Lafayette County Jan. 25 Max Law, drive with suspended revoked license Arthur Cook, drive with suspended revoked license, attach registration plate not assigned Hamilton County Jan. 12 Daveena Meshell Cooper, failure…
Category: Hamilton County
News pertaining to the Hamilton County area.
Hamilton County Senior Center to host free meals, information event on Jan. 30
Danny Federico [email protected] Senior citizens in Hamilton County are invited to attend a free informational event at the Hamilton County Senior Center on Friday, Jan. 30. The event will take place at…
2025-26 All-Riverbend Volleyball Team
Middle Blockers Outside Hitters Right-Side Hitter Setter …
Hamilton County Senior Center to host free meals, information event on Jan.
Danny Federico [email protected] Senior citizens in Hamilton County are invited to attend a free informational event at the Hamilton County Senior Center on Friday, Jan. 30. The event will take place at…
Letter to the Editor: An update from the Town Manager of White Springs – January 2026
I want to thank the White Springs Town Council for giving me a longer contract by appointing me as the city manager. It is a pleasure to serve both the council and…
Honoring the area’s 2025-26 Teachers and School-Related Employees of the Year
Jason Futch [email protected] Each year, Riverbend News is honored to share with the community each school district’s Teacher of the Year and School-Related Employee of the Year for the 2025-26 school year….
Hamilton County High School hits historic graduation rate
Jason Futch [email protected] Hamilton County High School (HCHS) has a lot to celebrate following news of a significant spike in graduation rates for the Class of 2025. The achievement marks the first…
Honoring the musical legacy of Stephen C. Foster
Jason Futch [email protected] Stephen Collins Foster left an enduring mark on American music despite his short life. His creative influence even reached Florida, where he wrote the song “Old Folks at Home.”…
HCHS Beta Club competes at state conference
Jason Futch [email protected] The Hamilton County High School (HCHS) Senior Beta Club earned high marks at the Beta Club state conference, which was held at the Signia by Hilton at Bonnett Creek…
Former White Springs councilwoman’s compensation sparks debate
Jason Futch [email protected] During the regular meeting of the White Springs Town Council on Tuesday, Jan. 13, debate ensued over whether the town would request wages paid to former Councilwoman Shirley…
Miss Olustee Scholarship Pageant coming to Lake City
Jason Futch [email protected] For more than 40 years, the Miss Olustee Scholarship Pageant has supported young women from the surrounding counties by providing scholarship opportunities, developing interview skills, building self- esteem, and…
2025-26 All-Riverbend Football Team
Offense Quarterback Tywan “T.K.” Williamson (#9) Senior, Lafayette High School Completed 95 of 172 passes for 1,906 yards and 30 touchdowns, averaging 173.3 yards per game and posting a 112.1 quarterback rating,…
Mayo community hosts barbecue dinner fundraiser for local family
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, Nov. 18, Mayo suffered a loss when 20-year-old native Caleb Reed passed away suddenly. While his family attempts to make their way through the loss, the community…
Woman’s Club of Jasper holds annual Chili/Soup Cook-off
Delores Howell Contributor On Saturday, Jan. 10, the Woman’s Club of Jasper held its annual Chili/Soup Cook-off with 12 entries participating. For the Chili competition, Philip Cowart won first place with his…
Spring Fling Car Show & Backyard BBQ Cook-off coming to White Springs
Jason Futch [email protected] The Spring Fling Car Show & Backyard BBQ Cook-off is coming to White Springs on Saturday, March 28, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Suwannee Hardware & Feed,…
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office unveils the Vial of Life
During public events, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) has been passing out orange medicine bottles emblazoned with the agency’s logo. Inside the bottle are three items: a green sticker, a form…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Jan. 12 Timothy Eplin, operate motorcycle without license, attach registration license plate not assigned, flee/elude LEO with lights siren active Jan. 14 Benito Domingo-Gaspar, operate motor vehicle without valid license…