Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, Sept. 1, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) announced on social media the permanent closure of the Jasper Animal Control facility. According to the social media post,…
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News pertaining to the Hamilton County area.
Gilbert Macias to speak at local United Methodist Churches
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Sunday, Aug. 31, both New Harmony United Methodist Church in Live Oak and Jasper First United Methodist Church will welcome Miami native Gilbert Macias as their guest speaker….
United Way of Suwannee Valley kicks off its 2025-26 campaign year
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The United Way of Suwannee Valley (UWSV) officially launched its 2025-26 campaign year on Thursday, Aug. 21, at the Glass & Canopy in Jennings with its annual Kickoff Breakfast….
Relay 4 Raven to be held at HCHS track in October
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Raven Merine is an eighth-grade science teacher at Hamilton County High School (HCHS) and was recently bestowed the title of the high school’s Teacher of the Year. “When you…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Aug. 18 Domingo Patishtan, driving while license suspended or revoked Aug. 19 John Williams, battery Hamilton County Aug. 18 Ryan Russell Wrye, drug possession Christian Daniel Carter, driving while license…
From prison to ministry
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Lanette Escobar found herself in a predicament in 2002, as a knock at her door resulted in her being greeted by U.S. Marshals. Though she had once helped others…
Local commissioners push for honest dialogue from Valdosta on sewage spills
Jason Futch Reporter2.RiverbendNews@gmail.com Commissioners from across North Florida converged at Valdosta City Hall on Thursday, Aug. 14, for a meeting of the Middle and Lower Suwannee River and Withlacoochee River Task Forces…
New laws could strip Hamilton County Board of approval power for plats
Jason Futch Reporter2.RiverbendNews@gmail.com The Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 19, at the county courthouse. On the agenda was an item to approve the…
Trojans, prepare for a new tailgating experience!
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Tailgating is a uniquely American experience. Pulling up to a football or baseball game early, sitting outside in the parking lot, grilling food, and enjoying good conversation with other…
Two arrested following animal cruelty investigation
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Aug. 12, two Jasper residents were charged following the execution of a search warrant by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) and its Animal Control Division. Arrested…
Hamilton County High School Supply List
NOTE: The following are basic items in each grade level. Each teacher may provide a more specific supply list during Meet-Your-Teacher. Seventh Grade Loose-leaf notebook paper Six packs of 3×5 index…
Fatal shooting in Jasper leads to arrest
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A Valdosta man was charged with second-degree murder following a shooting at the Motel 8 on State Route 6 in Hamilton County, resulting in the death of a female…
Suwannee Hardware & Feed partners with TDC on beautification grant
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Suwannee Hardware & Feed and the Hamilton County Tourist Development Council (TDC) have joined forces to provide the Town of White Springs with a beautification grant aimed to bring…
Jennings Public Works Coordinator arrested for domestic dispute
Cheltsie Holbrook reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A Sunday morning scuffle turned into serious charges against 41-year-old Joshua Jontue Johnson after engaging in an altercation with a female victim. According to the arrest report, on Sunday,…
Wainwright executed for Hamilton County murder
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On April 27, 1994, 23-year-old Carmen Gabriella Gayheart was forced to contemplate her life before being brutally raped, strangled and murdered by Anthony Floyd Wainwright and his accomplice, Richard…