At their July meeting, the Jackson County School Board unanimously approved the recognition of Veterans Day in 2025 as an official school observance. The motion was made by board member M.J. Jackson and seconded by Chephus Granberry, passing with a 5-0 vote.

Marianna High School Class of 2025 graduate Tyler Cannady has taken his passion for weightlifting to the next level, officially signing a scholarship with Louisiana State University Shreveport (LSUS) to compete in Olympic-style weightlifting at the collegiate level.

At the Marianna Municipal Airport, a globally recognized name in aviation quietly operates from a hangar that buzzes with precision, expertise, and history.

It was a hot June day in 2025 and one of our Ponsse logging crews was busy loading log trucks out in the woods. It had been a long day, and they were loading the last load of the day.

In a unanimous 5-0 vote during its regular monthly meeting, the Jackson County School Board approved the renaming of Marianna High School’s gymnasium in honor of legendary coach Tim Goodson, cementing the legacy of a man whose impact on the community extended far beyond the basketball court.

Despite mounting public pressure and impassioned appeals from citizens, industry professionals, and even some commissioners, the Jackson County Board of County Commissioners declined to revisit their controversial decision not to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the county’s insurance coverage.

At their July meeting, the Jackson County Board of County Commissioners addressed two motions concerning Pooser Road, both tied to the construction of a new city street, Charlie’s Way, and a commercial development project by Chipola Nurseries.

The City of Sneads contracts with Waste Pro for their garbage services. They’re obvious to everyone with their blue tops on every trash container. Waste Pro’s Community Partner reputation is cemented in its motto, “Caring for our Community.”  Waste Pro shows their appreciation in a number of ways.