Jason Futch [email protected] Terry “Donell” Gwinn was a bigger-than-life individual who made a name for himself in Suwannee County. Alongside his brothers, Clifford and the late Robert, Jr., Donell started Gwinn Brothers…
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Blueprints and Breaking News: An update on Live Oak’s new Tidal Wave Auto Spa
Christian Peterson [email protected] Florida is one of the fastest-growing states, adding people to its population daily. That means even small towns like Live Oak are seeing an influx of new people. With…
Blueprints and Breaking News: An update on Live Oak’s New Waffle House
Christian Peterson [email protected] Many may have missed the news, but Live Oak is growing, and it’s growing fast. New people move in almost every day, but for the locals, what may be…
Bulldogs celebrate 100 years of football
Christian Peterson [email protected] Friday, Aug. 8, was a big day for Suwannee High School students, athletes, parents, coaches, teachers and alumni. Yes, that is right, every single person who has ever been…
Mayo audit has zero findings
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Monday, Aug. 11, the Mayo Town Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the adoption of the evening’s agenda and the approval of the…
Lafayette Commissioners make switch to new website contract
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, Aug. 12, 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…
Town Talk: Branford Babe Ruth League makes sad announcement
The Branford Babe Ruth League is a staple of the Branford community and Babe Ruth Leagues across the state. It is constantly offering opportunities for kids across the town to enjoy and…
Boot Camp Blitz: Suwannee Youth Football runs drills with National Guard
On Saturday, Aug. 9, something special went down at Hale Park in Live Oak. Two different worlds collided on the wet grass that day, as Suwannee Football Youth and Cheerleading (SFYC) and…
Two arrested following animal cruelty investigation
Jason Futch [email protected] On Tuesday, Aug. 12, two Jasper residents were charged following the execution of a search warrant by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) and its Animal Control Division. Arrested…
Hamilton County High School Supply List
NOTE: The following are basic items in each grade level. Each teacher may provide a more specific supply list during Meet-Your-Teacher. Seventh Grade Loose-leaf notebook paper Six packs of 3×5 index…
Fatal shooting in Jasper leads to arrest
Jason Futch [email protected] A Valdosta man was charged with second-degree murder following a shooting at the Motel 8 on State Route 6 in Hamilton County, resulting in the death of a female…
Pedestrian fatally struck in Columbia County
Danny Federico [email protected] A 54-year-old Lake City man was killed on Thursday, July 28, after being struck by a vehicle while walking along County Road 240. According to a Florida Highway Patrol…
Branford Town Council swears in new members, discusses Local Option Gas Tax
Danny Federico [email protected] The Branford Town Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 8, during which two members were sworn in. Once the meeting was called to order, the Council approved…
SCAS achieves No-Kill status
Jason Futch [email protected] The Suwannee County Animal Shelter (SCAS) recently achieved a big win, as it announced on Friday, July 18, the shelter received a No-Kill status recognition for 2024. “This…
Suwannee Hardware & Feed partners with TDC on beautification grant
Jason Futch [email protected] Suwannee Hardware & Feed and the Hamilton County Tourist Development Council (TDC) have joined forces to provide the Town of White Springs with a beautification grant aimed to bring…
Jennings Public Works Coordinator arrested for domestic dispute
Cheltsie Holbrook [email protected] A Sunday morning scuffle turned into serious charges against 41-year-old Joshua Jontue Johnson after engaging in an altercation with a female victim. According to the arrest report, on Sunday,…
Wainwright executed for Hamilton County murder
Jason Futch [email protected] On April 27, 1994, 23-year-old Carmen Gabriella Gayheart was forced to contemplate her life before being brutally raped, strangled and murdered by Anthony Floyd Wainwright and his accomplice, Richard…