Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, Jan. 6, the Branford High School Buccaneers basketball teams hosted two schools. The evening opened with the girls team facing down their county rivals the Suwannee High…
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Hornets celebrate soccer seniors while battling Bulldogs
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Thursday, Jan. 8, the Lafayette High School Hornets’ boys and girls soccer teams hosted the Taylor County Bulldogs in two soccer showdowns. While the competition was fierce, the…
Remembering Suwannee: Reflections on a new year, Part 2
Eric Musgrove County Historian Last week, to start 2026 off, I began a discussion on how to preserve your family’s records and photographs. Today, I’ll complete that discussion before we continue with…
Local food pantries help feed those in need
Danny Federico [email protected] Life happens and, sometimes, it gets hard to make ends meet. In times such as these, it helps to know many churches and organizations in the area have ministries…
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office hosts inaugural Blessing of the Badges
Jason Futch [email protected] For the first time in Hamilton County, law enforcement and emergency services personnel came together for the county’s first annual Blessing of the Badges. The event was held on…
LCSO deputy earns employee of the year honors
Jason Futch [email protected] Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) Deputy Chase Buchanan was recognized as the agency’s employee of the year during its annual Christmas party on Thursday, Dec. 11. Buchanan, who began…
Third District American Legion Riders announce 2026 Bike for a Veteran recipient, Applications for next opportunity open until Feb. 28
Butch Deihl Contributor The American Legion Third District Riders announced the winner of their Bike for a Veteran giveaway during their bi-monthly district meeting on Saturday, Dec. 6, at American Legion Post…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Jan. 6 David Retalic, driving while license suspended second subsequent offense Marvin Velazquez DeLeon, operating motor vehicle without valid license Jan. 8 John Anderson, violation of probation Jan. 11 Xavier…
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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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…
Tensions rise during Live Oak City Council meeting
Ady Hammock [email protected] The Live Oak City Council’s Tuesday, Dec. 9, meeting opened with approval of the agenda before City Manager Larry Sessions invited council members to the front of the room…
Elks Lodge donates money and toys for Christmas
Christian Peterson [email protected] The Live Oak Elks Lodge is dedicated to supporting the local community, and during the Christmas season its focus turns to helping the area’s children. Each year, the Elks…
MLK Day of Celebration happening Jan. 19
Danny Federico [email protected] The Suwannee County Martin Luther King Jr. Committee will be holding its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Celebration on Monday, Jan. 19, in Live Oak. Pete Sneed…
White Springs Town Council condemns Jan. 3 fatal shooting
Jason Futch [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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…
Ellianos celebrates grand opening of north Live Oak location
Danny Federico [email protected] Gary and Katee Robey, owners of Live Oak’s Ellianos, celebrated the grand opening of their new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Jan. 6. Local officials, community members,…