Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org During the Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 6, a proposal was made to amend the county’s code enforcement ordinance. The amendment would allow the…
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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…
White Springs Town Council votes to forfeit Aldridge’s seat
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The White Springs Town Council met for a special-called meeting on Monday, Jan. 5, to determine the future of the council seat occupied by Shirley Aldridge, who was appointed…
Jennings Police Department urges for EMS service in Jennings
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Jennings Town Council held its first meeting of the year on Tuesday, Jan. 6. During the meeting, Jennings Police Department (JPD) Lt. Shawn Raggins addressed the council on…
Tensions rise during Live Oak City Council meeting
Ady Hammock editor@riverbendnews.org The Live Oak City Council’s Tuesday, Dec. 9, meeting opened with approval of the agenda before City Manager Larry Sessions invited council members to the front of the room…
Jason Furry approved as Suwannee County Administrator
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org The Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 6. The meeting opened with the approval of the previous meeting’s minutes. One…
Hearings open final Hamilton County Commission meeting of the year, tension closes it
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners met for its final regular meeting of the year on Tuesday, Dec. 16, at the county courthouse. The meeting opened with three…
Suwannee commissioners move forward with Furry for county administrator
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org The Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met Tuesday, Dec. 16, for its final meeting of 2025. The evening began with the approval of minutes from the Tuesday, Dec….
Branford Town Council debates ladder truck purchase
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org During its regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 9, the Branford Town Council discussed the volunteer fire department’s aerial truck and a statewide training conference in Orlando. Terry Burgess, representing…
Suwannee School Board recognizes perfect FAST scores
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org The Suwannee County School Board met on Tuesday, Nov. 18, for its regularly scheduled meeting. The evening began with Superintendent Ronnie Gray presiding, as the first order of business…
Lafayette commissioners cancel second meeting in December
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, Dec. 9, 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…
Town of White Springs bans gambling; discusses Telford Hotel
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The White Springs Town Council met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 9. At the meeting, the council members struck the final nail in the coffin regarding gambling,…
Hamilton County commissioners deny road closure
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org A group of Jasper residents came together during the Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners’ regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 2, to oppose a proposed road closure. The proposal…
Jennings Police Department receives approval for new equipment
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Jennings Police Department (JPD) will soon receive new laptops and printers for its patrol vehicles. During the regular meeting of the Jennings Town Council on Tuesday, Dec. 2,…
Suwannee County Commissioners send letter to Governor acknowledging passing of Commissioner Perkins
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnewsnews.org On Tuesday, Dec. 2, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting, beginning with the board approving the minutes from the previous regular meeting….
County takes control of Emergency Management following dismal audit findings
County to hire consultant to help with future guidance Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org A sweeping forensic audit of the Suwannee County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) revealed what county leaders called “significant structural failures,”…
“I do appreciate the opportunity to serve as your chair.” Lafayette Commission hosts reorganization meeting
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnewsnews.org On Tuesday, Nov. 25, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The evening was initially opened by Clerk of Court Steve Land, as…