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February 13, 2008
Love and caregiver
It's a selfless kind of love that exists between a caregiver and their patient.
Animal control costs going up
Jackson County communities under an inter-local agreement for Jackson County Animal Control will soon be paying an increase in service fees.
New health agency head speaks of goals past and present
Holly Benson could have canceled her noon speaking engagement in Marianna Tuesday and been forgiven. Gov. Charlie Crist had just hours before changed her job from the head of one high profile state agency to another.
Realtors association begins major marketing campaign
While admittedly the real estate business is cyclical and will probably get better on its own, the Chipola Area Board of Realtors isn't waiting for that to happen; it's starting a major marketing campaign to sell "The Real Florida."
Interlocal animal control fee increased
Jackson County communities under inter-local agreement for Jackson County Animal Control will soon be paying an increase in service fees.
NEWS ALERT: Realtors association begins marketing campaign
While admittedly the real estate business is cyclical and will probably get better on its own, the Chipola Area Board of Realtors isn't waiting for that to happen; it's starting a major marketing campaign to sell "The Real Florida."
DEVELOPING STORY: Old city hall may be preserved
GRACEVILLE: The old city hall in Graceville will be preserved if the city gets the historical grant it's applying for.
NEWS UPDATE
With a major decrease in annual revenue looming, Jackson County commissioners are questioning the fiscal responsibility of moving forward with the construction of a new county administration building.
February 12, 2008
Coley speaks up on teaching evolution
State Rep. Marti Coley, R-Marianna, is standing up for her constituents who want evolution taught as theory not fact.
Grand Ridge woman pleads not guilty
The Grand Ridge woman accused of shooting her boyfriend to death and hiding his body in a shed late last year entered a not guilty plea in the case Tuesday morning.
Compass Lake drainage, parking come before commissioners
An unusually large crowd at Tuesday's Jackson County Commission meeting might be attributed to two agenda items pertaining to Compass Lake.
Investigative notes reveal more about Baker family murder
The state released three years worth of discovery materials to defense attorney Walter Smith Tuesday as the lawyer prepares to defend Wesley Jonathan Williams on four first-degree murder charges.
Coley speaks up on teaching evolution
State Rep. Marti Coley, R-Marianna, is standing up for her constituents who want evolution taught as theory not fact.
County employee, commissioners table racial slur issue
A Jackson County Road and Bridge employee dissatisfied with the way county administration handled a racial slur incident was asked by county commissioners to wait one more month for the issue to be resolved.
NEWS ALERT: Tornado watch issued
Jackson County is included in a tornado watch that extends until 8 p.m. CST.
Woman enters not guilty plea in death of boyfriend
The Grand Ridge woman accused of shooting her boyfriend to death and hiding his body in a shed late last year entered a not guilty plea in the case Tuesday morning.
NEWS UPDATE: Coley speaks up on teaching evolution
State Rep. Marti Coley is standing up for her constituents who want evolution taught as theory not fact.
NEWS ALERT: Quadruple murder case developments
The state has turned over its discovery materials to the attorney representing quadruple-murder suspect Jonathan Wesley Williams.
February 11, 2008
Hurt still lingers
A Jackson County Road and Bridge employee is on the agenda for today's Jackson County Commission meeting.
NEWS ALERT
A Jackson County Road and Bridge employee, unhappy with the county's handling of a racial-slur complaint, is on the agenda for the Tuesday Jackson County Commission meeting.
Immediate future of old school in question
A second life for the main building of the old Marianna high school may be further away than thought.
February 09, 2008
‘Take up your cross’: Man is walking from Quincy to California
If you should happen to see him walking down the highway with his white life-sized cross, don't bother getting out your coin purse.
Jacob mayor sets record straight
Jacob City Mayor David Pittman is protesting a statement made in a Jackson County Floridan article that could be interpreted to mean that his taking office and the effectiveness of the current city charter occurred simultaneously.
Schools’ emergency calling system to be tested
Parents, guardians, maybe grandparents, you'll be getting a call from the Jackson County School Board Monday.
Not your typical study hall: Students prepare with an FCAT safari
It's a jungle out there, especially for those lacking a good education. So what better way to prepare students than an FCAT safari-
Graceville man dies in Friday crash
A Graceville man was killed and a youngster seriously injured in a Washington County traffic crash Friday night.
February 07, 2008
Valentine dance can raise money to help buy the local ladies auxiliary a home
Tonight, there'll be dancing, dinner and door prizes all in the name of love ... and raising funds for an active local organization in need of a home.
Former Jacob clerk appealing her dismissal
Fired Jacob city clerk Verloria Wilson claims insufficient notice and is appealing her dismissal on other grounds as well.
Marianna drinking water okay
A week ago today, the City of Marianna put forth a public notice about the city's drinking water, but a city official says it's no cause for alarm.
February 06, 2008
Jail beds dwindling
As the number of state-funded prison beds in county jails dwindles, officials in five Panhandle counties are hoping to get them back or find a way to offset the potential loss.
