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July 29, 2008
School board sets tentative millage, budget
The School Board of Jackson County has set a tentative millage rate and confirmed it’s proposed budget for the 2008-2009 fiscal year. The budget figure comes to $96,144,082 and includes much more than local tax money.
Judge: EPA turned Everglades “blind eye”
A federal judge says the U.S Environmental Protection Agency turned a “blind eye” to protecting the Everglades under the Clean Water Act.
Butterworth resigns as DCF secretary
Bob Butterworth tendered his resignation today as Secretary of the Department of Children and Families
Possum Festival plans announced
The Town of Wausau has announced plans for the 39th Annual Wausau Fun Day and Possum Festival.
July 28, 2008
Political forum set for next Friday
The three candidates seeking the office of Jackson County Superintendent of Schools will participate in a candidate’s forum specifically for that race next Friday.
Coley presents grant money for two Marianna parks
Marianna city officials welcomed Rep. Marti Coley with open arms Monday as the District 7 legislator stopped by to present two parks grant checks from the state.
Borrowed golf cart stolen from MERE
A borrowed golf cart has been stolen from the MERE complex, and officers believe it went missing sometime Saturday, according to Capt. Bill Bryant of the Marianna Police Department.
2 promotions among changes at MPD
New Marianna Police Chief Hayes Baggett has promoted two officers, shifted another to a position more in keeping with his actual job duties, and graduated one employee from a law enforcement academy program.
Marianna family devastated after Sunday night fire
Four young children, their mother and grandmother are struggling to rebuild their lives after a house fire destroyed many of their belongings Sunday night.
Diane Caputo is Red Cross Jackson County volunteer of the year
There were 18 single-family house fires in Jackson County between July 1, 2007 and June of this year. Diane Caputo and her husband Richard were the first volunteers to respond to about 95 percent of them, according to the Central Panhandle Chapter of the American Red Cross.
Carter’s new fight, over Ga. dams, a familiar one
President Carter has spent his golden years as a global humanitarian: a Nobel laureate pushing for peace in the Middle East, speaking out against the war in Iraq and battling to eradicate deadly diseases in Africa and Asia.
Activists recreate Ga. lynchings with new hope
It’s become a familiar, if painful, annual tradition in Monroe, Ga.: Civil rights activists gathered Friday at the Moore’s Ford Bridge to re-enact the unsolved 1946 lynchings of two black couples.
July 27, 2008
Most of $5M fund for needy troops unused in Fla.
A $5 million fund created by the Legislature for Florida National Guard and Reserve troops has mostly been taken back by lawmakers after it was left generally unused.
Family of televangelist prospers
Here in the gentle hills of north Texas, televangelist Kenneth Copeland has built a religious empire teaching that God wants his followers to prosper.
July 26, 2008
Two skate parks planned
As state funds roll in, Jackson County will have two new places to go skateboarding, in addition to other improvements slated for area parks.
Program could help some vets find jobs
Some area veterans will soon have help finding employment under the wing of Life Management Center of Northwest Florida.
July 25, 2008
Jackson commission acts on new liquor store, landfill and more
A new liquor store is on tap for Jackson County, with the development approved Tuesday by the Jackson County Commissioners in a 4-1 vote, with board member Milton Pittman casting the lone opposing vote.
Man arrested in fake officer incident
A man from Springfield was arrested in reference to an investigation regarding the false impersonation of a law enforcement officer.
CyberCrime Unit opens office in Milton
Florida’s attorney general has completed a planned expansion of his CyberCrime Unit by opening an office in the state’s Panhandle.
Seven men charged in 57-count indictment in seafood investigation
A two-year investigation by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s fisheries service (NOAA), the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the United States Attorney’s Office involving marine species illegally caught in Florida and shipped out of state has resulted in a 57-count federal indictment against seven individuals.
July 24, 2008
County agrees issue bonds to advance developments
Jackson County Commissioners have agreed to be the conduit through which industrial revenue bonds can be issued to help finance two new major developments in the county.
Grand Jury Hands Down Indictment in ValuLodge Murder
Panama City – A grand jury hands down a three count indictment against a man who police say raped and killed a Panama City teenager.
On July 10, police discovered the body of 13 year-old Melinda Hinson at the Valu-Lodge on 15th Street.
Authorities investigate child’s death in Cypress
Authorities are investigating the early-morning death of a 5-year-old child in Cypress.
Unknown disease killing off Florida’s state tree
The sabal palm, Florida’s state tree, is under attack by a microscopic killer that has scientists stumped.
Florida growers want compensation for tomato scare
Florida tomato growers want compensation from the federal government for millions of dollars lost because of an investigation that originally focused on raw tomatoes after a salmonella outbreak in parts of the country this spring.
Graceville High School 2008-2009 dress code
Graceville High School dress codes.
Grand Ridge School 2008-2009 dress code
Grand Ridge School dress codes.
Riverside Elementary School 2008-2009 dress code
Riverside Elementary School dress codes.
Marianna Middle School 2008-2009 dress code
Dress codes for Marianna Middle School.
Marianna High School 2008-2009 dress code
Marianna High School dress code for the upcoming school year.
