Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org 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…
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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…
Suwannee 4-H Livestock Judging Team earns high honors during Georgia contest
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Suwannee County 4-H Livestock Judging Team participated in the Southeastern 3 Livestock Judging Contest at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, Ga., from Thursday, Dec. 11, to Friday,…
Spring Fling Car Show & Backyard BBQ Cook-off coming to White Springs
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org 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…
UF/IFAS to host Walk Off the Holidays Food Drive
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Suwannee County Extension Office, in partnership with the Florida Department of Health, will host the Walk Off the…
Lafayette deputy wins FSRMF Safe Driver Challenge
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) Deputy Garris Edwards was announced as the winner of the Florida Sheriff’s Risk Management Fund (FSRMF) Safe Driver Challenge on Thursday, Dec. 18. According…
North Florida PAWS: Stopping the suffering before it starts
Hailey Waldo editor@riverbendnews.org In rural North Florida, pet overpopulation is not a future concern; it’s a daily reality. Unplanned litters, outdoor animals and limited access to affordable veterinary care have created a…
Lafayette receives million-dollar grant for flooding issues
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, Jan. 13, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the board approving the minutes from the previous…
Hamilton County commissioners pass code enforcement amendment
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org During the Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 6, a proposal was made to amend the county’s code enforcement ordinance. The amendment would allow the…
Lafayette receives million-dollar grant for flooding issues
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, Jan. 13, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the board approving the minutes from the previous…
Three arrested in vehicle crash and assault
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office arrested three individuals following a vehicle accident and assault that took place near Jennings. According to a press release from the sheriff’s office, on…
SCSO locates 10-year-old child near Little River Springs
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) made a dramatic recovery on Friday, Jan. 9, with the rescue of a 10- year-old child near Little River Springs. The child was…
Branford council weighs county fire services proposal, votes to begin drafting agreement
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org The Branford Town Council met twice this month — during a workshop on Monday, Jan. 5, and again at its regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 13 — to continue…
Wanted sexual predator turns himself in
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org Convicted sexual predator Samuel Dillon Free, who absconded from probation, turned himself in at the Suwannee County Jail on Friday, Jan. 16, at approximately 7:50 a.m. Free, 42, had…
MISSING SCSO continues to seek information on whereabouts of 13-year-old girl
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) is continuing to investigate the disappearance of 13-year-old Live Oak resident Elizabeth Fortescue. Fortescue was reported missing on Thursday, Dec. 25, after last…