Danny Federico Reporter3@riverbendnews.org The 7th District of the Free and Accepted Masons of Florida hosted their first ever Family Fun and Togetherness Day on Saturday, March 19, at the Greenway in Branford….
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Introducing Suwannee’s newest paramedic
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org Jordan Sanchez is Suwannee County’s newest paramedic. On Friday, March 11, Sanchez was presented his paramedic patch by Suwannee County Fire Rescue (SCFR) Chief Eddie Hand, showing Sanchez completed…
Cutting down the competition at the 24th Annual Lawn Mower Race
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org On Saturday, March 19, The Arc North Florida held their 24th Annual Lawn Mower Race. This annual race helps raise awareness and support for individuals with developmental and intellectual…
Free arts and culture grants workshop available for Suwannee and Lafayette Counties
Florida Cultural Alliance Contributor Twenty-six of Florida’s 67 counties do not avail themselves of funding available through arts and culture grants. Most of these counties are considered rural with populations of less…
Beauty and grace, Miss BHS queens crowned
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org On Saturday, March 5, Branford High School (BHS) held its 2022-23 Miss BHS Pageant in the auditorium. Nine young girls from Branford Elementary School in Kindergarten and first grade competed…
Lafayette FFA Dairy Evaluation Team crowned State Champions
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org On Saturday, Feb. 19, four Lafayette Future Farmers of America (FFA) members competed in the state finals of the Dairy Cattle Evaluation and Management career development event (CDE) at…
Florida Run for the Fallen makes 79 stops across Jefferson, Madison and Suwannee Counties
Laura Young Reporter3@riverbendnews.org More than 20 flag-bearing, yellow-clad marathoners worked their way through Jefferson, Madison and Suwannee Counties with an escort of law enforcement and Veterans’ groups on Friday, Feb. 11 and…
National FFA Week: Brent Long’s journey to greatness
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org Brent Long was born on May 30, 2002, in Gainesville, Fla.,and grew up on a small farm in Live Oak, cultivating a love for agriculture. He graduated from Suwannee…
Second annual Strawberry Festival coming soon
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org The second annual Strawberry Festival will take place Saturday, Feb. 26 and Sunday, Feb. 27, at the Suwannee County Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Festivities include, arts…
Lafayette dancers perform at Outback Bowl
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Patrice’s School of Dance is well-known throughout Suwannee and Lafayette Counties, as their choreographies have led them to perform at many different locations. This includes multiple performances at the…
Play ball! Registration for Branford and Lafayette Babe Ruth Leagues now open
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org It’s that time of year again! Boys and girls ages four to 12 will soon be able to participate in Branford and Lafayette’s Babe Ruth Leagues for the spring…
Lafayette’s All-American Cheerleaders appear at Peach Bowl
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Wednesday, Dec. 29, Avery Buchanan and Kristen Duckett traveled to Atlanta, Ga., to join the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) All-American cheer squad at the Sheraton Hotel. They…
Lafayette County Toxic Round-Up event collects hazardous waste
Alachua County Environmental Protection Department Contributor The Alachua County Household Hazardous Waste Department in partnership with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Lafayette County Commission will sponsor a free “Toxic…
The Urgency of creating a beloved community
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Monday, Jan. 17, the Dr. Martin Luther King (MLK) Committee of Suwannee County honored Dr. Martin Luther King with its 26th annual Dr. Martin Luther King parade through…
An evening of Vivaldi coming to Live Oak
San Marco Chamber Music Society Contributor The San Marco Chamber Music Society (SMCMS) was founded in 2008 by long-standing Jacksonville Symphony members Eric and Ellen Olson. Now in its 15th season, SMCMS…
Mayo crowns its Misses
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Saturday, Dec. 18, young ladies of all ages convened at Lafayette High School for a chance at the coveted crown and title of Miss Mayo. Crowns were also…
Santa stops in Jennings
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, Dec. 21, the Town of Jennings held a special Santa Claus meet-and-greet for children to express how good they’ve been this year. Children and their families were…