Category: Community News

Rick Patrick  reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.c  Boyz to Kings, a Madison County youth mentoring organization, is expanding its reach and is looking for additional staff. Boyz to Kings Founder and Executive Director Merv Mattair recently…

Kenzie James  reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.c  The annual Florida Future Chef competition, sponsored by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, is currently accepting applications for contestants for the 2024 competition.  Students from 7…

Kenzie James  reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com  The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced on Saturday, June 1, the kickoff of the 2024 Wild Turkey Summer Survey.  The annual survey, open until Saturday, Aug….

Kim Griffin  Contributor  Falls are a major concern for older adults because they can cause serious injuries, lead to a loss of independence, and reduce quality of life. The risk of falling…

Lafayette County Farm Bureau Contributor In May, the Lafayette County Farm Bureau held its annual AgVenture event, an educational initiative designed to immerse local fourth-graders in the diverse world of agriculture. This…

Adyson Hammock  reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com  The Florida Podiatric Medical Society (FPMS) has recently begun a free diabetic footwear program. This initiative provides diabetic socks, inserts and shoes to residents living with Type 1 or…

To the Citizens of Lafayette County,  I am deeply honored and grateful to be able to continue to serve as your Tax Collector. Serving our County in this role continues to be…

Danny Federico  reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com  Branford’s Fourth of July to be bursting with fun  Get ready for the Branford River Reunion’s Fourth of July bonanza! The festivities will begin at noon with the National…

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Get ready for the Branford River Reunion’s annual Fourth of July bonanza! Festivities will begin at noon with a performance of the National Anthem on the Suwannee River Greenway….

Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) held its kickoff meeting on Thursday, May 30. Twenty young farming and ranching families from around Hamilton County made their way…

Adyson Hammock reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com From now through the end of June, the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) will be holding a peanut butter and jelly drive entitled “Spread the Love.” Peanut butter and…

Adyson Hammock reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County 4-H UF/IFAS Extension Office recently received a new pavilion and picnic table for their campus’ outdoor classroom. These classrooms will be used throughout the summer for…

Heather Ainsley reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Temperatures are steadily rising, and with hot, sunny days comes the beckoning call of cool, refreshing waters, the perfect relief from the exhausting heat waves. The time has come…

Adyson Hammock reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On the morning of Wednesday, June 5, the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) Division of Emergency Management (EM) held its annual stakeholders meeting in order to discuss the 2024…

Raymond Balaguer Contributor As we have discussed in previous articles, North Florida soils are primarily sandy. This means that they cannot hold water or nutrients for a long time. Organic matter plays…

Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Sadie Miller continues to make waves in the country music scene. The young local country legend from Branford, has just released her newest single, “Upgrade From Me.” This release…

Delores Howell Contributor In October 2023, the Woman’s Club of Jasper organized and sponsored its annual Fall Bazaar for local artists and vendors. In November 2023, the club honored local Veterans with…