There are wounds we carry that do not show.

It was about as complete a performance as a team can deliver.

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.

Cottondale left little doubt Saturday, sweeping Sneads in a best-of-three series to advance to the regional round, winning 4-3 in game one before pulling away for a 6-1 victory in game two on their home field. The Hornets, who also edged the Pirates 4-3 for the district title on April 17, showed both consistency and depth against their Jackson County rival.

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.

On April 30, 2026, at approximately 4:14 p.m., officers with the Marianna Police Department responded to the area of Old Cottondale Road east of Cottondale Village Apartments in reference to a reported shooting.

The Camo Crushers of Sneads capitalized on control issues and a flood of free bases to roll past the Marianna Tribe 10-1 in a game defined entirely by walks, hit batters, and one early error. There were no hits recorded by either team.

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