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…
Jennings Town Council delays discussion on fire/EMS, does not see answers coming soon
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org There appears to be no decision forthcoming regarding county-run fire and emergency medical services (EMS) operating in Jennings. The Jennings Town Council met for its regular meeting on Tuesday,…
RapidFiber fully installed in Hamilton County
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) announced RapidFiber is now available to all Hamilton County members on Tuesday, March 3, during the regular commissioners meeting. SVEC External Affairs Manager Katelyn…
Celebrating 100 years of W.B. Howland’s
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Centuries ago, John Howland traveled on the Mayflower from Plymouth, England, to the “New World.” En route, John, who was in the materials supply business in England, risked his…
White Springs Public Library seeking volunteers
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Do you have a knack for helping students succeed? The White Springs Public Library is seeking volunteer tutors and teachers for its upcoming Tutoring & Homework Help Group, which…
Buchanan honored for 55 years of service at Mayo Masonic Lodge
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Marvin Buchanan received special recognition for 55 years of dedicated service to Mayo Masonic Lodge No. 119 at a celebration held on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Before his fellow lodge…
Lafayette Commission continues burn ban
On Tuesday, Feb. 24, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the board approving the minutes from the previous meeting before calling…
Suwannee High School Track & Field 2026
VARSITY BOYS TRACK AND FIELD TEAM Frank Brookins (Throws), Ja’Kari Brown (Throws), Josiah Daniels (Distance), Logan Haley (Distance), Brant Johnson (Distance), Dalton Lindlade (Throws), Kale Skinner (Distance), Lou Jack Smith (Short Sprints…
Biggins’s Birthday Bash set for March 7 at Doggie Dude Ranch
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org A very special pup is about to celebrate a milestone birthday, and the community is invited to join the party. Biggins, affectionately known as the Doggie Dude Ranch’s “miracle…
Living God’s Way: Considering certain behaviors as dead
In writing to the Colossians, Paul uses a metaphoric word, which is very bold, to describe permanently discontinuing certain behaviors because they have been “raised with Christ” and Christ is now their…
Cagle Grams: Character and death are better
“A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one’s birth” (Ecclesiastes 7:1 KJV). Having a good name is the same as having good…
Hornets fall to Cowgirls, 14-1
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Lafayette High School’s varsity softball team traveled to Madison County High School on Friday, Feb. 20, to take on the Cowgirls. The Hornets were coming off a 15-0 loss…
Lafayette FBLA Gears and Goods Car Show set for March 21
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Car enthusiasts and community members alike are invited to rev their engines and head to Mayo for the Gears and Goods Car Show, hosted by Lafayette High School’s Future…
Hamilton students compete in Suwannee Valley Regional Science Fair
Tiffany Quintero Contributor The Hamilton County School District would like to congratulate our Hamilton County High School students (HCHS) for their outstanding achievements at the Suwannee Valley Regional Science Fair. Josue Diaz-Ruiz,…
North Florida College drives economic growth for students, region and state
NFC Contributor A new economic impact study confirms what the region has long known: North Florida College (NFC) is a powerful engine for economic growth and prosperity. Conducted by Lightcast, a nationally…
Remembering Suwannee: Black history in Suwannee County, Part 5
Eric Musgrove Contributor We have been looking at African American history for the past several weeks. Last week, we began reviewing religious life during Reconstruction. This week, we complete that aspect of…
181 years of Florida history in the making
Hailey Heseltine editor@riverbendnews.org In 1845, Florida became the 27th state to join the United States of America. This year marks 181 years since Florida’s statehood began. Florida’s history, of course, began long…
Lane closures expected this week
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org The Florida Department of Transportation advises drivers of the following road work impacts for the week of Saturday, Feb. 28, through Friday, March 6: Hamilton County: Daytime lane closures…