Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, June 25, Deputy Joan Negrette with Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) responded to a report of money that went missing in regards to a fundraiser. In a…
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Front Page stories for Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee counties.
ATM burglary suspects arrested
Danny Federico [email protected] Two suspects have been arrested in connection to a burglary attempt at Lafayette State Bank that occurred in late June. According to a press release from the Lafayette County…
Ames arrested on three counts of molestation
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Monday, July 22, the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) was contacted regarding a reported sexual abuse. According to a report filed by the SCSO, three children reported they…
Lafayette County School District dominates Florida rankings again,
Danny Federico [email protected] The Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) has officially released the district and school grades for the 2023-24 school year, and one of the tri-county school districts has once again…
Jasper City Council deals with interpersonal conflict
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Thursday, July 18, the Jasper City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with a change to the agenda, adding the swearing in of two…
Lafayette County School District welcomes new electric buses
Danny Federico [email protected] Although summer is officially in full swing, the school district still needs to do plenty of work at the administrative level. As such, the Lafayette County School Board met…
Hamilton County named a Purple Heart County
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, July 2, Hamilton County found itself being designated with a very special honor. Many know that the tri-county area continually feeds some of the best men and…
Suwannee Commissioners set budget dates
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, July 16, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. Due to a conflict of schedules, Chairman Travis Land was unable to…
Hamilton County Delegate Tom Moffses reflects on historic RNC experience
Danny Federico [email protected] Tom Moffses, the Delegate for Hamilton County in the Third Congressional District of Florida, has had a remarkable experience representing his community at this year’s Republican National Convention (RNC)….
Florida 4-H receives nearly $1 million for camp cabin project
Meredith Bauer Contributor Florida 4-H will begin renovating its historic 4-H Camp Cherry Lake after it received $900,000 from the state legislature. The state funding brings the camp, located in Madison County,…
Suspect in alleged arson case arrested in Jennings
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews @gmail.com On Friday, July 5, at approximately 8:21 p.m., Deputy Jake Stephens responded to a call in reference to an individual throwing a Molotov cocktail into a Jennings residence….
Local man barely escapes car accident with life
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday afternoon, July 2, Johnathan Quincy was in a terrible car accident. While driving on County Road 249 in Suwannee County, the 19-year-old Live Oak resident began hyrdoplaning….
Suwannee River Water Management District receives national award
Kenzie James [email protected] The Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) recently received a national award for last years flood risk review. The SRWMD received the 2024 Outreach Award from the Association of…
Sugar Cane Festival vendor spots available
Kenzie James [email protected] The annual Sugar Cane Festival, sponsored by Suwannee Hardware & Feed, recently announced that there are a few vendor spots left for the upcoming event. Don Junior Wilson, the…
National scouting organization announces name change
Kenzie James [email protected] A national youth scouting organization announced on May 7 that it will be changing its name to reflect its increasing inclusivity. The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) will officially…
“Unity in the Community” event happening July 13
Danny Federico [email protected] Hamilton County Parks and Recreation, located at 4525 SW 107th Ave., in Jasper, will be hosting a “Unity in the Community” event on Saturday, July 13, from 10 a.m….
Ricky and Louisa Lyons inducted into FFA Hall of Fame
Christian Peterson [email protected] Lafayette County is famous for many things, but ultimately, it’s thriving farming culture is what sets it apart. For decades, two individuals have made their mark on the landscape….