Mary Ellen (Selman) Greene, 86, passed away on Monday, Feb. 16, at 11:25 p.m., in the Madison County Memorial Hospital in the presence of family, after an extended illness. Mary Ellen was…
From the Sunny Side: Is it all in my head?
Rick Patrick Columnist I recently had a fun little chat with one of our local softball athletes who told me she insists on “doing her nails” before every game. She said she…
Living God’s Way: Renewed to the image of Christ
Carlton McPeak Guest Columnist When one becomes a Christian, they put away one image and put on another image. The image they put away is that of themselves, their way of thinking…
Cagle Grams: You can’t beat death
James H. Cagle Guest Columnist “There is no man that hath power over the spirit to retain the spirit; neither hath he power in the day of death: and there is no…
The Arc open house welcomes community to new Mayo facility
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org The Arc is coming to Mayo – there is no doubt about that. The building is in the final stages of preparation, with decorations and supplies being brought in….
Ellianos raising funds for Live Oak child battling cancer
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Ellianos Coffee in Live Oak is asking the community to rally behind a local child battling cancer through a special fundraising campaign called “Evangeline’s Fight.” The campaign invites customers…
Lafayette Babe Ruth to host Super Saturday opening day on March 21
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org The Lafayette Babe Ruth League will kick off its 2026 season with its annual Super Saturday opening day celebration on Saturday, March 21, with a full slate of games…
Florida bill imposes new voter identification requirements
Lazaro Aleman editor@riverbendnews.org A bill passed by both the Florida House and Senate and now awaiting Gov. Ron DeSantis’s signature will require voters to show proof of citizenship at the ballot box….
72nd annual Suwannee Chamber Gala celebrates community leaders
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Business leaders, elected officials and community members gathered at Camp Weed on Saturday, March 7, for the Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce’s 72nd annual gala. The evening was dedicated…
Bulldogs battle at FHSAA state wrestling championship
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org From Thursday, March 5, to Saturday, March 7, Suwannee High School sent five Bulldogs to compete in the Florida High School Athletic Association Individual Bracketed Tournament Wrestling State Championship. Each of the Bulldogs worked hard throughout the…
Buccaneers beat Bulldogs in a tiebreaker softball showdown
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Monday, March 9, the Suwannee High School Bulldogs hosted the Branford High School Buccaneers for a Suwannee County softball showdown. What followed was an intense game that included an injury and…
SRWMD declares Phase II Water Shortage
Suwannee River Water Management District Contributor Due to continued drought conditions and a forecast that calls for lower than average rainfall in the months ahead, the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD)…
House Bill 91 to advance to governor’s desk, agriculture commission candidate concerned
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org There is a gubernatorial race happening this election season, along with several other statewide contests, including one for Agricultural Commissioner. Across the entire state – including in rural communities such as Suwannee, Hamilton and…
Governor DeSantis unveils new statue in Hamilton County
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Wednesday, March 11, a crowd gathered at the Nature and Heritage Tourism Center in White Springs. The gathering was held in celebration of the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary. Florida has been celebrating all year, particularly with statue unveilings…
Belmont Academy freshman class hosting community yard sale March 14
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org The freshman class at Belmont Academy is inviting the community to shop for bargains and support student activities during a yard sale fundraiser on Saturday, March 14. The event…
Moth mishap makes computer history
Mickey Starling editor@riverbendnews.org Since the day my first computer arrived in the late 90s, something has always bugged me. At first, it was the cranky dialup method of connecting to the internet….
HCHS art student takes top prize at art contest
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org Hamilton County High School (HCHS) students are always hard at work proving themselves to be among the best. Recently, Katelyn Roberson did just that by earning top honors at…
The RISE Scholarship open to High School Tech Students
Hailey Waldo editor@riverbendnews.org Applications are now open for the Able Trust RISE Scholarship, a financial aid opportunity designed to support High School High Tech (HSHT) students as they transition from high school…