Marianna High School Athletics is hitting the reset button, and according to new Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Kevin Pettis, that reset starts by honoring tradition.

Gentry Edgar Taylor, a World War II Navy veteran, longtime community leader, and devoted family man, celebrated his 100th birthday on May 6, 2026, marking a century defined by military service, faith, leadership, and dedication to others.

For most seventh graders, simply making a middle school team is an accomplishment. For Lazea Sorey, winning a state championship is just the beginning.

Questions about how Jackson County School District employees move from probationary to annual contracts prompted discussion during last week’s Jackson County School Board meeting, as board members sought clarification on how the timelines work for instructional staff.

Grand Ridge’s Spring Fling rolled into town last Saturday after a week’s delay caused by much-needed rainfall, and the extra wait proved well worth it.

The Rockhounds AAA pulled out an exciting 5-4 win over the Muckdogs Friday night at the Marianna Recreation Department, scoring the winning run in the bottom of the fifth inning.

State Senator Jay Trumbull and Representative Shane Abbott told Jackson County leaders Thursday that Northwest Florida is positioned to receive significant state support as lawmakers move closer to finalizing Florida’s budget.

Cottondale High School baseball made history this season in more ways than one.

Memorial Day is one of those holidays that reaches beyond cookouts, family gatherings, and the long weekend.

For those who have spent any time in Jackson County, the Chipola River is more than a waterway winding through cypress trees and limestone banks.