Marianna News

For a lot of us born in the United States, we take our citizenship for granted. For dozens of local residents, they've waited years, even decades for this day.

Jackson County Sheriff's Investigators say Bates, who lived down the street, was walking from his home after school to visit his aunt who also lives on Bates Road.

Marianna- Madeline and Harold Altman endured a pain no parent should ever have to experience.

On Sunday May 12, 2013 at approximately 10:28 p.m., Deputies from the Jackson County Sheriffs Office arrived at an address on Suncrest Road in Marianna, Florida in reference to information obtained that stolen items were possibly at the residence.

But he told NewsChannel 7 that perhaps this Saturday was his greatest honor. Lieutenant John Authemend presented the Portland, Oregon native with the Coast Guard Public Service Commendation Award at Madison's Warehouse Restaurant in Marianna.

On May 10th, 2013 at approximately 2:52 a.m., officers with the Marianna Police Department responded to the area of Myles St.

In this file photo released on Wednesday Oct. 12, 2011 by the state media Cubadebate website, convicted Cuban agent Rene Gonzalez talks on the phone accompanied by his youngest daughter Ivette, after he was freed from a Florida jail, after serving 13 years of a 15-year sentence, in Marianna, Fla.

Marianna- It's been said, when 'plan a' fails- there's Plan B. Jackson Hospital OB/GYN Dr.

Marianna- In the past, getting a tough topic like alcohol sales on the referendum, required a petition with signatures from 25% of Jackson County voters.

The Florida Legislature passed a bill last week that could help all restaurants sell liquor, wine and beer in counties where that is not currently allowed, including Calhoun, Holmes, Jackson, Liberty and Washington counties.

State lawmakers are committing to set aside funding for the University of South Florida so its researchers can go ahead with a plan to exhume bodies at the controversial, former Dozier School for Boys in Marianna.

Marianna- Andrew Johnson was accused of stabbing his girlfriend, 25 year old Krista Stevenson to death in their greenwood home early Sunday morning.

Greenwood- Neighbor Sherry McGriff was one of the last people to see 25 year old mother of four, Krista Stevenson alive at a club called George Barnes in Marianna Sunday night.

On 04-10-2013 a senior citizen, who is a resident of Marianna, was approached in Walmart by an unidentified black female.

Marianna- Friday was the deadline for government agencies to file a claim with BP for the 2010 oil spill.

Marianna- As many as 20 jobs may be coming to Jackson County through what county officials said was a 'win-win' situation them.