Marianna, Florida — Deputies are searching for a missing woman last seen near Moore Road, prompting a public alert.
According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, 46-year-old Mary Young was last seen Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in the Marianna area near Moore Road. Authorities are asking residents across Jackson County and nearby communities to help locate her.
Investigators said Young is 5 feet 6 inches tall, with black hair and brown eyes. Officials believe she may be traveling in the direction of Dothan, Alabama, though her exact location remains unknown.
The sheriff’s office released a public notice and photo as part of the search effort and is encouraging anyone who may have seen Young or knows where she might be to contact authorities.
According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, tips from the public often play a key role in locating missing individuals, especially when travel between counties or states is possible.
Anyone with information about Mary Young’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office at 850-482-9624.
Authorities did not immediately release additional details about the circumstances surrounding her disappearance but said the case remains an active search.
Residents in Marianna, Jackson County, and surrounding areas of the Florida Panhandle and southeast Alabama are encouraged to remain alert and report any relevant sightings.
Missing-person alerts can be especially important for students, commuters, and service workers traveling between Marianna and Dothan, where cross-state traffic is common.
Officials say even small details may help investigators determine Young’s last known movements.
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