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November 15, 2009

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
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
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
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.

Things settle down in Sneads

The Sneads council members are breathing a sigh of relief as things are beginning to calm down regarding recent town controversies.

Chipley finishes new wastewater system

Officials in Chipley Thursday marked the completion of a $24 million wastewater treatment system. The seven-year project is designed to improve water quality, accommodate growth and keep utility costs affordable for residents.


November 12, 2009

Police Roundup for Nov. 11 - Published Nov. 13

Police Roundup for Nov. 11 - Published Nov. 13

Police Round up for Nov. 10 - Published Nov. 12

Police Round up for Nov. 10 - Published Nov. 12

Farm City Day is Friday
Farm City Day is Friday

Farm City Day is set for 7 a.m. on Nov. 13, the second Friday of the month. It will be held at the Jackson County Agriculture Center on Penn Avenue in Marianna.

Debate continues over ambulance services
Debate continues over ambulance services

The owner of an ambulance service was ordered to leave a Jackson County Commission meeting after allegedly uttering a profanity while defending his employees during a heated discussion Tuesday.


November 11, 2009

Police roundup for Nov. 9

The Marianna Police Department listed the following incidents for Nov. 9, the latest available report

Video footage leads to suspect’s arrest

A Marianna man was arrested Tuesday after he was identified as a suspect in video surveillance footage.

Hospital donates first aid kits
Hospital donates first aid kits

Deputies with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office got new first aid kits for their cruisers this week, thanks in part to the assistance of Jackson Hospital.

Appraiser’s budget not adding up

Property Appraiser Sharon Cox is trying to clean up a significant budget discrepancy, and the process is leaving the Jackson County Commission with more questions than answers.


November 10, 2009

Road department kicks off United Way efforts
Road department kicks off United Way efforts

The Jackson County Road and Bridge department raised $7,200 for the United Way at its annual event last weekend. That’s about $2,000 more than last year.

Local artist’s Jackson works stolen
Local artist’s Jackson works stolen

A local artist reports some of his work was stolen from his car recently, and he is hoping someone may be able to help him recover it.

Suspects sought in attempted pharmacy break-in

Police are searching for the suspects who tried to break into Kelson Drugs some time between Sunday night and Monday morning, according to the Marianna Police Department.

Ida blows ashore as Gulf Coast rides out storm
Ida blows ashore as Gulf Coast rides out storm

GULF SHORES, Ala. — Tropical Storm Ida blew ashore with rain and gusty but weakening winds before dawn Tuesday as weather-hardened Gulf Coast residents rode out the rare late-season storm.

CHS grad breaks in to alma mater
CHS grad breaks in to alma mater

A county resident was caught in the act of burglarizing his alma mater early Sunday and his partner in crime is still on the loose, according to Cottondale Police Chief William Watford.

County braces for Ida’s rains
County braces for Ida’s rains

What was a hurricane, but is now coming ashore as a tropical storm, Ida has weather watchers on alert, despite weakening as it encountered cooler water in the Gulf of Mexico.


November 09, 2009

County braces for Ida’s rains
County braces for Ida’s rains

What was a hurricane, but is now coming ashore as a tropical storm, Ida has weather watchers on alert, despite weakening as it encountered cooler water in the Gulf of Mexico.


November 08, 2009

New police lodge holds first meeting

Law enforcement officers from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and the Marianna Police Department gathered Thursday to hold the first meeting of the newest lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police.

Chamber looks to expand headquarters
Chamber looks to expand headquarters

The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce is expanding the Russ House grounds and establishing a new business incubator in the house it bought next door.

Sheriff’s office warns of new phone scam

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a new phone scam making the rounds.

Father arrested after attempting to flee with child
Father arrested after attempting to flee with child

A Marianna father was arrested Friday after he allegedly tried to flee with his child during a dispute.

Do better by our veterans

Organizers of Marianna’s Veterans Day parade had hoped that by moving it to Saturday, they might get a better turnout in terms of participants.

Group to put on Thanksgiving spread
Group to put on Thanksgiving spread

Residents who can’t afford to spread a Thanksgiving day table, or who don’t have someone with whom to share the holiday meal do have an alternative.

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