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…
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Lafayette FBLA holding “Gears and Goods” car show fundraisers
Ady Hammock [email protected] The Lafayette High School (LHS) Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Club will be hosting a “Gears and Goods” fundraiser on Saturday, Apr. 25, to support the club’s endeavors….
Suwannee soccer celebrates senior night with victories
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Friday, Dec. 19, the Suwannee High School Bulldogs hosted the Lafayette High School Hornets for two soccer showdowns. The girls were first on the field, and the Bulldogs…
Trojans defeat Hornets on the basketball court
Christian Peterson [email protected] 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….
First Methodist Church accomplishes another successful God’s Hidden Angels program
Christian Peterson [email protected] As the holiday season comes to an end, so do many of the programs held throughout Christmas. One of those programs is hosted by The First Methodist Church of…
Strengthening Community Church Coalition meeting to be held this month
Ady Hammock [email protected] 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…
Remembering Suwannee: Reflections on a new year, Part 1
Eric Musgrove County Historian I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year as we roll into 2026. In lieu of a normal historical article, I’d like to take…
Hamilton County announces first annual “Blessing of the Badges” ceremony
Ady Hammock [email protected] 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…
More than $4.5 million in funding announced for North Florida water resource projects
Suwannee River Water Management District Contributor Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday, Dec. 3, the approval of more than $4.5 million in funding for a trio of projects to strengthen water resources…
Hamilton County EMS celebrates Christmas and employees
Christian Peterson [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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…
Live Oak Rotary Club celebrates Christmas across Suwannee
Christian Peterson [email protected] Rotary clubs can be found worldwide, and while they aren’t as popular as they once were, the Live Oak chapter continues to be very active and dedicated to serving…
Veteran support groups planned
Rick Patrick [email protected] 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…