Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) announced RapidFiber is now available to all Hamilton County members on Tuesday, March 3, during the regular commissioners meeting. SVEC External Affairs Manager Katelyn…
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Lafayette Commission continues burn ban
On Tuesday, Feb. 24, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the board approving the minutes from the previous meeting before calling…
Suwannee County School Board honors state golf champion, $40k scholarship recipient
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org During their Tuesday, Jan. 27, regular meeting, members of the Suwannee County School Board took the time to recognize two students for their outstanding achievements. First to be recognized…
Lafayette School Board approves agreements, policies at Feb. 17 meeting
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org The Lafayette County School Board met for its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 17. The meeting began with Superintendent Robbie Edwards recognizing the district’s Students of the Month….
More details revealed regarding 2025 cyberattack on City of Live Oak, $60,000 payment
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Details surrounding a cyberattack on the City of Live Oak last year emerged after a year of questions. During its regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 10, the Live Oak…
Suwannee Commissioners discuss upcoming water reclamation project
On Tuesday, Feb. 17, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the board approving the minutes from the previous meeting, and the…
Lafayette Commission discusses Live Local Act concerns
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, Feb. 10, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The board began by approving the minutes from the previous meeting before opening the floor to public comment. The first…
Lafayette County School Board approves utility easement for Town of Mayo
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org The Lafayette County School Board met on Tuesday, Jan. 20, beginning by recognizing January’s Students of the Month. Each student was nominated by their teacher for their growth in…
Fouchecourt appointed to White Springs Town Council as it sets public decorum rules
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, Feb. 10, the White Springs Town Council held its regular meeting at Town Hall. During the meeting, the council welcomed a new member and set rules…
Suwannee County Commissioners to rebid courthouse dome repairs
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, Feb. 3, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting opened with approval of minutes from the previous meeting, followed by a call for public comment. Paul Snipes addressed the board, stating he…
Hamilton County commissioners conduct business of the county
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners held its regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 3, at the county courthouse in Jasper. During the meeting, commissioners touched on several topics…
County fire and EMS services continue to be discussed in Jennings
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Jennings Town Council held its regularly scheduled meeting at town hall on Tuesday, Feb. 3. Among the topics discussed was the possibility of bringing Hamilton County Fire Rescue…
Lafayette Commission extends multiple grant projects
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, Jan. 27, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. Uniquely this time, due to repairs in the courthouse, the meeting was…
Lafayette School Board hears first round of public input regarding school-start times
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org During its regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 16, the Lafayette County School Board recognized the district’s Students of the Month and heard its first bout of public input on…
Suwannee Commissioners approve multiple agreement amendments
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, Jan. 20, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The board began by approving the minutes from the previous meeting, followed by a call for public comment, to which…
Former White Springs councilwoman’s compensation sparks debate
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org During the regular meeting of the White Springs Town Council on Tuesday, Jan. 13, debate ensued over whether the town would request wages paid to former Councilwoman Shirley…
Lafayette receives million-dollar grant for flooding issues
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, Jan. 13, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the board approving the minutes from the previous…