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May 24, 2008
Officials: Prepare now for hurricane season
Last year’s hurricane season was a busy one, though it may have not seemed that way. This year is expected to be just as busy, if not more, according to officials.
Businesses feel squeeze of gas prices
As gasoline prices inch closer to $4 a gallon, the tips keep getting smaller for Jessica Mendoza and the other waitresses at a Village Inn Restaurant in Tampa.
Divers from around the world explore Jackson County’s most unique resource
Coming from Walton County, Bill and Susan Von Hoene made one of the shorter trips to get to the National Speleological Society Cave Diving Section 2008 Convention and Workshop this weekend.
Growing fruit, vegetables aloft takes hold
For some folks, half the joy of gardening is crawling around on hands and knees, getting dirty, and doing battle with bugs and weeds.
May 23, 2008
Fire destroys Graceville Home
This mobile home at 1322 Clark Road near Graceville was declared a total loss after a fire Friday afternoon. No one was at home when the fire broke out and fire departments from Graceville, Campbellton and Jackson County Fire Rescue responded to the fire as well as departments from Southern Junction and Rehobeth in Alabama. The Red Cross has been contacted to assist the resident. Donations can be made to the area Red Cross to help the residents.
Proposal for transitional health care for reservists moves forward
WASHINGTON - Transitional health care for members of the military who join the reserves moved a step closer to reality Thursday with passage in the House of a defense spending bill.
May 22, 2008
Chipola College students will learn more of the technical side of theater
Chipola College Theater Director Charles Sirmon is excited.
Blue Spring opens Memorial Day in Jackson County
Blue Springs Recreational Area will open for the season Monday, May 26.
Caution, safety measures can save lives in the water
Memorial Day weekend signals a tremendous increase in recreational activities across Florida.
1 person released from hospital after I-10 crash
One of the victims of the fatal single-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 near Chattahoochee Wednesday has been released from hospital care.
May 21, 2008
Non-profit I Can Grow farm and market is going strong
The ‘I Can Grow’ Farmers Market has opened for the season near Cottondale, with a special incentive for peach buyers.
School vandalism ‘chalked up’ to end-of-year antics
Some vandalism at Marianna High School has been chalked up to end-of-the-school-year mischief, according to authorities.
Teen survives gator bite in Vernon
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reported Wednesday that a 16-year-old boy was bitten by an alligator in Vernon.
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Jackson County
Jackson County is under a severe thunderstorm watch until 9 p.m.
2 die in I-10 wreck, five others injured
An accident at about 8 a.m. this morning on Interstate 10 near Chattahoochee has left two people dead and others injured.
May 20, 2008
Pickup truck, semi collide on U.S. 90
Traffic was delayed and a helicopter was landed outside the Darbee’s gas station on U.S. Highway 90 near Cypress Tuesday after a pickup truck collided head-on with a semi truck.
Williams may go to trial in October for Baker murders
Quadruple murder suspect Wesley Jonathan Williams may go to trial this October.
Arts association’s annual ‘road show’ yields interesting treasures
Members and friends of the Chipola Regional Arts Association turned in a treasure trove of their favorite things Tuesday at the organization’s annual ‘road show’ meeting.
Officers honored for service
Four officers were recognized for excellence in the line of duty at the seventh annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day event outside the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday.
Past officers recalled in Jackson County ceremony
One by one, their names were called and black balloons representing each fallen officer were released into the sky.
May 19, 2008
‘Daughters’ share family heirlooms
A little silver spoon battered by decades of use, a rusty branding iron, an album full of old postcards, handmade quilts and other family heirlooms took center stage when the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met Monday for lunch.
Rain, fuel are key concerns for farmers
Rainfall amounts may prove to be a challenge again for area farmers, but rising fuel costs will be a concern as well
Cottondale man dies in Sunday night accident, passenger injured
A Cottondale man died late Sunday night in a single-car accident in Washington County, according to a press release from the Florida Highway Patrol.
Study says global warming not worsening hurricanes
Global warming isn’t to blame for the recent jump in hurricanes in the Atlantic, concludes a study by a prominent federal scientist whose position has shifted on the subject.
May 17, 2008
School fight prompts ‘zero tolerance’ warning
A fight at the old Marianna High School practice field last week is under investigation and authorities have received a videotape of the incident, according to Major John Dennis of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office.
Beloved city employee passes
A black ribbon adorned the door at Marianna City Hall Friday. Inside, employees’ eyes were a slight pink from crying, and even the seemingly toughest city workers pressed their lips shut, trying to hold back the sadness.
International dive convention welcomes public interest
Hundreds from around the world will gather next weekend at Blue Springs Recreational Park to dive into a less-known world right below our feet.
The National Speleological Society Cave Diving Section 2008 Convention and Workshop is an event that holds international merit, according to officials, with diving experts from around the world coming to discuss the latest in diving details. The convention is also a chance for avid divers to experience the world-class springs Jackson County has to offer.
Analysis: Saudis protect own interests in oil production
When President Bush asked Saudi Arabia to pump more crude, he may have forgotten that the Saudis have a long memory. And that made it a good bet his mission this past week would produce a dry hole
May 16, 2008
Sneads Police Chief McAlpin withdraws from sheriff race
Sneads Police Chief Burt McAlpin has dropped out of the race for sheriff of Jackson County, citing the serious illness of a close family member as the reason for his withdrawal.
May 15, 2008
Theft reported at Jackson County school
The following report was released Thursday by Marianna Police Department:
