AMERICAN PATRIOTS Contributor This month on Saturday, Aug. 19, AMERICAN PATRIOTS welcomes Jimmy Norris. As Director of Suwannee County Economic Development, he has made significant strides in bringing the county into the…
Category: Community News
Finding friends at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
Hailey Heseltine reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is truly one of a kind. Throughout its nearly 110 years of operation, it has received countless awards, both nationally and locally. Additionally, it is…
Families have a blast at Second Annual Family Fun and Togetherness event
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee River Greenway, in Branford, came alive on Saturday, July 29, as families from all around gathered for the Second Annual Family Fun and Togetherness Day. Hosted by…
African Baptist Church rocks the block by helping community members
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org John Evans, local African Baptist Church member, just moved to Suwannee County two years ago. He had served as a law enforcement officer in Del Ray Beach but had…
Suwannee Museum presents 100-year-old book from Florida Memorial College
Alexa Duarte reporter1@riverbendnews.org Did you know there used to be a school titled Florida Memorial College in Live Oak? Florida Memorial was in Live Oak from 1880 to 1942 and was built…
Nuisance birds
I love filling up my bird feeders and watching the feathered visitors come to my backyard. Although I have had good experiences, birdfeeders, spilled trash or uncovered trash cans are common attractants…
White Springs Town Council proclaims Community Service Day
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, Aug. 8, the White Springs Town Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with two amendments to the agenda: adding Chad Mathis from the…
Family hero, Freckles, is rescued by Suwannee County’s bravest
Lee Trawick: reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Thursday, July 27, the Suwannee County Animal Shelter (SCAS) received a phone call about a dog falling into a sinkhole. Her name is Freckles, and she is a…
The Third Annual Callie Jordan Mission Fund 5k is here
Christian Peterson: reporter@riverbendnews.org Each year, the Suwannee Valley area joins forces to remember Callie Jordan, a 15-year-old from Sweetwater, Tenn., who was killed on a mission trip to Guadalajara. On July 2,…
Visit National Parks free on Aug. 4
Laura Young reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com In celebration of the Great American Outdoors Act, the National Park system is offering free admission to its sites across the country on Friday, Aug. 4. Here in North…
Local newspapers win awards
Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Although the primary focus of the local newspapers is not necessarily to win awards, but more so to bring the news to the readers in a complete, compelling, fair…
Patrice’s School of Dance holds 43rd annual dance recital
Cheryl Byrd Contributor On Saturday, June 3 at 2:30 p.m., Patrice’s School of Dance held it’s 43rd annual dance recital. The theme of the recital this year was “Dancing Through the Sunshine…
The Arc North Florida announces complete kitchen renovation
The Arc North Florida Contributor The Arc North Florida has completed a renovation of its Adult Day Training Center (ADT) kitchen and classrooms, thanks to a generous grant from First Federal Bank….
An alternative to window air-conditioning
Katherine Allen Contributor One of my friends recently installed a ductless air conditioner (AC) in a room they had built onto their home. I first saw them 20 years ago on a…
Lafayette school board looks at new human resource position
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com It was business as usual on Tuesday, July 18, during the Lafayette County School Board’s regular meeting. Following the approval of a few changes to the agenda, the board…
Operation Sting is in full swing
Lee Trawick: reporter2@riverbendnews.org Operation Sting is an annual event put on by several churches throughout Lafayette County. This year is no different, as Operation Sting 24, is in full effect. Pastor Jeremy…
Lafayette 4H explores through summer camp events
Christian Peterson: reporter@riverbendnews.org Throughout the summer time, the UF-IFAS Extension Lafayette County 4H hold different summer camps. Each week they have a different focus for different ages. Each week includes different events…