Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A tense meeting on Thursday, June 12, regarding the hiring of White Springs Town Manager Elmon Lee Garner led to Mayor Tonja Brown abruptly walking out of the meeting….
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Suwannee Commissioners hear updates on Suwannee County Fire Rescue plans
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, June 17, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. They began by approving the minutes from the previous three meetings, then…
Lafayette Commission receives annual report from Meridian Healthcare
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, June 10, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners held its regularly scheduled meeting. The Board started by approving the minutes from the previous meeting. They then…
Mayo Town Council discusses land development updates
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, June 9, the Mayo Town Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. They began by approving the agenda for the evening with no modifications. After that, the…
Live Oak City Council nixes speed detection cameras
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com During its regular meeting on Tuesday, June 10,the Live Oak City Council addressed a proposal to bring speed detection cameras to school zones throughout the city in an effort…
Jean-Bart stays on as White Springs attorney, search begins for new town manager
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The search is underway for a new town manager for White Springs following approval to proceed with the termination of former Town Manager Vanessa George. Ten candidate applications were…
Lafayette County School Board honors final Students of the Month for 2024-25 year
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Four students were recognized for their outstanding character, academic improvement, and leadership during the Lafayette County School Board’s meeting on Tuesday, May 27. The recognitions were part of the…
Board OKs new cameras for water plant, campground
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 3, at the county courthouse. During the meeting, a discussion between the Board…
Suwannee Commissioners discuss the North Florida Water Utilities Authority
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, June 3, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the Board approving the minutes of its previous…
Lafayette Commission declares May as National Foster Care Month
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, May 27, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. After approving the minutes from the previous meeting, the Board called for…
Students recognized for achievements
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, May 27, the Suwannee County School Board met for its regular board meeting, which started off as a recognition of the school district’s ambassadors, who represent Suwannee…
Ordinance tabled, Roberson sides on fence issue
Jason Futch: reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners met at the courthouse in Jasper on Tuesday, May 20, for its regular meeting. The Board discussed various topics, but two particular…
Suwannee Commissioners decide to rehire Jimmy Norris
Christian Peterson: reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, May 20, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. Chairman Travis Land began by addressing public concerns he had overheard regarding…
Branford library expansion underway
Danny Federico: reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee River Regional Library, Robert Leonard Building, in Branford, is on track for a major expansion, thanks to a long-awaited state grant. During the Branford Town Council’s regularly…
Jasper City Council discusses code enforcement concerns
Christian Peterson: reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, May 15, the Jasper City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the approval of the agenda for the evening. The Council then…
Live Oak City Council forgoes discussion on Oak Haven project
Jason Futch: reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A packed Live Oak City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 13, had residents ready to share their concerns about the proposed Oak Haven project that has been hotly contested….
Audit finds Suwannee County School District fiscally sound for 2023-24 year
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com According to the Florida Auditor General’s report, the Suwannee County School District recently received clean findings in its annual financial audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024….