Mickey Starling reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com As a teenager, I was proud of the various jalopies that miraculously got me to and from school. A jalopy was a wonderful sight for the parents of my…
Remembering Suwannee: Robert A. Reid
Eric Musgrove Contributor Suwannee County has seen many “out-of-towners” make their mark on its history, and the topic of today’s article is just one of them. Robert Alexander Reid was born in…
A Legacy of Leadership: J.M. “Buddy” Phillips, Part 3
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com As J.M. “Buddy” Phillips wrapped up his three weeks at the Glades County Sheriff’s Office, it appeared that he would be able to settle back in his position as…
Orchard Community Church to host Night of Worship
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Orchard Community Church will host its first Night of Worship of 2025 on Sunday, Feb. 23, at 6 p.m. at the Barnes Hay Farm. Guests are encouraged to…
Free dental screenings available at First Baptist Church of Live Oak
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Florida Baptist Convention Mobile Dental Mission will be providing free dental care to eligible adults at First Baptist Church of Live Oak in March. Services offered will include…
Hyssongs coming to Bethel Creek
The Hyssongs Contributor Bethel Creek Baptist Church welcomes everyone to enjoy a night of Southern Gospel music with the Hyssongs on Sunday, Feb. 23, beginning at 6 p.m. The church is located…
Corinth Christian School honors seniors during basketball match
Christian Peterson reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, Jan. 31, Corinth Christian School honored its seniors. While it is not the most prominent school in the area its seniors still have done as much, if…
Rossin signs with Western Carolina University
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Suwannee High School senior Michael “MJ” Rossin has signed his letter of intent to play football for Western Carolina University. Rossin, who plays both cornerback and a receiver positions…
Bulldogs wrestling team celebrates seniors
Christian Peterson reporter3.riverbendnews@ gmail.com On Tuesday, Feb. 4, the Suwannee High School wrestling team hosted matches at the Suwannee Coliseum. While the Bulldogs are some of the best wrestlers in the state,…
Buccaneer seniors sign letters of intent
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Surrounded by family, friends, coaches and classmates, Branford High School seniors Morgan Brennan and Layla Arnold officially signed their letters of intent to continue their softball careers at the…
NJROTC partners with aviation programs to start “Drones in School”
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee High School (SHS) Naval Junior Reserve Training Corps (NJROTC) is partnering with a couple of aviation organizations to bring “Drones in School,” a program geared to help…
Wellborn student named to UMGC’s Dean’s List for Fall Term 2024
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Jordyn King, a native of Wellborn who is majoring in Psychology, has been named to the Dean’s List for the University of Maryland Global Campus’ (UMGC) Fall Term 2024….
Live Oak native named to University of Alabama Fall 2024 President’s List
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Live Oak native Benjamin Roberts, a Management Information Systems major, has been named to the University of Alabama (UA) President’s List for the 2024 Fall semester. According to the…
Hamilton County High School sees continued growth in graduation rate
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Hamilton County High School (HCHS) continues to celebrate a continued growth in its graduation rates, with a 9 percent increase over the last three years. The increase marks one…
A stitch into the past: Queenie Udell
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Queenie Udell’s history in White Springs has contributed not only to the Black community but also to the quilting community. Her contributions to quilting were even honored through a…
Aviation license plate available for presale
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), the Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE) and the Florida Aircraft Owners and Pilot Association (FAOPA) recently began pre-sales of…
Whooping cough cases rise
Leah Androski reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com In 2024, there were 617 reported cases of whooping cough in Florida. The peak in whooping cough cases is caused by the decrease in individuals receiving the whooping cough…