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News pertaining to the Hamilton County area.
Florida leads new wave of SNAP junk food restrictions as 18 states prepare changes in 2026
Hailey Waldo Contributor This year, Florida secured approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to restrict the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for certain “junk food” items beginning…
White Springs Town Council votes to forfeit Aldridge’s seat
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The White Springs Town Council met for a special-called meeting on Monday, Jan. 5, to determine the future of the council seat occupied by Shirley Aldridge, who was appointed…
Jennings Police Department urges for EMS service in Jennings
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Jennings Town Council held its first meeting of the year on Tuesday, Jan. 6. During the meeting, Jennings Police Department (JPD) Lt. Shawn Raggins addressed the council on…
White Springs Town Council condemns Jan. 3 fatal shooting
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The White Springs Town Council condemned the violence that occurred on Saturday, Jan. 3, following a shooting that killed 38-year- old Lake City resident Tad Anderson Jr. The condemnation…
Fatal New Year’s Eve crash highlights dangers of speeding
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org What began as a routine traffic stop in Jennings ended in tragedy just hours later, leaving one man dead, another injured, and prompting a stark warning from local law…
DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship now accepting applications, Apply by Jan. 31
National Society of the DAR Contributor Undergraduate and graduate students studying music can apply for the DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship through Saturday, Jan. 31. Sponsored by the National Society Daughters of…
Trojans defeat Hornets on the basketball court
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Thursday, Dec. 18, the Hamilton County High School Trojans hosted the Lafayette High School Hornets in a basketball showdown between both the boys and girls teams. Both schools…
2025 Year in Review
January President Donald Trump was sworn into office inside the US Capitol Building on Jan. 20. The ceremony marked the second time in history that a president was sworn to non-consecutive terms….
Strengthening Community Church Coalition meeting to be held this month
Ady Hammock editor@riverbendnews.org All pastors and church leaders in the community are invited to attend a Community Church Coalition Meeting hosted by Pastor Corey J. King of St. Luke Freewill Baptist Church…
Honoring the “father of American music”
Although Stephen Collins Foster was born on July 4, 1826, in Lawrence, Penn., he has monuments and state parks named after him throughout the United States. However, in the North Central Florida…
Hamilton County announces first annual “Blessing of the Badges” ceremony
Ady Hammock editor@riverbendnews.org Hamilton County first responders will soon be partaking in the county’s first-ever Blessing of the Badges Ceremony, as the community comes together to pray over and bless the badges…
Hamilton County EMS celebrates Christmas and employees
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Friday, Dec. 19, Hamilton County Emergency Services held its Christmas party. The room was filled with joy and cheer as the group celebrated the past year. During the…
Be on the lookout for Fresh From Florida’s Junior Chef University
Ady Hammock editor@riverbendnews.org In November, Fresh From Florida announced the beginning of its Junior Chef University Program. This online course for children ages 8 to 13 was designed with young aspiring chefs…
Pallets for Patriotism brings America250 home to Hamilton County
Jennifer Gisonni Contributor Florida Youth Charitable Inc., in partnership with Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 4993, Lowe’s and Ace Hardware of Jasper, is proud to announce Pallets for Patriotism, a community…
FDC announces up to $6k hiring bonus for new hire correctional officers at select locations
FDC Contributor The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is pleased to announce a $5,000 hiring bonus offered at 15 correctional institutions across the state. The hiring bonus adds to the numerous incentives…
Veteran support groups planned
Rick Patrick editor@riverbendnews.org In response to requests, the Lee American Legion Post 422 will host Veterans support group meetings starting on Friday, Jan. 16. There will be two sessions that day. The…