Thursday, April 25, 2024

Sheriff keys in BOCC on critical officer shortage

Jackson County Sheriff Lou Roberts address the board in reference to his staff shortage. Roberts said he was to the crisis stage. “We...

Emotions run strong at Marianna City Commission

The last item on the agenda at the regular monthly city commission meeting brought emotions from the standing room crowd only. From...

School closings

Jackson County Schools and Chipola College will be closed Wednesday, September 16.

Tung oil trees are making a comeback

Local entrepreneur Charles Reiff remains on the cutting edge of technology so it was no surprise when he opted to revitalize a...

JCBOCC approve hiring of Scotty Taylor as Public Transportation Director

Jackson County Administrator Wilanne Daniels requested board approval on her recommendation of the hiring of Scotty Taylor as the Public Transportation Director...

Jackson County Sheriff’s Office teams with local police departments

There is safety in numbers which is what Sheriff Lou Roberts is hoping for with the renewal of the County-City Drug Task...

Roberts passes the gavel to incoming Mayor Rico Williams

At the regular city commission meeting, those attending witnessed the changing of the gavel. Mayor John Roberts passed the gavel to incoming...

Corbin Road accident update

By: Shelia Mader The Florida Highway Patrol issued the following report in reference to the accident involving the trailer...

Bannerman Surveyors closes after 50 years

Robert A. “Buddy” and Sharon Bannerman’s names are synonymous with surveying in Jackson and surrounding counties. Last week, their time in the...

Skeleton remains found

By: Shelia Mader The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office has turned over human remains to the medical examiner’s office that...