Category: Community News

Danny Federico [email protected] Each year, the lead-up to Thanksgiving marks the celebration of Farm City Week, a dedicated period aimed at spotlighting the vital and mutually beneficial collaborations between rural and urban…

Christian Peterson [email protected] Christmas is quickly coming, and with that means the announcement of Christmas events. One of those events is the infamous Christmas on Bridge Street. On Friday, Dec. 6, from…

Jason Futch [email protected] Noah Walker grew up taught to be grounded, but also scrappy as he journeyed through life in Live Oak. This, along with accountability to family and a love for…

Jason Futch [email protected] A ceremony honoring local Suwannee County Veterans was held at the Live Oak Cemetery on Monday, Nov. 11, which was hosted by the American Legion Harry C. Gray II…

Danny Federico [email protected] The Rotary Club of Branford turned up the heat on Saturday, Nov. 9, with its Third Annual Community Festival and Chili Cook-off, drawing food lovers, local crafters, and families…

Delores Howell Contributor The Woman’s Club of Jasper honored ac27 Veterans with a luncheon and a program on Thursday, Nov. 7. Each member, due to limited space in the building, invited two…

Christian Peterson [email protected] On Monday, Nov. 11, the streets of Live Oak were alive with people. Slowly, the sidewalk began being covered by foot traffic. The reason for the sudden crowd? The…

Jason Futch [email protected] On Saturday, Nov. 23, at 3 p.m., join Kevin Smith and James Bryant as they honor locals who have fought against breast cancer with their 5th annual KJ’s Breast…

Jason Futch [email protected] People from across North Florida descended upon the third Annual Sugar Cane Festival in White Springs on Saturday, Nov. 9. From classic cars to road course challenges, and from…

Florida DCF Contributor The Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Shevaun Harris announced a Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) location will be open for Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee Counties from…

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Jason Futch [email protected] In a significant act of kindness and giving back, Ashley Furniture made a considerable donation to the Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranch (FSYR) by delivering 51 twin pillow top mattresses…

Delores M. Howell Contributor On Friday, Sept. 13, the Woman’s Club of Jasper honored Hamilton County First Responders with lunch. The ladies wanted to show appreciation for all the first responders do…

Rick Patrick [email protected] The popularity of all those “Freddy Krueger” and “Halloween” parts one through 87 movies serves as proof of one fact: many of us enjoy being scared. But why is…

Jimmy McQuigg, Forester Florida Forest Service Contributor Florida residents should be aware that escaped debris burning is the leading cause of wildfires in the state. With the increase in downed debris from…

Danny Federico [email protected] The Suwannee River Riding Club’s 68th Annual Rodeo, postponed due to Hurricane Helene, is set to take place on Friday, Nov. 8, and Saturday, Nov. 9. This year’s rodeo…