Grace McAlisterReporter1@riverbendnews.org The National BETA Club is an organization for fourth through 12th grade students with the purpose of promoting ideas of academic achievement, character, leadership and service among elementary and high…
Category: Community News
Community Presbyterian Church’s summer camp was a blast!
Christian PetersonReporter@riverbendnews.org On Monday, July 18, Community Presbyterian Church (CPC) set off on another adventure for the summer. They began the seven hour trek from the church to Ridgehaven a camp in…
Pastor spotlight: Steve Boyd of Hatchbend Apostolic Church
Grace McAlisterReporter1@riverbendnews.org Steve Boyd was born on May 9, 1962, in Winter Haven, Fla., but at a very young age, his mother and father moved to Hatchbend. He lived there until graduation…
Live Oak 386, your hometown Gospel rap
Christian PetersonReporter@riverbendnews.org Trenton Anderson is a well-known man throughout Suwannee County, but he is even better known by his musical persona, Live Oak 386. Born on May 13, 1987, Live Oak 386…
Lafayette 4-Hers learn about conservation and restoration
Christian PetersonReporter@riverbendnews.org Lafayette 4-H continued its patter of education during the week of Sunday, July 10. This time, instead of a focus on the USA, the focus was on natural conservation and…
Skulls, Skins and Snakes: Hamilton County UF/IFAS holds Summer Adventure Series
Grace McAlisterReporter1@riverbendnews.org The Hamilton County UF/IFAS Extension kicked off its Summer Adventure Series at Stephen Foster State Park with an exhibit titled Skulls, Skins and Snakes. Park Ranger Jessica Watkins introduced both…
Five-dollar movies are back
Christian PetersonReporter@riverbendnews.org It’s official, AMC Theatres $5 Discount Tuesdays are back! Every Tuesday, tickets for any movie will be available for $5 to members of the AMC Stubs loyalty program, which is…
And the winner is…Brittany Ward!
Danny FedericoReporter3@riverbendnews.org Congratulations to Brittany Ward for being the winner of The Riverbend News’ Wild Adventures ticket giveaway! Ward received a ticket voucher for four single-day admissions to Wild Adventures’ Celebrate America…
The Mayo clocktower restoration is complete
Christian PetersonReporter@riverbendnews.org Lafayette County has always had a beautiful courthouse, its crown being a large clocktower on the top. On Dec. 15, 2021 , the clock tower and dome were removed to…
“Beyond the Polls” Happening this Thursday
Danny Federicoreporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Do you have questions for the people you’re voting for? Come to the first ever “Beyond the Polls” Political Forum hosted by Riverbend News to get all your answers! Meet…
Branford makes sparks fly for the
Danny FedericoReporter3@riverbendnews.org Branford celebrated Independence Day on Monday, July 4, with an explosive festival. Already expected to be larger than previous years, the event—organized by the Branford River Reunion Committee—lured plenty of…
Jasper native celebrates 100th birthday with community garden
Grace McAlisterReporter1@riverbendnews.org Winnie Baldwin turned 100-years-old on Monday, July 4. During the last 100 years, Baldwin has done many things; most important to her was being a wife for 62 years. Together,…
Beyond the Call of Duty honors the late Lonny Hempstead
Lee TrawickReporter2@riverbendnews.org On Saturday, July 2, Lafayette County Sheriff’s Deputy Lonny Hempstead was honored by an organization called “Beyond the Call of Duty.” Beyond the Call of Duty is an organization based…
Jennings appoints new Mayor
Lee Trawickreporter2@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, June 9, the Town of Jennings held its monthly meeting at City Hall, located at 1199 Hamilton Ave., in Jennings. In attendance were Mayor Samantha Prueter, Vice Mayor…
Staying “LoganStrong”
Grace McAlisterReporter1@riverbendnews.org Logan Rodriguez is a five-year-old hit-and-run victim and has been in and out of the hospital fighting injuries. Rodriguez was riding his bike around 7 p.m. on Monday, April 4,…
The Arc provides an evening of “Dancing Under the Stars”
Danny FedericoReporter3@riverbendnews.org On Friday, June 17, The Arc North Florida, Inc., presented their first-ever Dancing Under the Stars prom-like experience for members of their programs. The event, held at Melody Christian Church,…
White Springs gambles with the law
Lee TrawickReporter2@riverbendnews.org vOn Tuesday, June 28, the White Springs Town Council convened for a special meeting with two items on the night’s agenda. Conducting the night’s meeting was town Mayor Anita Rivers….