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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Election 2012
Check out out who is running in your area, candidate announcements, polling places and sample ballots.
Florida News
- Florida Rep. Alcee Hastings Tied to FastTrain, For-Profit College Raided by FBI - Huffington Post
- Florida hurricane summit recalls monster Andrew - Lexington Herald Leader
- Florida hurricane summit recalls monster Andrew - Bellingham Herald
- Florida hurricane summit recalls monster Andrew - McClatchy Washington Bureau
- Florida A&M Band Hazing Case: Two suspects expected to plead guilty to lesser ... - CBS News
Deal of the Day
Advertisement
Advertisement
Popular Topics
Advertisement
