Christian PetersonReporter@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, July 26, the Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) invited members, elected officials and business partners to a special announcement. Suwannee County Commissioners, Hamilton County Commissioners, Live Oak City…
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Live Oak Community Drum Circle to hold first gathering at Millenium Park
Grace McAlisterReporter1@riverbendnews.org Enjoy a family-friendly, multicultural music experience with the first ever Live Oak Community Drum Circle. The group will gather at Millenium Park with various instruments, including drums, shakers, flutes, bells,…
Have sweet, tasty fun at Kizzy’s Ice Cream Social
Grace McAlisterReporter1@riverbendnews.org Kizzy L. Burch is a native of White Springs. She is married to Daren Burch and has two adult children, Terrill and Ayanna. Burch works for the Hamilton School District…
Sports registration is open for Hamilton County Parks and Rec
Grace McAlisterReporter1@riverbendnews.org Hamilton County Parks and Recreation has opened its baseball and softball registration. The deadline for registration is Friday, Feb. 17, 2023. For children three to four-years-old, registration is $35; for…
Local BETA Clubs thrive in national competition
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…
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…