Hailey Heseltine Riverbend News On the national stage, changes are planned for the Selective Service System (SSS). Historically, most American men between ages 18 and 25 have been required to register themselves…
Category: Hamilton County
News pertaining to the Hamilton County area.
Tennessee creates domestic violence offender registry – will Florida?
Hailey Heseltine Riverbend News Tennessee’s Savanna’s Law took effect in 2026. This new law established the state’s Persistent Domestic Violence Offender Registry, a searchable public registry by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation….
Months-long investigation leads to meth arrest in Hamilton County
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Contributor The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) Narcotics and Street Crimes Unit received numerous complaints regarding heavy traffic and suspected narcotics activity at a residence located in the…
Soak Up the FUN!
June 1 – June 3 Hamilton County 4-H Day camps, Bears, Panthers and Gators $15 per child, ages 5-9 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Register at 2026HamiltonCountyBearsPanthersGators.4honline.com June 1 – June 5…
Missy’s Law and HB 1159 have been signed into state law
Hailey Heseltine Riverbend News On March 31, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Missy’s Law (HB 445) and HB 1159 into Florida Law, making them set to go into effect on Wednesday, July 1….
Letter to the Editor: Update on the Water First North Florida Project
Senator Corey Simon Florida Senate District 3 Dear Neighbor, I want to provide you with an important update regarding the Water First North Florida Project. After careful review and continued conversations with…
Jail Report 5.11 – 5.17
Lafayette County May 14 Renata Putnal, out-of-county warrant May 15 Lonnie Barnett, probation violation May 16 Bobbi Cannon, driving under the influence, driving under the influence–damage to property Hamilton County Arrest information…
Community outreach vehicle launched in Hamilton County
Danny Federico [email protected] The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office and the Hamilton County Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Coalition recently partnered together to launch a new community outreach vehicle. On Friday, May 1,…
From “Pomp and Circumstance” to tossing the cap
Laura Young Riverbend News It’s graduation time, and students everywhere who have completed education programs are donning academic regalia and marching toward their diplomas to the stately tune of “Pomp and Circumstance.”…
Free fiber optics boot camp happening soon
Danny Federico [email protected] Individuals looking to enter a high- demand field will have the chance to gain hands-on training through a free fiber optics boot camp. The one-week program will take place…
HCHS collecting donations for Echols County Wildlife relief
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News As wildfires continue to impact families and emergency crews in Echols County, students and staff at Hamilton County High School (HCHS) are stepping up to help their neighbors…
Mental health brunch to be hosted at Jasper Women’s Club
Christian Peterson [email protected] Mental health is an important part of everyone’s lives, and in Jasper, there is an upcoming brunch to talk about the importance of mental health. On Saturday, May 16,…
Hamilton County 4-H to host “Timeless Treasures” event for senior citizens
Danny Federico [email protected] Senior citizens in Hamilton County are invited to participate in “Timeless Treasures: Connecting Hearts Across Generations,” a community event organized by the Hamilton County 4-H youth. The event will…
Veterans invited to coffee and conversations with CareerSource
Danny Federico [email protected] On Thursday, May 14, area Veterans are invited to join CareerSource North Florida at the Hardee’s in Jasper, located at 1616 N.W. U.S. 41, for coffee and conversation during…
Iron Legacy Motorcycle Club hosting benefit ride on May 16
Danny Federico [email protected] Motorcycle enthusiasts from all facets of life are invited to participate in the Dreamride Benefit Ride on Saturday, May 16. Hosted by the Iron Legacy Motorcycle Club – Blackwater…
Community survey seeks input for downtown Jasper revitalization plan
Danny Federico [email protected] Community members are being asked to share their thoughts on the future of downtown Jasper as part of an effort to create a long-term revitalization plan for the area….
DOH- Hamilton issues rabies alert
DOH-Hamilton Contributor The Florida Department of Health in Hamilton County (DOH-Hamilton) is issuing a rabies alert in Hamilton County in response to a confirmed case of rabies in an unvaccinated pet cat…