Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com During Riverbend News’ continuing investigation into the incidents that occurred at the Hamilton County Animal Control facility late in October, the same question has arisen many times: What is…
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Arrests made in Jasper Ace Hardware break-in; firearms stolen
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Two individuals were arrested Thursday, Nov. 9, after breaking into the Jasper Ace Hardware. The suspects, 19-year-old Jasper resident Justin Lavell Thomas and 30-year-old Jennings resident Jason Dakota Temple,…
Jasper welcomes new interim City Manager Mark Meyers
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Mark Meyers was born in 1965, and graduated from St. Petersburg Catholic High School in St. Petersburg, Fla. After high school, he went to Florida State University. Upon completing…
Beloved coach Timothy Andrew May remembered for impactful legacy
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, Nov. 6, Timothy Andrew May passed away as a result of health issues. May was the proud father of six children and a loving husband to Erica…
Multiple brands of pouch applesauce recalled due to lead content
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com “As reported in a safety alert issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, the FDA, along with the North Carolina Department of Health…
Collision claims life on County Road 53
Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com According to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), on Tuesday, Oct. 31, at approximately 6 a.m. a sedan driven by a 58-year-old San Francisco, Calif., man was…
Human remains recovered in a house fire in Mayo
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Wednesday, Oct. 25, around 8:45 p.m., a citizen noticed a mobile home, located at 1232 NE Rowan Rd, in Lafayette County in a blaze and notified Lafayette County…
Unleashing the Truth Part 2: What went down in the Hamilton County pound?
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com In its continuing investigation into the Hamilton County Animal Control facility under the care of former Animal Control Officer Alicia Anderson, Riverbend News sat down with Stacy Allen and…
Savor the flavor at the Third-annual Wellborn Cornbread Festival
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Get ready for a day filled with delicious cornbread, mouthwatering chili and thrilling cornhole tournaments at the upcoming Third-annual Wellborn Cornbread Festival, hosted by the Wellborn Community Association. This…
Soar to new heights at Wings Over Suwannee
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Aviation enthusiasts, whether young or young at heart, it’s time to get ready for an exhilarating experience at the annual Wings Over Suwannee fly-in, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 4,…
Alabama fugitive caught by LCSO
Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office Contributor The US Marshals Florida Caribbean Regional Fugitive Task Force received information on Monday, Oct. 30, from the US Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force in Birmingham,…
HCSO announces driver’s license and vehicle inspection checkpoints
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Contributor The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) will be conducting driver’s license and vehicle inspection checkpoints during the weeks of Monday, Nov. 6 until Sunday, Dec. 31, in…
Family displaced following house fire
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Last week, on Wednesday, Oct. 18, a fire claimed the home of a young Jasper family. Luke Hartman, his wife and one year old son lost everything they own…
Unleashing the Truth Part 1: Allegations of animal neglect spark outrage in Jasper community
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Recent social media posts regarding the status of animals in Hamilton County Animal Control, located in Jasper, have led to a controversy. The posts, which include a photo of…
One dead, two injured in Jasper shooting
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Jasper Police Department is currently investigating a shooting that occurred on Friday night, Oct. 27, which left two individuals injured and one fatally wounded. One of the two…
FEMA extends application deadline
FEMA Contributor Florida homeowners and renters in 18 counties who had uninsured losses caused by HurricaneIdalia have until Wednesday Nov. 29, 2023, to apply for Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) disaster assistance….
Farm Share coming to Suwannee County
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Farm Share is the number one food bank in the United States according to 24/7 WallStreet. Farm Share’s goal is “to make sure no Floridian goes hungry.” Therfore, as…