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Newly appointed Nassau County Court Judge Sarah Bell is sworn in by Florida Fourth Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Lance Day Feb. 2 at the Robert M. Foster Justice Center in Yulee.

Newly appointed Nassau County Court Judge Sarah Bell is sworn in by Florida Fourth Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Lance Day Feb. 2 at the Robert M. Foster Justice Center in Yulee.

Judge Bell sworn in

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Thursday, February 26, 2026
Newly appointed Nassau County Court Judge Sarah Bell is sworn in by Florida Fourth Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Lance Day Feb. 2 at the Robert M. Foster Justice Center in Yulee. Bell serves as the county’s second judge, a newly created role to accommodate the county’s continued growth.

Raulerson made lasting impact on community

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Thursday, February 26, 2026
Darian Blue For the Record   There are some men you remember because they were loud. And then there are men you remember because they were steady. Deacon Lovett Raulerson was steady. On Feb. 15, just one week shy of his 95th birthday, Callahan did not simply lose an elder.
This image shows a view of the fire along U.S. 1 headed north. Photo by Brandi O’Berry

This image shows a view of the fire along U.S. 1 headed north. Photo by Brandi O’Berry

Firefighters cross state line to help in Georgia

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Thursday, February 26, 2026
Amanda Bishop NCR Editor & Publisher   Callahan and Hilliard volunteer firefighters and several Georgia fire partners joined Charlton County Fire Rescue and the Georgia Forestry Commission in battling a nearly 600-acre wildfire Feb. 22.
Callahan Methodist Church celebrates its 140th anniversary with a display of artifacts and pictures. A cross was placed by a 1912 newspaper clipping, showing the historical significance of the church through the years. Photo by Anna Newhoff

Callahan Methodist Church celebrates its 140th anniversary with a display of artifacts and pictures. A cross was placed by a 1912 newspaper clipping, showing the historical significance of the church through the years. Photo by Anna Newhoff

140 years of local worship

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Thursday, February 26, 2026
Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   Callahan Methodist Church celebrates 140 years of worship, community, and grace. Throughout the years, the church has had 63 different pastors, with the current one being the Rev. Bodie Riddle, who joined the congregation in 2022.
The trait for February is perseverance. Bryceville Elementary School students of the month were selected for continuing to try even when it is hard to do so. The trait for February is perseverance. Bryceville Elementary School students of the month were selected for continuing to try even when it is hard to do so.

The trait for February is perseverance. Bryceville Elementary School students of the month were selected for continuing to try even when it is hard to do so. The trait for February is perseverance. Bryceville Elementary School students of the month were selected for continuing to try even when it is hard to do so.

Perseverance celebrated at BES

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Thursday, February 19, 2026
The trait for February is perseverance. Bryceville Elementary School students of the month were selected for continuing to try even when it is hard to do so. Pictured in the front row are Caleb Barger, Gracie King, Jiren Cameron, Ryan Stewart, Sophia Myers, and Alice Freeman.
Drone footage shows the scene on Jessica Place Friday evening.

Drone footage shows the scene on Jessica Place Friday evening.

Standoff ends with suicide

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Thursday, February 12, 2026
Amanda Bishop NCR Publisher   A several-hour police standoff with a man barricaded inside a Callahan residence ended with the suspect’s suicide discovered Thursday morning.
Annagrace Wignall, Lynden Johns, Magnolia Maxwell, and Aubryn Bolger dressed up as the Golden Girls at Callahan Elementary.

Annagrace Wignall, Lynden Johns, Magnolia Maxwell, and Aubryn Bolger dressed up as the Golden Girls at Callahan Elementary.

100 days brighter

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Students dress up to celebrate the 100th day of school Jan. 23. Annagrace Wignall, Lynden Johns, Magnolia Maxwell, and Aubryn Bolger dressed up as the Golden Girls at Callahan Elementary.
Citizens gather to remember the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Jan. 19.

Citizens gather to remember the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Jan. 19.

Unity on display

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Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Citizens gather to remember the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Jan. 19. The Concerned Citizens of Hilliard drove together to Hisbon Baptist Church in lieu of their traditional parade due to the extremely cold temperatures. They then held a church service before fellowship.
The West Nassau Warrior Guard performs in the Florida Federation of Colorguards Circuit Regional Color Guard Premiere Jan. 17 in Orlando.

The West Nassau Warrior Guard performs in the Florida Federation of Colorguards Circuit Regional Color Guard Premiere Jan. 17 in Orlando.

Color guard earns fourth place

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Tuesday, January 20, 2026
The West Nassau Warrior Guard performs in the Florida Federation of Colorguards Circuit Regional Color Guard Premiere Jan. 17 in Orlando. The Callahan team placed fourth in the competition as the performers combined dance, equipment, and teamwork to bring music to life.
Fernandina Beach High School teacher Sarah Twardy is the Nassau County School District Teacher of the Year. She received the honor Friday night at The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island. She will now compete for the state’s top honor, which is announced during the summer. Photo courtesy of the Nassau Education Foundation

Fernandina Beach High School teacher Sarah Twardy is the Nassau County School District Teacher of the Year. She received the honor Friday night at The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island. She will now compete for the state’s top honor, which is announced during the summer. Photo courtesy of the Nassau Education Foundation

Twardy county’s top teacher

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Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Nick Blank News-Leader   Sarah Twardy said she couldn’t believe it on The Ritz-Carlton stage Friday night when Superintendent Kathy Burns announced the Fernandina Beach High School social studies teacher as Nassau County School District’s Teacher of the Year.