The banquet room was beautifully decorated for the occasion last week when the Chamber hosted their annual Chamber Party and Awards Presentation. The room was filled with inquiring minds anxious to hear the recipients of the various categories.

After considerable discussion and reflection, the Jackson County School Board voted unanimously at their July meeting not to reinstate a mandatory school uniform policy for the upcoming 2025-26 school year.

Jackson County 4-H hosted four very successful summer camps in 2025.

During their first monthly meeting, the Jackson County Board of County Commissioners (JCBOCC) unanimously approved a five-year contract with DRC Emergency Services for debris removal and disposal services, following a competitive bidding process.

The Marianna City Commission approved a full slate of grant-related requests during their recent meeting, unanimously passing each item aimed at supporting vital infrastructure and community projects throughout the city.

There were two 2025 Cottondale queens giving back to the community last Saturday with school starting back close on the horizon.

Dellwood Baptist Church is led by Reverend Gary Gable. The church is well-known throughout the community for the work their church does not just within their church but for the community at large. They are the first to respond to any need, any crisis they may arise. One of the many things they do is support education by assuring that children have the necessary school supplies when opening day arrives.

At their July meeting, the Jackson County School Board approved the continuation of its contract with CARE (Chemical Addictions Recovery Effort) through the ALPHA program, but only at Cottondale Elementary School, drawing concern from one board member about the lack of similar support at Marianna K-8.

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.