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May 09, 2008
Life is getting better at Hope School
Life just keeps getting better at Hope School where the students learn to help themselves and others when they can.
Home-building plant going to Chipley
Jackson County has lost out as the site for a new home-building plant, but the chosen location is near enough that local residents might seek employment there.
May 07, 2008
Marianna sign ordinance may be ‘tweaked’
There may be some tweaking in the near future to Marianna’s sign ordinance, according to city officials.
Once Upon a Time”
Kevin Russell puts on a show as the Morale of the story during an American Idol parody in the Chipola College play “Once Upon a Time” Wednesday. There will be another performance tonight at 7 p.m. at the Chipola Theater.
Leash issue dogs city
A resident appeared before the Marianna City Commission Tuesday night to inform them of a problem that has been dogging him for some time.
Funding of new health facility comes as surprise
In one of Florida’s worst budget years the fact that a new Jackson County Health Department is set to be funded, after being stricken from the list for so long, is in the words of the department’s director “just shocking.”
City gives share of property toward new health department
The Jackson County Health Department is one step closer to being located at the current location of the old Sykes building at the entrance to the Marianna-Jackson County Industrial Park.
Segways help injured veterans regain mobility
ARLINGTON, Va. - As his wife tells it, Jimmy Kinsey is strong-willed. Kinsey, a native of Foley, Ala., fought to hang onto his left leg for a year and a half after he was injured in an IED blast in Iraq. The 23-year-old’s left leg was amputated below the knee in July.
Grand Ridge man charged in bank robbery
A Grand Ridge man, who was under federal probation supervision, has been charged with robbery in connection with the Wednesday afternoon robbery of Superior Bank on Florida Highway 71 in Marianna.
Marissa’s bill signed by Crist
Gov. Charlie Crist has signed a bill that gives a 9-year-old disabled girl $1.2 million for injuries she sustained due to the state’s negligence.
Dueling GI Bills face showdown in Congress
WASHINGTON - Two approaches at expanding and modernizing educational benefits to military veterans through a new GI bill are clashing in both the U.S. House and Senate.
Gulf Coast lawmakers want changes to national flood bill
WASHINGTON - A Senate bill to renew the national flood insurance program is expected to reach a final vote this week, but not before lawmakers from Florida and other Gulf Coast states try to rewrite it.
City gives share of property toward new health department
The Jackson County Health Department is one step closer to being located at the current location of the Sykes building at the entrance to the Marianna-Jackson County Industrial Park.
Seamless admission idea draws fire from AU faculty
A number of Auburn University faculty members expressed concern, and even displeasure, Tuesday with a new program that would allow Auburn Montgomery students to attend classes on the main campus.
Ancient canoe found in Florida
ST. PETERSBURG — Stuck somewhere in the millennial muck of Weedon Island is a significant piece of history.
May 06, 2008
Lawson announces millions of dollars for Jackson County
Jackson County may be getting more than expected after hearing about the Legislature’s desperate struggle with declining revenue in the amount of $6 billion.
Florida DOT not part of connector project
A limited-access road other than U.S. 231, that would connect from the north to Interstate 10 in the Panhandle, is a possible state project but not in the near future, according to Florida Department of Transportation District 3 public information officer Tommie Speights.
Alabama connector could affect Campbellton
CAMPBELLTON – Of interest to townsfolk here on Tuesday was the long discussed Southeast Alabama connector to Interstate 10 in Northwest Florida, a proposal that resurfaced Monday in Dothan.
Marianna Commission meets Tuesday night
A regular meeting of the City of Marianna Commission is Tuesday at 6 p.m at Marianna City Hall.
Chipola’s ‘Once Upon A Time’ is May 8
“Once Upon a Time” tells the story of Oscar who is having trouble finding her own story, as she travels through other fairytales in search of her happy ending.
Wildflower Field Day announced
Gardening with native wildflowers will be the focus of a Wildflower Field Day being held on Saturday, May 17.
May 05, 2008
Border Patrol steps up checks on buses, trains
TAMPA, Fla. - It’s barely sunrise. The shadows under the passengers’ eyelids show it.
“Morning, everybody,” says a man in green, Jeremy Farner, standing between them and the moment they’re longing for: getting off this Greyhound bus, packed 55 bodies full.
VA: Current patients need have patience; clinic will serve 4,000
The first vets to get their primary health care at the new VA clinic in Marianna will be those not currently enrolled.
Baptist College of Florida to dedicate 24/7 prayer chapel at Graceville
The Baptist College of Florida in Graceville will dedicate its newly constructed Prayer Chapel during a special service on Friday at 10 a.m.
Population growing at some Jackson County schools
Portable buildings will play a big role in giving the room that’s needed for more children at county schools next year.
Connector road called economic ‘foyer’ for Florida, Alabama
Birmingham attorney Luther Strange, who was hired to represent private investors, said the I-10 connector has been on the drawing board for more than 25 years. He said it is not just a toll road, but an economic development “foyer.”
Florida revival attracting national attention
LAKELAND, Fla. - Dale Borgelt brought no X-rays to the Lakeland Center stage on Tuesday night - just pain, faith and a sheet of paper listing his date with a surgeon. He stood before Todd Bentley, 32, a tattooed, body-pierced, T-shirt-wearing evangelist from British Columbia who is drawing crowds and international attention to Polk County.
Traffic stop yields marijuana, arrests of Alabama men
A stop for speeding in Holmes County led to two subjects from Alabama being charged with possession of marijuana in excess of 20 grams and possession of a firearm while in the commission of a felony.
May 03, 2008
Marianna men charged in connection with copper theft
Two Marianna men have been arrested Friday after the theft of copper wire from a business in Marianna.
Grand Ridge announces annual cleanup day
Grand Ridge will be having its annual Spring Cleanup from Monday, May 5 through May 8, Thursday.
