Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org Despite frigid temperatures, the Hamilton County Veterans Service Office held its annual Veterans Day program inside the auditorium of the County Courthouse Annex on Tuesday, Nov. 11. During the…
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Boyz to Kings completes trifecta
Rick Patrick editor@riverbendnews.org The Madison-based youth mentorship and dropout prevention program, Boyz to Kings (BTK), recently completed a classic “three-peat” when the organization was voted a “Best of Florida” for the third…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Nov. 11 Juan Vences Nunez, operating motor vehicle without valid license Hamilton County Nov. 11 Rudolph Byrd, Jr., unqualified voter, fraud in connection with casting vote Hamilton County warrant…
Community Calendar
Tuesday, Nov. 25 Are you looking for an exciting way to spend your evening? Join the White Springs Public Library (16403 Jewett St.) from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. for Bingo. Experience…
Bullard, Speights re-elected chairman and vice chairman
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, Nov. 11, during its annual organizational meeting, the Hamilton County School Board met to discuss its leadership. During the brief meeting, the board voted to retain Board…
Hamilton County School District Teacher and School Related Employee of the Year recognized
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Hamilton County School District announced its district representatives for Teacher of the Year (TOY) and School-Related Employee of the Year (SREOY) during the regular meeting of the Hamilton…
Cases of whooping cough spike in Florida
Lazaro Aleman editor@riverbendnews.org From the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) show that cases of whooping cough – also known as pertussis – have climbed to a record high for the first nine…
New state law removes commission from subdivision decisions
Lazaro Aleman editor@riverbendnews.org The legislature’s assault on home rule continues, with the latest salvo a new state law that requires local governments to review and approve plats and replats administratively, largely removing…
“There are better days ahead”: White Springs Town Council provides reassurances during delegation meeting
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org Nine months ago, the atmosphere inside the Hamilton County Courthouse was significantly different when District 3 Senator Corey Simon and District 7 Representative Jason Shoaf visited Hamilton County. At…
Hellfighters Christian Ministry rolls into Jasper
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org Kem “Side Kick” Beaty gave his life to Christ in his 20s after fighting demons that followed him from South Florida, where he grew up, to North Carolina. Although…
Genesis Aldama-Vaquero selected as HCHS’s DAR Good Citizen
Tiffany Quintero Contributor Hamilton County High School (HCHS) is proud to announce Genesis Aldama-Vaquero has been selected as the school’s 2025-2026 Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Good Citizen. The DAR Good…
Hamilton students enjoy Fun Friday
Photos courtesy of Hamilton County School District Hamilton County Elementary School’s fifth grade students who exhibited outstanding traits, such as completing assignments, meeting reading goals, and showcasing positive behavior, had the opportunity…
Honoring Florida’s Van Gogh: Live Oak Public Library showcases Ernest M. Lee’s work
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org When Ernest M. Lee was 3 years old, he grabbed a globe his grandmother owned and kept spinning it, his finger landing on “the boot” of America. He kept…
Community Calendar
Tuesdays – Sundays “You want to drink? That’s your business. You want to stop? That’s our business.” Join Live Oak’s Alcoholics Anonymous group to discover a new way of life. Regular Live…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Nov. 3 Brandon Stimpson, driving while license suspended or restricted Nov. 5 Fernando Gonzalez-Valencia, operate motor vehicle without valid license Willie Cook, violation of probation Nickolas Alaya, animals – torture…
Jennings Town Council continues to table EMS agreement
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Jennings Town Council met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 4, at Town Hall. Although the meeting was anticipated to include a discussion on the proposed emergency…
Hamilton County Commissioners discuss bids for lift station
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 4, at the county courthouse. During the meeting, the commissioners discussed the county’s business,…