Category: Community News

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Decar Scaff has been collecting tiny ceramic houses since 1992. Every year since, he has continued to add to his collection. Over the years, this collection has grown to…

Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Nov. 8, the UF/IFAS Extension of Lafayette County played host to its annual Farm Judging Contest. Future Farmers of America (FFA) and 4-H members from Dixie, Branford,…

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Rodeo fans from Suwannee County and beyond enjoyed the Suwannee River Riding Club’s (SRRC) 68th Annual Rodeo on Friday, Nov. 8 and Saturday, Nov. 9. Considered the fifth-oldest rodeo…

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Each year, the lead-up to Thanksgiving marks the celebration of Farm City Week, a dedicated period aimed at spotlighting the vital and mutually beneficial collaborations between rural and urban…

Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Christmas is quickly coming, and with that means the announcement of Christmas events. One of those events is the infamous Christmas on Bridge Street. On Friday, Dec. 6, from…

Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Noah Walker grew up taught to be grounded, but also scrappy as he journeyed through life in Live Oak. This, along with accountability to family and a love for…

Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A ceremony honoring local Suwannee County Veterans was held at the Live Oak Cemetery on Monday, Nov. 11, which was hosted by the American Legion Harry C. Gray II…

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Rotary Club of Branford turned up the heat on Saturday, Nov. 9, with its Third Annual Community Festival and Chili Cook-off, drawing food lovers, local crafters, and families…

Delores Howell Contributor The Woman’s Club of Jasper honored ac27 Veterans with a luncheon and a program on Thursday, Nov. 7. Each member, due to limited space in the building, invited two…

Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, Nov. 11, the streets of Live Oak were alive with people. Slowly, the sidewalk began being covered by foot traffic. The reason for the sudden crowd? The…

Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Nov. 23, at 3 p.m., join Kevin Smith and James Bryant as they honor locals who have fought against breast cancer with their 5th annual KJ’s Breast…

Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com People from across North Florida descended upon the third Annual Sugar Cane Festival in White Springs on Saturday, Nov. 9. From classic cars to road course challenges, and from…

Florida DCF Contributor The Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Shevaun Harris announced a Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) location will be open for Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee Counties from…

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Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com In a significant act of kindness and giving back, Ashley Furniture made a considerable donation to the Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranch (FSYR) by delivering 51 twin pillow top mattresses…

Delores M. Howell Contributor On Friday, Sept. 13, the Woman’s Club of Jasper honored Hamilton County First Responders with lunch. The ladies wanted to show appreciation for all the first responders do…