The breakfast crew has been dissolved as a group for some time now but I’m fortunate to say, I’ve maintained frequent contact with them. I am like the nucleus because I am stationary, everyone can appear at the Times and 99 times out of 100, I am here. Last week was a very nice week for ‘breakfast crew’ visits that I always enjoy. We talk about the latest edition of the Times, what was in it or what is going to be in it when it hits the stands on Thursday (or Wednesday night).

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.

Jackson County’s five high school baseball programs returned from spring break with a full slate of action, and each team showed its ability to compete as the second half of the season gets underway. From offensive explosions to strong outings on the mound, it was a week that featured resilience, big innings, and standout individual performances across the county.

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.