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Former Jasper Police Chief Anthony ‘Tony’ Rickerson’s flag-draped casket is carried into the cemetery at Burnham Christian Church in Jennings by the honor guard Tuesday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Former Jasper Police Chief Anthony ‘Tony’ Rickerson’s flag-draped casket is carried into the cemetery at Burnham Christian Church in Jennings by the honor guard Tuesday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Jasper chief laid to rest

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
JASPER — Law enforcement agencies from around the state joined the Jasper community for a solemn ceremony honoring its late police chief.

Jasper woman killed in single-vehicle crash

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
JASPER — A Jasper woman was killed Saturday afternoon when her SUV overturned in a single-vehicle crash in western Hamilton County. The 61-year-old woman was headed north on County Road 143 in an SUV when it veered to the right and onto the shoulder around 1:45 p.m.
The casket of U.S. Army Cpl. Alton Christie is carried to his final resting place at Evergreen Cemetery in Jasper on Saturday morning. Hundreds of friends, family members and supporters gathered for Christie’s funeral. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

The casket of U.S. Army Cpl. Alton Christie is carried to his final resting place at Evergreen Cemetery in Jasper on Saturday morning. Hundreds of friends, family members and supporters gathered for Christie’s funeral. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

A hero's return: Friends, family show support for missing Cpl. Christie’s return home

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
JASPER — An American soldier finally returned home to rest after he was announced as missing in action more than 70 years ago. U.S.
Lafayette High School FBLA hosted the Little Miss LHS pageant on Saturday. Winners were Little Miss Runner-Up Libby Morgan (from left), Tiny Miss LHS Lexie Riley, Little Miss LHS Emma Gresham, Tiny Miss Runner-Up Lexie Avery and People’s Choice Award winner Adelynn Posada. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Special to the Reporter)

Lafayette High School FBLA hosted the Little Miss LHS pageant on Saturday. Winners were Little Miss Runner-Up Libby Morgan (from left), Tiny Miss LHS Lexie Riley, Little Miss LHS Emma Gresham, Tiny Miss Runner-Up Lexie Avery and People’s Choice Award winner Adelynn Posada. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Special to the Reporter)

Little Miss LHS crowned

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
MAYO — On Saturday afternoon, eight young ladies took the stage at Lafayette High School to compete for the titles of Tiny and Little Miss LHS. These young girls prepared for this event by practicing their opening dance and their stage performances.

Brush fire closes 129 in southern Suwannee Co.

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
BRANFORD — A brush fire in southern Suwannee County closed U.S. Highway 129 for hours Wednesday. Suwannee County Fire Chief Eddie Hand said the 15- to 20-acre fire in a planted pine field led to zero visibility on U.S. 129 Wednesday afternoon before it was brought under control.
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez speaks during a news conference Monday in Miami. Suarez filed paperwork Wednesday with the Federal Election Commission to make his presidential bid official. (AP FILE)

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez speaks during a news conference Monday in Miami. Suarez filed paperwork Wednesday with the Federal Election Commission to make his presidential bid official. (AP FILE)

Miami Mayor Suarez enters Republican field

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
MIAMI — Miami Mayor Francis Suarez filed paperwork Wednesday to launch his bid for the Republican presidential nomination, jumping into the crowded race just a day after GOP front-runner Donald Trump appeared in court on federal charges in Suarez’s city.
Suwannee Clerk of Court Barry Baker has been installed as the president of the Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers for the next year. (COURTESY)

Suwannee Clerk of Court Barry Baker has been installed as the president of the Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers for the next year. (COURTESY)

Suwannee clerk Baker heading state group

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers’ new leadership team is headed by a familiar face. Suwannee County Clerk of the Circuit Court Barry Baker was installed as the group’s president for the next year.
Former President Donald Trump leaves Trump National Doral resort on Tuesday in Doral on his way to Federal Court. (JIM RASSOL/Associated Press)

Former President Donald Trump leaves Trump National Doral resort on Tuesday in Doral on his way to Federal Court. (JIM RASSOL/Associated Press)

Trump pleads not guilty to federal charges that he illegally kept classified documents at Florida estate

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
MIAMI — Donald Trump became the first former president to face a judge on federal charges as he pleaded not guilty in a Miami courtroom Tuesday to dozens of felony counts accusing him of hoarding classified documents and refusing government demands to give them back.