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,…
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Front Page stories for Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee counties.
Western Hamilton County shooting results in arrest
Jason Futch [email protected] A shooting in western Hamilton County resulted in an arrest following an investigation by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. According to a press release, on Monday, July 21, the…
Teen drowns at Pot Springs
Jason Futch [email protected] A tragedy unfolded in Hamilton County on Sunday, July 20, as investigators were called to a drowning incident. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, Hamilton County Fire Department, and Hamilton…
Jennings man arrested for soliciting minor
Jason Futch [email protected] According to a report from the Lake City Police Department (LCPD), a Jennings man allegedly traveled to Lake City on Thursday, July 17, expecting to meet with a 15-year-old…
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office warns of fraud
Jason Futch [email protected] Recently, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office posted on social media about the need for families of incarcerated individuals to remain alert following reports of fraudulent phone calls. The HCSO…
Qualifying for Mayo Council seats open
Christian Peterson [email protected] Elections are synonymous with the United States. Most of the time, when the average American thinks of elections, they think of the big ones: presidential, Senate and House. But…
Madison native fighting rare disease
Rick Patrick [email protected] It is likely that a little over a year ago, Amber Moore had never even heard of “Adenosine deaminase 2 deficiency (ADA2).” That is understandable, since the condition is…
Nominations are open for the inaugural Best of Riverbend
Christian Peterson [email protected] Riverbend News has always been committed to supporting the local community and promoting local businesses. That is why it is hosting its inaugural Best of Riverbend awards, a night…
Riverbend News celebrates five years of business
Christian Peterson [email protected] The year 2020 was a significant for many reasons; it was marked by a range of strife, concerns and changes. However, one positive change that also came was the…
Fatal shooting in Hamilton County results in Valdosta man’s 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…
Roldan gets new attorney, granted continuance
Jason Futch [email protected] As Eric Ivan Roldan walked into the crowded courtroom at the Suwannee County Courthouse on Thursday, July 10, he was immediately shuffled to the jury room while locking glances…
Chick-fil-A arrives with fanfare
Jason Futch [email protected] Neal Rodgers and his wife, Amy, arrived early on Thursday, July 17, ahead of the grand opening of the new Chick-fil-A restaurant in Live Oak. The store officially opened…
HCSO expands role with animal control
Jason Futch [email protected] After months of uncertainty regarding the future of animal control services in Hamilton County, the Hamilton County Sheriff ’s Office has agreed to take control for the first time…
LCSO continues to seek Horton’s killer
Jason Futch [email protected] After 16 years, the case involving the murder of Day resident Thomas Ernest “Thumper” Horton continues to haunt the Lafayette County community. Now, the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office hopes…
Mayo rallies to support Cox family
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@ gmail.com The Mayo community is mourning alongside the Cox family after the unexpected passing of 8-yearold Jacen Barrett Cox. Jacen, a joyful and loving child known for his “beautiful…
Henderson promoted to emergency management director
Jason Futch [email protected] Heather Henderson-Scheu, who has served as the deputy director of the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office’s Emergency Management Division, has been promoted to Director of the division following the resignation…
Lafayette County warns of mosquito-borne illness
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, July 15, the Florida Department of Health in Lafayette County released an advisory notice informing residents that the Easter equine encephalitis virus, known to be spread through…