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November 20, 2009
Graceville honors retired teachers
Graceville Elementary School was busy Thursday with many activities and visitors. School staff and students were celebrating “American Education Week,” which is observed Nov. 16 through Nov. 20.
Free HIV testing at Chipola College
Shouldn’t you be positive that you’re negative? As a part of a four day celebration for AIDS awareness, Jackson County Health Department and BASIC of NWFL Inc. will be hosting a free HIV testing day Monday, Nov. 30 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Chipola College. The testing will be in the health science building, lobby D.
County holds first Fall Festival
The Jackson County Early Childhood Center was crawling with little ones Wednesday morning as the first ever County-wide Fall Festival commenced.
November 19, 2009
Police Roundup for Nov. 18 - Published on Nov. 20
Police Roundup for Nov. 18 - Published on Nov. 20
Motorcycle accident turns fatal
The motorcycle accident that occurred in Washington County Sunday afternoon claimed a Chipley man’s life Tuesday morning.
Judge wants review of pre-trial releases
County Judge Woody Hatcher is trying to decide whether, and under what conditions to continue his pre-trial release program.
Judge explains work program suspension
County Judge Woody Hatcher says reports of poor supervision and concerns about security risks were among the reasons he recently suspended the public works program for the inmates he sentences.
November 18, 2009
Police Roundup for Nov. 17 - Published Nov. 19
Police Roundup for Nov. 17 - Published Nov. 19
Theater students prepare fund raiser show
Commercial spoofs, goofy parodies and more nonsense will zoom across the stage this Thursday night as Chipola College theatre majors present their annual Theatre Showcase.
Tattoo shop moves after protest
OCD Body Art has moved from its original location on Lafayette Street to Plaza Del Rio at 2944 Penn Ave., Suite J.
Census Bureau is hiring
The U.S. Census Bureau is looking for a few local part-timers to help with the the 2010 census.
School board considers healthy menus
The Jackson County School Board discussed the integration of healthier menus in all Jackson County schools at Tuesday’s board meeting.
November 17, 2009
Police Roundup for Nov. 16 - Published on Nov. 18
Police Roundup for Nov. 16 - Published on Nov. 18
Scores snagged in seat belt campaign
Drivers who don’t buckle up when they get behind the wheel may learn a costly lesson this month, as state and local agencies carry out a ‘click it or ticket’ enforcement campaign.
Bonifay police seek owners of found items
The Bonifay Police Department is trying to locate the rightful owners of “three truckloads” of suspected stolen property.
Ribbon-cutting for free clinic
A free clinic opened quietly in Alford this summer, and soon, a ribbon cutting ceremony will be held to officially mark its existence.
Man injured in bike crash
Chipley resident David D. Smith was found on the side of the road in critical condition as a result of a motorcycle accident Sunday afternoon.
Manager, dancer at new gentleman’s club face felony charges
The manager and a dancer of a Houston County gentleman’s club face felony charges after they were arrested over the weekend.
Two held on drug charges
A man and a woman are charged with multiple drug offenses following a traffic stop in Marianna Saturday.
Fugitive arrested in Chipley
A Jackson County man, allegedly on the run from local authorities since February, was arrested in Chipley on multiple warrants.
November 16, 2009
Police Roundup for Nov. 15 - Published Nov. 17
Police Roundup for Nov. 15 - Published Nov. 17
November 15, 2009
Sneads says yes, Grand Ridge says no
The Sneads volunteer fire department soon will have another weapon in its arsenal — a new jaws of life.
City names committee for property development
Marianna has appointed nine people to serve on a Master Plan Working Committee, to draft a management strategy for all the city’s greenway properties.
Town gets second chance for stimulus money
Sneads has a second chance to obtain federal stimulus funding that the town had thought was long gone.
County to cut polling places
In an effort to save money on elections, Jackson County plans to consolidate its polling places from 25 to 14.
November 14, 2009
Police Roundup for Nov. 12 and 13 - Published Nov. 15
Police Roundup for Nov. 12 and 13 - Published Nov. 15
November 13, 2009
Custody battle begins over infant
A custody battle is beginning over Shannon Dedrick.
Grand Ridge mayor, manager settle differences
Grand Ridge is hoping the internal turmoil from last month is no longer going to cause problems, and it looks as if the town council may get its wish.
Man charged after traffic stop tussle
A Marianna man was charged with multiple offenses Wednesday following a traffic stop that turned into a struggle with arresting officers, according to Lt. Francis Davis of the Marianna Police Department.
Calhoun man dies of swine flu
According to officials with the Calhoun County Health Department, a 25-year-old man died one week ago of complications from swine flu.
