Jason Futch [email protected] 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,…
Category: Community News
Hamilton County commissioners deny road closure
Jason Futch [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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,…
Fresh Stop celebrates grand opening
Fresh Stop Store #1407, located at 6886 Suwannee Plaza Ln, in Live Oak, held its grand opening on Friday, Dec. 12. Throughout the week of Monday, Dec. 15, the store held its…
More information revealed in November HCSO drug bust
Jason Futch [email protected] The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), working in conjunction with its Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team, conducted two simultaneous search warrants in southwest Jasper. The search warrants, executed…
The Arc is coming to Mayo
Lafayette County is growing at a rapid pace, and with that growth comes the introduction of new, community-centered organizations. A group of local citizens has been working closely with The Arc to…
Hamilton County High School mourns the passing of Dean Morell
Jason Futch [email protected] Hamilton County High School (HCHS) faculty and students recently mourned the loss of a beloved high school Spanish teacher. Dean Morell, who passed away on Sunday, Nov. 30, was…
What’s going on in your church?
Danny Federico [email protected] Do you know of any upcoming church events happening in the tri-county area? Please share them with us! We want to cover your fundraisers, revivals, yard sales, luncheons, concerts…
A Festival of Lessons and Carols to be presented
Bill and Linda Poplin Contributor A Festival of Lessons and Carols will be presented at Covenant First Presbyterian Church, located at 421 White Ave., in Live Oak, at 6 p.m. on Sunday,…
Teacher’s union president speaks of challenges in state education
Jason Futch [email protected] Andrew Spar is a veteran teacher, having taught students in Volusia County since 1994. Throughout his career, he had the opportunity to become a union leader, starting with the…
Christmas Hemming enshrined in state history
Jason Futch [email protected] Christmas Hemming, born into slavery in the 1830s, rose to become one of the largest landowners in Suwannee County’s early history. After gaining his freedom, he purchased land in…
SVEC hosts another Touch-A- Truck event
Christian Peterson [email protected] The sun shone brightly on Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) on Saturday, Nov. 22. Early in the morning, unique vehicles from across the Suwannee Valley area filed onto the…
Mayo celebrates the beginning of the Christmas season
Christian Peterson [email protected] Mayo officially welcomed the Christmas season on Saturday, Nov. 29, beginning with the Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Hometown Holiday Market. Vendors from across Lafayette County set up…
Bulldogs’ baseball team holding 13-gun raffle to support upcoming season
Danny Federico [email protected] The Suwannee High School baseball program is holding a 13-gun raffle as a fundraiser for its upcoming season. One firearm will be raffled off during every home baseball game…
Vivid Visions launches Holiday Gift Card and Donation Drive
Danny Federico [email protected] Vivid Visions, Inc., the Suwannee County Domestic Violence Crisis Center and Shelter, has officially launched a holiday Gift Card and Donation Drive to support women and children receiving services…
Suwannee River Regional Library’s literacy department seeking volunteer tutors
Jason Futch [email protected] The Suwannee River Regional Library’s (SRRL) literacy department is seeking volunteer tutors to help local students achieve their academic goals. The library system serves Hamilton, Madison and Suwannee Counties,…
US Postal Service announces recommended mailing dates
Hailey Waldo [email protected] Recently, the U.S. Postal Service announced the recommended mailing and shipping send-by-dates for expected delivery before Thursday, Dec. 25. 2025 holiday shipping dates for Contiguous U.S. (lower 48 states):…