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October 21, 2008
3 students charged with hacking FAMU computers
Three Florida A&M University students are facing federal charges of hacking the school’s computer system.
Florida’s Commission on Open Government makes recommendations
Floridians would be able to see what information state agencies have gathered about them and ask for corrections under one of several recommendations finalized Tuesday by Florida’s Commission on Open Government.
2nd arrest stemming from Las Vegas boy’s abduction
Another arrest has been made in the investigation into the abduction of a 6-year-old Nevada boy found safe over the weekend, federal authorities said Monday.
Beirut survivors ‘don’t forget’
TAMPA - Mike Toma had just come off fire watch duty in Beirut, Lebanon, and was asleep in his barracks when a bomb exploded less than 100 feet away.
Momentum building for new economy-boosting package
Momentum is building for a fresh dose of economic stimulants to boost the country out of the doldrums — perhaps by putting more money in Americans’ pockets.
October 20, 2008
Jackson VAB rejects all appeals
Taxpayers who disputed their tax bills from Jackson County were out of luck Thursday when the Value Adjustment Board rejected all appeals.
Early voting draws a crowd in Jackson County
When early voting commenced at 8:30 a.m. Monday, people were lined up waiting cast their ballots at the office of Supervisor of Elections Sylvia Stephens.
Murder suspect arrested
The man suspected of killing Thadius Rhian Garrett at his Marianna home last Thursday was captured early Monday afternoon near Ashford, Ala. Ashford is about 20 minutes east of Dothan.
Suspect in Marianna killing arrested in Alabama
The man suspected of killing Thadius Garrett at his Marianna home last Thursday has been arrested in Alabama.
Watch out for fake jobs on the Web
A woman who responded to an Internet job posting provided her résumé and received a response saying she seemed to be a good fit for the position.
BB&T takes aims at Wachova deposits
BB&T Corp. fired a shot across the bow of Wells Fargo & Co.’s plans for Wachovia Corp. by targeting Wachovia deposits in the Southeast.
Suicide hot line calls increase as economy suffers
ALBANY, Ga. (AP) - The faltering economy is apparently causing more people to call suicide hot lines.
Early voting begins in Florida
Early voting begins this week in Florida.
October 19, 2008
Future planes, cars may be made of ‘buckypaper’
“Buckypaper” could revolutionize the way everything from airplanes to TVs are made, and researchers at Florida State University say they have made important progress that may soon turn hype into reality.
Police focusing on 3 in Las Vegas boy’s abduction
uthorities investigating the abduction of a 6-year-old boy from his Las Vegas home focused Saturday on three people, including a Mexican citizen and the youngster’s grandfather, who they said may have stolen millions of dollars from drug dealers.
Shooting continued after man’s death
Authorities have arrested two men they believe were involved in the shooting that left Sneads resident Thadius Garrett dead, but are still search for the murder suspect.
October 18, 2008
Fugitive found at MGA
The Marianna Police Department arrested a fugitive at Marianna Garden Apartments Friday.
Analysis: McCain jumps around in bid to stop Obama
The misadventures of Joe the Plumber were just the latest stumble for Republican John McCain as he veers from one idea to another in a thus-far elusive quest to slow Barack Obama’s momentum.
Obama’s claim of benefit cuts suspect
Medicare has become a new focal point in the presidential campaign, with Democratic nominee Barack Obama accusing Republican John McCain of seeking “cuts in benefits, eligibility, or both.”
Fallout from financial crisis hammers housing
The nation is on track to build fewer homes this year than at any time since the end of World War II, adding to the woes of an economy that analysts said Friday has almost certainly entered a recession.
October 17, 2008
Federal official: FBI investigating Mahoney
The FBI is investigating whether Democratic U.S. Rep. Tim Mahoney broke any laws or misused federal money when he hired a mistress to work in his office, a senior federal law enforcement official told The Associated Press.
Garett Murder Update
On October 16, 2008 at approximately 4:56 p.m. the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call from a residence located at 6031 Blue Springs Road in Marianna. The caller advised that a subject had been shot at this location. Upon arrival officers found Thadius Rhian Garrett lying under the carport suffering from several gunshot wounds. CPR was initiated until EMS personnel arrived at the scene and transported Garrett to Jackson Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 6:06 p.m.
Medical copter crash kills little girl, crew of 3
A toddler being flown to a hospital died in a fiery helicopter crash with three crew members when the aircraft clipped a radio tower wire and went down in a suburban Chicago field, authorities said Thursday.
October 16, 2008
Rahal owner passes after lengthy illness
Long-time Marianna resident Quenton Rahal passed away at the age of 69 Thursday. Rahal was co-owner of Rahal-Miller Chevrolet-Buick Inc., and a well-known member of the community.
Moonshine stills found, Graceville man arrested
A Graceville man was arrested Wednesday after two suspected moonshine stills and some home-brewed whiskey were found at his residence on Garner Street, according to the complaint authorities filed against him.
School Board votes, ‘CHANGE’ teacher stays
A large crowd of people walked out of the Jackson County School Board office in Marianna disappointed by the board’s decision to uphold disciplinary actions against former Marianna Middle School teacher Greg Howard.
Local man shot to death
A Jackson County man was shot to death at his home late Thursday afternoon on Blue Springs Road.
Law experts: Fla. conviction possible without body
Prosecutors have DNA tests and hair samples. They have testimony about “the smell of death” in the trunk of the suspect’s car.
Bush: Federal intervention in banks is ’temporary’
President Bush said Wednesday he’s against government taking part ownership in private businesses, but that it’s necessary this time — for a while. “In the long run it’s not good for the country,” he said.
October 15, 2008
Graceville Harvest Festival is Saturday
The 28th annual Graceville Harvest Day Festival is set to kick off Saturday with a 10 a.m. parade downtown.
