup against Liberty County.

The Cottondale Hornets football team saw live action last Friday night for the first time in 2025.

The Dixie Softball World Series winning Marianna Ponytails team and the Marianna Angels squad that took runners up honors were recognized this morning’s Jackson County Commission meeting.

The 2025 summer season has been one of growth, learning, and community spirit for Jackson County 4-H, and their efforts did not go unnoticed.

Jackson County can indeed be a little extra proud after this past week’s Dixie Softball World Series came to a close.

Team Florida Angels opened the World Series with a solid 17-5 win over Grant Angels Allstars.

Team Florida Ponytails had their work cut out for them when they stepped on the diamond last week to take on North Carolina-Lumberton.

Sister Arnold’s name is synonymous with softball and dedication in the panhandle.

The Florida 10U Angels wasted no time in making a statement Saturday when they took the field against the Grant Angels Allstars