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May 14, 2008
Calhoun corrections officer Strawn arrested again
The Calhoun County correctional officer accused of bribing and propositioning an inmate for sex in exchange for special treatment now faces separate charges by another law enforcement agency.
May 13, 2008
Clinic offers new options for veterans
On Monday, old friends Bill Gardener and Achille Coretti traveled 40 miles from their homes in Sunny Hills to attend a ceremony marking the establishment of a new veterans outpatient clinic in Marianna.
Chipola claims state baseball crown
Ryan Chaffee struck out 18 Manatee hitters in a complete game shutout Tuesday to lead the Chipola Indians to a 6-0 win in the state title game in Winter Haven.
Medicaid cut won’t hurt patients, staff, at Marianna Health and Rehab
The staff and residents at Marianna Health and Rehabilitation Center won’t have to worry any time soon whether statewide rate cuts on Medicaid funding will affect their livelihood.
County clears last hurdle for new health department
What’s left of the old tornado-stricken Sykes call center will soon be cleared away to make room for a new Jackson County Health Department.
Florida’s Recount: The Movie!
It’s not a horror movie, although it is Hollywood spin. But to many Floridians, HBO’s homage to the 2000 presidential vote-counting debacle will be a cringe-inducing look back at democracy in action in their home state — and it might prompt questions on whether, in this presidential election year, it could happen again.
Tour of homes planned in Marianna, Fla.
The Chipola Historical Trust’s 2008 Historic Tour of Homes will be Saturday, May 17, from 10:00am-4:00pm.
May 12, 2008
Tips for reducing fuel bills
The cost of cooling and heating homes is going up for many area residents. Nonetheless, some steps can be taken to ease the blow.
Correctional officer arrested on drug charges
A state correctional officer at the Washington Correctional Institution near Chipley wound up behind bars himself last weekend after being accused of smuggling contraband into the prison and selling it to inmates.
Florida Public Utilities plans rate increase
A rate increase for Florida Public Utilities customers will go into effect later this month.
Jackson County man charged with animal cruelty
A Jackson County man was arrested on animal cruelty charges Monday and, with his consent, many of his horses have been turned over to a volunteer who offered to rescue the Arabian mares and stallions.
May 11, 2008
Tornado watch in effect for Jackson, adjoining areas
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Jackson County and the surrounding area until 12 p.m. CDT (Noon) today.
May 10, 2008
Postal price changes start today
That little sticky thing that ensures your letter will be mailed is going up by a penny Monday morning.
Windy weather, rain expected on Mother’s Day
It might be a good idea to bring the Mother’s Day festivities inside during the first half of the day.
Family copes with loss, follows investigation of daughter’s death
Scot Black couldn’t get past four letters: M-a-r-y.
Gulf Coast Triathlon Death
Panama City Beach—A competitor in Saturday’s Gulf Coast Triathlon is rushed to the hospital during the swim portion of the race.
Arrest made in bomb threat,manufacture
Charges made in investigation after the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office was made aware of a bomb threat made by a thirteen-year-old male student attending the Graduation Assistance Program.
May 09, 2008
Road work on US 90
Construction Begins Soon on US 90 between Marianna and Grand Ridge.
Florida congressman suggests splitting tanker contract
WASHINGTON – An influential member of Congress from Florida has asked the Air Force to consider splitting its controversial $35 billion contract for new refueling tankers in two.
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.
