Category: Community News

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…

Michelana Byrd Contributor Have you noticed the huge Hamilton County School District “H” painted on the side of the Jasper ACE Hardware building? If not, drive by and take a look! This…

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com   “My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together.” – Desmond Tutu, Human Rights Activist Known as one of America’s oldest holidays, Juneteenth…

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Elizabeth Carroll, a resident of Live Oak, has accomplished an impressive feat with the publication of her first children’s book, “Oh, Henry!” Her journey from growing up in Russellville,…

Adyson Hammock reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Throughout June, the Florida Aquarium, located in Tampa, is offering a special deal for students who earned good grades this school year. This offer allows any K-12 student living…

Adyson Hammock reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Dogs Playing for Life is a nonprofit organization that has recently begun to host canine adoption events. Partnering with Dock Diving, this group’s goal is to get as many…

Adyson Hammock reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Summer BreakSpot is working with local schools, libraries and community organizations to provide free and healthy meals to youth ages 18 and under during the summer months. This initiative…

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The days are getting longer, the sun is getting warmer and students are getting a hard-earned break from academics. This is a good thing for the kiddos, but can…

Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Almost exactly a year ago, I published my first Father’s Day article. I wrote it from the perspective of being a new father, as my wife and I had…

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Residents from all around the area flooded Andrew’s Square in downtown Wellborn on Saturday, June 1, for the 30th Annual Wellborn Blueberry Festival. This annual event aids in raising…

Danielle Hampton Contributor The Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free Small Business Resource Fair in Live Oak on Thursday, June 13. “This is a one-stop shop for established and…

Ady Hammock reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Get ready for the Smile Like Lainey Family Fun Day! On Saturday, June 29, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Live Oak Coliseum parking lot, located at 1302…

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Rotary Club of Branford relies on its members’ dedication to unite and create lasting change within its community. As such, inducting new members is important for the club’s…