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TDC to help pay for brochures, display racks
The Jackson County Tourist Development Board voted Wednesday to recommend that money be used from bed tax dollars to pay for 10 display racks to promote downtown Marianna and other Jackson County attractions.
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A Look Back: 70 years ago
A look at a few of the articles featured in the May 22, 1942 edition of the Jackson County Floridan.
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Tourist board explores purchase of Russ House
Not everyone on the Jackson County Tourist Development Council thinks it’s a good idea to buy the historic Russ House.
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TDC considering Day Trips contract
A sub-committee of the Jackson County Tourist Development Council is recommending that Jackson County Commissioners approve a proposed 12-page contract that would be used to seek out a driver/manager of a “Day Trips” program to lure beach-goers inland for tours of sites in Jackson, Holmes and Washington counties.
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Tigers to debut against talented Bulldogs
The Graceville Tigers will give their fans the first glimpse of what to expect in the fall season Friday when they play host to the Freeport Bulldogs at 6 p.m. in the spring finale.
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Sheriff's Office honors officers on Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
The community came together on Thursday to honor law enforcement and remember those officers who made the ultimate sacrifice to keep them safe.
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Lady Indians win another conference title
The Grand Ridge Lady Indians are once again conference champs after yet another undefeated season, topping Marianna Middle School in two games Monday night in Grand Ridge.
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Jackson County police logs for May 15
The Marianna Police Department and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office listed the following incidents for May 15, the latest available reports.
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Man, woman arrested after traffic stop
A Greenwood man and a woman from Gordon, Ala., were arrested Monday after a traffic stop led to the discovery of crack cocaine and to information that the woman was wanted by authorities in Alabama.
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Quilt gifted back to Marianna High School
In February, the ninth grade English class of Marianna High School Diane Miles studied about the importance of quilts in African American culture.
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Letters: Causes are not served well by misrepresentations
In regards to “Wake up America” which appeared in the Letters to the Editor section on May 13, 2012. There are two old sayings that come to mind when reading that letter. One is the only thing more dangerous than an uninformed people is a misinformed one, and the other being that no cause has ever been served by the misrepresentation of facts.
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Letters: Questions letter writer's statements
I’ve read some very strange and hateful Letters to the Editor from the gentleman who styles himself, weirdly, as “Rev Billy Bruner, TH. D. (Earned)” in the past and simply shrugged them off as sincere but misguided. However, his letter published May 13, titled “Wake Up America,” requires a response.
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Letters: Hospice can help control healthcare costs
As we follow national news coverage on Medicare as an election issue, it reminds us that we need to find better ways to provide care for a growing number of older Floridians — especially at the end of their lives — and still control healthcare costs.
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Hornets, Seahawks set for spring finale
The Cottondale Hornets will wrap up what has thus far been a successful spring football session Friday when they hit the road to take on the South Walton Seahawks in their spring game.
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Beef O'Brady's races past TOC, 13-5
Beef O’Brady’s overcame a pair of early deficits to race past Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic for a 13-5 victory Tuesday afternoon in AAA League action at Optimist Park.
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Rabid raccoon found east of Bascom
A raccoon killed by two dogs on Brinson Road, east of Bascom, has tested positive for rabies, according to a Jackson County Health Department press release.
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Preliminary statewide FCAT writing scores dismal
Statewide preliminary scores for the FCAT’s writing section dropped significantly this year, causing the Florida Board of Education to hold an emergency meeting on Tuesday morning. During this meeting, they changed the school grading formula so students earning a 3 or higher will be considered passing for this year.
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Jackson County police logs for May 14
The Marianna Police Department and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office listed the following incidents for May 14, the latest available reports.
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Authorities name one adult in vandalism case
An 18-year-old woman and three 17-year-old males have been charged in the vandalism of mailboxes and other property at several homes in Jackson County over last weekend, and authorities also say they suspect that the woman and one of the males stole the spray paint used to scrawl graffiti on garage doors and the front doors of some residences. The four are also charged with burglarizing some vehicles during the same period.
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New barber shop to open in Cottondale
A new barber shop will open soon in Cottondale, bringing a long-closed structure back to life in the business sector.
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Workforce Development making changes after legislation
The Chipola Regional Workforce Development Board (CRWDB) is looking into how changes in funding and state policies will affect its services.
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Trailer, ATV, more stolen from barn on River Road
A red ATV, a red generator and a red utility trailer loaded with other valuable items were stolen from a barn off River Road north of Sneads last week.
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Two in custody after ATV chase reveals meth-making
A lunchbox meth lab was discovered when an ATV overturned while it was being pursued by investigators near Cypress last Saturday night, and two people were taken into custody on drug charges.
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CC adds talent, experience in Crawford, Littleton
New Chipola head women’s basketball coach Greg Franklin made his first big mark with the Lady Indians this recruiting season by signing a pair of transfers from Jefferson College.
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Belles breeze by Blountstown, 18-0
The Marianna Belles made easy work of Blountstown on Monday evening at Optimist Park, taking an 18-0 victory in five innings.
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