I am Phyllis T. Daniels candidate for Jackson County School Board, District 5. A lifelong resident of Jackson County, my husband, Leland, and I reside on the family farm in Dellwood where we raised our two sons, Ty and Rett. For four decades, I enjoyed a career in public education as a Jackson County School Board employee working as a teacher, coach, bus driver, school based and district level administrator before retiring in 2022. My agenda as a school board member is simple; (1) provide...

The Graceville City Commission handled a wide range of city business during its September regular meeting, approving a manufactured home variance, recognizing the arts, setting Halloween trick-or-treating hours and moving forward with additional work on the Cliff Street and Second Avenue project. Commissioners also heard updates on several major grant-funded projects and listened to concerns from residents regarding loose and aggressive animals within the city. One of the first items before...

The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners addressed a wide range of county business during its regular meeting on Tuesday, September 22, approving the county’s final budget and millage rate for the upcoming fiscal year along with several grant applications, infrastructure projects, public safety measures and improvements aimed at recreation and tourism. The meeting was held at 6 p.m. and included action on towing rates, improvements at Great Oaks in Greenwood, beautification plans for...