Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org It took the six-person jury 22 minutes to return to the courtroom with a verdict, finding 45-year-old Eric Ivan Roldan guilty of aggravated animal abuse. As Deputy Clerk Trudy…
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Electric Cooperative join forces to support suffering lineman Dwayne Law
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org Electric Cooperatives are an integral part of Florida; the linemen are heroes across the state for their dedication to the communities around them and their willingness to serve in…
Bullock sentenced to 14 years in prison
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org Following months of pre-sentence investigation and finalizing mitigation, Circuit Judge Kathryn Land handed down judgement to Former Apex Metal Building Systems owner Jason Andrew Bullock, sentencing him to 14…
Former Madison County officer sentenced to 35 years in prison
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Robert Lee Mincks was sentenced to 35 years in the Florida Department of Corrections following a plea agreement hearing on Wednesday, Jan. 28, at the Suwannee County Courthouse. Mincks…
Remembering Suwannee: Black history in Suwannee County, Part 1
Eric Musgrove Contributor This month is Black History Month. In honor of this time, today begins a two-month-long series on the impact of African Americans in Suwannee County’s history. African Americans have…
Community invited to participate in Liberty Tree dedication on March 21
David W. Chandler Contributor Suwannee County will mark a historic milestone on Saturday, March 21, with the dedication of the Liberty Tree as part of the America250 celebration. The dedication will begin…
A recap of 2025 with the Woman’s Club of Jasper
Delores Howell Contributor The Woman’s Club of Jasper had an exciting and busy 2025. In January, the club sponsored our annual Chili/Soup Cook-off with 14 entries. In May, the club awarded two…
Jail Report 1.19 – 1.26
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…
Hamilton County Senior Center to host free meals, information event on Jan. 30
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org 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 …
Live Oak Garden Club honors 19-year partner with honorary membership
Lucille Heinrich Contributor During its January meeting, the Live Oak Garden Club honored guest speaker Carolyn Saft by awarding her honorary membership with the club. Saft, an agent with the Suwannee County…
Hamilton County Senior Center to host free meals, information event on Jan.
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org 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…
Lafayette School Board hears first round of public input regarding school-start times
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org During its regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 16, the Lafayette County School Board recognized the district’s Students of the Month and heard its first bout of public input on…
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…
Trial to begin in Sweetpea animal cruelty case
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Eric Ivan Roldan, the man accused of abusing a puppy in March 2025, is set to go before Circuit Judge Mark Feagle on Wednesday, Jan. 28, at 9 a.m….
Zakk Womble awarded Leaders for Life fellowship
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org A new world has opened up for 17-year-old Suwannee High School (SHS) senior Zakk Womble following the announcement last month that he was one of six students selected to…
Suwannee Commissioners approve multiple agreement amendments
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, Jan. 20, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The board began by approving the minutes from the previous meeting, followed by a call for public comment, to which…