Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, April 24, the White Springs Town Council held its organizational meeting for the newly elected town council. After the vacating of the council by the previous administration,…
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Lafayette Commission approves resolutions
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, April 22, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The commission first opened the second public hearing regarding the Community Block…
Jasper City Council and the public thank Public Works Director
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, April 18, the Jasper City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the approval of the agenda, at which time the council added…
Suwannee Commissioners focus on grant submission concerns
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, April 15, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the approval of the previous meeting’s minutes, followed…
Mathis gets road closed while linemen acknowledged
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Since January, Hamilton County realtor Jorrie Mathis has wanted to get a stretch of public road closed to the public and has petitioned the county to act on this….
Suwannee Commissioners approve multiple ordinances
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, April 1, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the approval of the minutes, with one correction….
Jennings Town Council comes together for monthly meeting
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Jennings Town Council met for its monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 1, at the Town Hall. The meeting, which lasted less than 10 minutes, provided no new updates…
Branford Town Council engages in heated debate over assistant town clerk appointment
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com From grant decisions and cemetery maintenance to a contentious hiring process, the Branford Town Council covered a range of pressing topics during its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 11….
Esports program and District Spelling Bee winners recognized by Suwannee School Board
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com During its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 25, the Suwannee County School Board showcased the rising prominence of Esports in Suwannee Middle School (SMS). The school’s team kicked off…
Jasper City Council swears in new police officer
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, March 20, the Jasper City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the approval of the agenda, followed by a call for public…
Alzheimer’s Association presents to the Lafayette County commissioners
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its second meeting of the month at the county courthouse in Mayo on Tuesday, March 25. At the meeting, commissioners…
Lafayette County School Board moves forward with advertisement for architect RFQs
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Two students and two educators were honored during the Lafayette County School Board’s regular meeting on Tuesday, March 18. The meeting opened with Superintendent Robby Edwards leading the recognition…
Hamilton County Commissioners moves on RV ordinance
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners met on Tuesday, March 18, at the County Courthouse in Jasper. Among the issues tackled early in the evening was a public…
Suwannee Commissioners express frustrations with Matco
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, March 18, 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…
Economic Development Director Jimmy Norris announces resignation at Suwannee commissioners’ meeting
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, March 4, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the approval of the minutes from the previous…
Jennings Town Council addresses various updates
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, March 4, the Jennings Town Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. Besides a few updates and a motion to approve auditor services for the 2024 to…
Suwannee County School Board recognizes Branford Beta Club achievements
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com During its regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 28, held at Branford Elementary School, the Suwannee County School Board, led by Superintendent Ronnie Gray, took a moment to recognize the…