Christian Peterson [email protected] North-Central Florida is known for many different things. However, what is no secret about the area is its fondness for rodeos. Said events and the like can be found…
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Local rodeo with cash prizes coming to Jasper
Christian Peterson [email protected] Rodeos are everywhere these days. As the weather begins to cool, and the area heads into the fall and winter months, the fan favorite events start to pop back…
Mayo community supports family dealing with tragic loss
Christian Peterson [email protected] Lafayette County and its county seat, Mayo, are a small area. It’s a tight-knit community with a lot of love to spread, which is why the news of what…
Corinth Warriors go 2-1 in volleyball-packed week
Danny Federico [email protected] The Corinth Christian Academy Warriors traveled to Madison County High School to take on the Cowgirls on Monday, Sept. 22, in a pair of hard-fought volleyball matches. The junior…
HCSO arrests four during drug operation
Jason Futch [email protected] The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), in collaboration with the North Star Drug Task Force, made four arrests during a weekend operation in an effort to remove illegal narcotics…
United Way of Suwannee Valley seeking ReadingPals volunteers
Jason Futch [email protected] The United Way of Suwannee Valley is seeking volunteers throughout the area to take part in its ReadingPals program. The program enables volunteers to assist pre-kindergarten and elementary school…
Fruits of their labor: Lyons family named Lafayette County’s Farm Family of the Year
Emily Beach Contributor Chris and Kelly Lyons, along with their four daughters and Chris’s brother, Dale, have built a farming operation rooted in faith, family and farming. Their dedication to the land…
Hamilton County Fair Events Day happening soon!
Danny Federico [email protected] The Hamilton County Fair Events Day is set to take place on Thursday, Oct. 2, at the Hamilton County Arena. The day will begin with check-in for swine exhibitors…
Suwannee River Breast Cancer Awareness Association prepares for annual Open Bass Tournament
The Suwannee River Breast Cancer Awareness Association is preparing for its annual Open Bass Tournament at Sandy Point Restaurant in Branford. The event, which started in 2011, was born in the minds…
Suwannee County Farm Bureau hosts annual Speech Contest
The Suwannee County Farm Bureau recently hosted its annual Speech Contest, where local students showcased their public speaking skills and agricultural knowledge. This long- standing event, held each year, provides an excellent…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Sept. 15 Kenneth Beebe, out-of-county warrant Jasmine Hannah, marijuana possession, drug equipment possession Sept. 20 Michael Warren, battery domestic Antonio Pacheco, driving while license suspended or restricted Hamilton County Sept….
Lafayette School County District approves all items at Sept. 9 meeting
The Lafayette County School Board met on Tuesday, Sept. 9, for its regular meeting, where several items regarding school operations were up for discussion. The evening began with a public hearing, where…
Celebrate Recovery to host community event ahead of October launch
Danny Federico [email protected] Celebrate Recovery, a faith-based program designed to help individuals struggling with addictions of all forms, will be holding an open invitation community event on Saturday, Sept. 27. The event…
Time to fly-tie: Fly tying bench donated to White Springs Public Library
Jason Futch [email protected] A generous donation to the White Springs Public Library in August has provided local anglers with an opportunity to take care of their fly-tying needs. It also provides a…
Hometown Salute: Amanda Farmer
Amanda Farmer has been serving with courage as a firefighter with the Live Oak Fire Department since 2024. Farmer, a Flagler County native, first began her journey in 2020, attending Daytona State…
Operation River Round Up cracks down on sex offender compliance
Jason Futch [email protected] A multi-day joint operation between the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) led to the arrest of 13 sex offenders and predators. …
Sheriffs advise public on legal open carry areas amid court ruling
Jason Futch [email protected] The sheriffs in Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee Counties joined the chorus of several sheriffs’ offices and police departments across the state in announcing their decision to no longer enforce…