Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, July 8, 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…
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Residents fume over White Springs Fire Department’s Fourth of July weekend absence
Jason Futch [email protected] White Springs Fire Department Chief Steve Stith was in hot water on Tuesday, July 8, during the regular Town Council meeting at the White Springs Public Library. The issue…
Suwannee County School Board honors 20 retirees
Danny Federico [email protected] During its regular meeting on Tuesday evening, June 24, the Suwannee County School Board took the time to recognize 20 educators and staff members who retired at the end…
Suwannee sheriff’s office and commissioners clash
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, July 1, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting, during which concerns were raised regarding the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office and…
Hamilton County receives 2023-24 fiscal year audit report
Jason Futch [email protected] The Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, July 1, at the county courthouse. During the meeting, the Commissioners had the opportunity to…
Lafayette Commission approves multiple construction agreements
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Monday, June 23, 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…
From sunrise to sewer lines, Jasper City Council discusses multiple issues
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Thursday, June 26, the Jasper City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the addition of two items: a discussion with possible action regarding…
Branford approves interlocal agreement with county for fire services
Danny Federico [email protected] The Branford Town Council met on Monday evening, June 16, to discuss the potential approval of an improved interlocal agreement with Suwannee County for fire and emergency medical services….
Lafayette County School Board continues summer business
Danny Federico [email protected] Although summer break is in full-swing, school administration throughout the area are still open and working hard to prepare for the upcoming school year. This includes the Lafayette County…
Brown refuses to resign as mayor amid allegations of charter violations
Jason Futch [email protected] 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….
Suwannee Commissioners hear updates on Suwannee County Fire Rescue plans
Christian Peterson [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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…