By Starr Munro Riverbend News Publix will be having their grand opening for the new store on Thursday, Dec. 10. This project has been years in the making with the land it’s built…
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Fundraiser raffle held for White Springs man
By Danny Federico Riverbend News A fundraiser raffle is currently being held for Tyler Ogburn, a young father from White Springs, who was in an automobile accident on Friday, Oct. 23. He was…
Enjoy Christmas on the Square this week
By Danny Federico Riverbend News Despite the recent challenges the pandemic has caused, the Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce will continue to hold its 36th Annual Christmas on the Square. Taking place in…
Hamilton commissioners sworn-in
By Danny Federico: Riverbend NewsThe swearing-in ceremony for the newly elected Board of County Commissioner members occurred on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at the Hamilton County Courthouse, located at 207 1st Street NW…
DRUG BUST
By Danny Federico: Riverbend News According to a Jasper Police Department (JPD) report, on Saturday, Nov. 14, officers with the JPD conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on I-75 at the…
Suwannee Lights is set for Nov. 21 to Dec. 30
By Susan Lamb: Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park If you are a fan of the fabulous Christmas display drive-thru/walk-thru Suwannee Lights held each year at The Spirit of the Suwannee Music…
Jasper Police Department urges residents to lock doors
By Danny Federico: Riverbend News Due to receiving several calls about a group of juveniles or late teens breaking into vehicles and causing damage to property in numerous areas of the city,…
Riverbend News welcomes Shane Mathews
By Cheltsie Holbrook: Riverbend News Shane Mathews is the newest addition to the Riverbend News team. Mathews came on board as the graphic designer who designs the paper that the communities read…
Bulldog boy’s cross country team wins district championship
By Starr Munro: Riverbend News Suwannee High School’s first ever district championship win for cross country in the school’s history occurred on Wednesday, Oct. 28, and the Bulldogs are thrilled with their…
Live Oak Post Office moves to new location
By Danny Federico: Riverbend News The Live Oak Post Office will be moving from their current location to the new Live Oak Commons on Monday, Nov. 16. Their new building, located at…
Suwannee County businesses presented with awards
By Danny Federico Riverbend News The Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual Business of the Year awards on Thursday, Oct. 29 at the Live Oak Church of God. Big Wood…
FHP investigating death of a five-year-old
By Bryant Thigpen Riverbend News The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is investigating an accident involving two UTV’s which resulted in the death of a five-year-old child, from McAlpin. According to an FHP…
Johnson, Cooks named HCHS Homecoming King and Queen
On Friday, Oct. 30, Hamilton County High School (HCHS) named their 2020-2021 Homecoming King and Queen. Congratulations to Denandre Johnson and Pedja Cooks. For more coverage on the HCHS Homecoming festivities, please…
Branford woman struck and killed
By Danny Federico Riverbend News A Branford woman was pronounced deceased after she was struck by a pickup truck last Tuesday afternoon on US-27, just east of Craven Street in Branford. At…
Howard, Sanders named SHS Homecoming King and Queen
On Friday, Oct. 23, Suwannee High School (SHS) named their 2020-2021 Homecoming King and Queen. Congratulations to Blaine Howard and Chloee Sanders. For more coverage on the SHS Homecoming festivities, please see…
SCSO uncovers drug trafficking through narcotics shipment
By Danny Federico Riverbend News A Suwannee County man was arrested following a search of his residence where over $6,000 and multiple drugs were discovered and seized, according to the Suwannee County…
Two vehicles overturned in crash
One life-flighted and two transported to local hospitals By Bryant Thigpen Riverbend News Two vehicles were overturned following a crash that took place on County Road 136 in Suwannee County, according to…