Seventeen to Compete in the MHS Calendar Girl Contest

Seventeen Marianna High School students will compete in the 4th Annual Calendar Girl Contest. This year’s theme is “Masquerade Ball”. The top twelve finalists will each represent a month in the 2011 MHS Calendar.

The contest will be held on Thursday, January 20th, 2011 at 7:00 PM in the Marianna High School auditorium. Admission is $5.00 per person. Come out and support your favorite contestant. Contact Mavis McLean at MHS for additional information if needed, 850-482-9605, ext. 275.

Brianna Moss

Faith Moore

Haden Searcy

Irene Muniz

Jennifer Nagg

Jordan Hussey

Jordan Zielenski

Kelsey Olive

Madison Zimmerman

Marylu Sanchez

Morgan Cook

Na’Kista Mobley

Rebecca Williams

Shicola Weston

Stephanie Merrill

Taylor Downs

Tianna Thomas

Marianna Police Win Chase On Old Cottondale Road

On Saturday, January 8th, an Officer with the Marianna Police Department was patrolling the area around The Friendly Corner Sports Bar on St. Andrews Street, when the sounds of gunshots were heard. The Officer alerted other Officers and a search began for a possible suspect. While Officers were canvassing the area, an Officer was almost struck head on by the suspect vehicle. The Officer had to take evasive movements to avoid a collision.

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Marianna Police Make Drug Arrest

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Ronald Eudon Grant III will be criminally charged with violation of Florida Statutes 893.13(6b) Possession of less than 20 grams of Cannabis, 893.147(1) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, 316.193(1) Driving Under the Influence (controlled substance), 322.34(2) DWLSR with Knowledge, 893.13(6a) Possession of a Controlled Substance (Oxycodone), 893.13(6a) Possession of a Controlled Substance (Alprazolam), 893.13(6a) Possession of a Controlled Substance (Ritalin) and 499.03 Possession of Prescription Medication without a Prescription. Grant was transported to JCCF for further processing and housing awaiting first hearing.

LOCAL NEWS WEEK OF OCT 28

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LOCAL NEWS FOR WEEK OF OCTOBER 21

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Jackson Hospital Announces Mammopad® Technology

Mammopad® Technology now in use at Jackson Hospital

New technology to make mammography exams more comfortable

Jackson Hospital was the first in the region to offer digital mammography services and today, with the arrival of October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we announce an enhancement to our mammography services by incorporating a “comfort technology,” called MammoPad®.

One of our first patients having a mammogram today commented that the “‘soft’ pad was much more comfortable, warmer…”

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Local Queens Are Asking You to “Keep the Change”

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, local queens Riley Cleveland (Little Miss Marianna) and Kinsey Smith (Little Miss Independence) are asking you to keep the change at several local restaurants. All proceeds will benefit the Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation. Please drop your loose change in the designated jars around Marianna restaurants to support a worthy cause.