Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Town of White Springs honored local businesses and community contributors during its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration on Monday, Jan. 19, at the Tourism Center. The…
HamCo Hometown Heroes: A community comes together through Pallets for Patriotism
Jennifer Gisonni Contributor What began as a creative idea – transforming reclaimed pallets into hand- painted expressions of patriotism – became a powerful reminder of what is possible when a community comes…
Jail Report Jan. 26 – Feb. 2
Lafayette County Jan. 26 Anastasia De La Poer Beresford, failure to appear Jan. 27 Domingo Lopez-Cruz, operate motor vehicle without valid license Martin Ramirez Cruz, resist officer Jan. 29 Justin Peek, sexual…
The Arc North Florida welcomes Lilly Williams as new executive director
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Arc North Florida welcomed Suwannee County educator Lilly Williams as its new executive director, and she is ready to help the program grow. “I am excited to be…
Lafayette Commission extends multiple grant projects
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, Jan. 27, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. Uniquely this time, due to repairs in the courthouse, the meeting was…
The US-129 and I-10 Interchange improvement projects have begun
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has begun an almost year-long project in Suwannee County this January, with the aim of providing a tremendous number of improvements the roads…
Today Can Be Different: Did you make it to Quitter’s Day?
Sheryl Boldt Guest Columnist So many people abandon their New Year’s resolutions by the second Friday of the year that the day has earned the nickname “Quitter’s Day.” What about you? Did…
Cagle Grams: Finding complete satisfaction
James H. Cagle Guest Columnist “All things are full of labour; man cannot utter it: the eye is not satisfied with seeing, nor the ear filled with hearing” (Ecclesiastes 1:8 KJV). Men…
Roldan found guilty of animal abuse
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org It took the six-person jury 22 minutes to return to the courtroom with a verdict, finding 45-year-old Eric Ivan Roldan guilty of aggravated animal abuse. As Deputy Clerk Trudy…
Electric Cooperative join forces to support suffering lineman Dwayne Law
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org Electric Cooperatives are an integral part of Florida; the linemen are heroes across the state for their dedication to the communities around them and their willingness to serve in…
Bullock sentenced to 14 years in prison
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org Following months of pre-sentence investigation and finalizing mitigation, Circuit Judge Kathryn Land handed down judgement to Former Apex Metal Building Systems owner Jason Andrew Bullock, sentencing him to 14…
Childcare: Ratios matter
Angela Gandiana Thomas Contributor Are you a working parent, single parent or a grandparent raising children again? What do you look for in a quality program? Are you looking for a program…
Former Madison County officer sentenced to 35 years in prison
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Robert Lee Mincks was sentenced to 35 years in the Florida Department of Corrections following a plea agreement hearing on Wednesday, Jan. 28, at the Suwannee County Courthouse. Mincks…
Remembering Suwannee: Black history in Suwannee County, Part 1
Eric Musgrove Contributor This month is Black History Month. In honor of this time, today begins a two-month-long series on the impact of African Americans in Suwannee County’s history. African Americans have…
Community invited to participate in Liberty Tree dedication on March 21
David W. Chandler Contributor Suwannee County will mark a historic milestone on Saturday, March 21, with the dedication of the Liberty Tree as part of the America250 celebration. The dedication will begin…
Live Oak Elks Lodge to present Sweetheart Dance
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org The Live Oak Elks Lodge will host a Sweetheart Dance on Saturday, Feb. 14, for a Valentine’s Day evening of music, dancing and socializing. The event will be held…
All Our Kidz and Skills Academy present Honor Roll Arcade Day
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org All Our Kidz and Marshall Skills Academy have teamed up to recognize student academic achievement with an Honor Roll Arcade Day on Saturday, Feb. 7. The celebration will take…