Johnny Bullard Guest Columnist The calendar may indicate we have a few weeks until summer officially begins, but let me assure you, for those of us descended from families who have been…
The good, the bad and the ugly: “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes”
Christian Peterson Columnist Introduction: “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” was released to American audiences on May 10, 2024. It is the tenth film from the entire Planet of the Apes…
Hurricane season tax holiday planned
News Service of Florida Contributor Retailers hope Floridians will heed multiple forecasts that the upcoming hurricane season will be more active than normal. With the start of a 14-day sales tax “holiday”…
Wine soon to be available in nearly four-gallon bottles
Lazaro Aleman reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Wine drinkers in Florida will soon be able to purchase or sell wine in glass containers up to 15 liters, thanks to a measure that the governor recently signed…
Suwannee Hardware and Feed building damaged in intersection crash
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com An early morning collision occurred on Saturday, May 11, at approximately 6:20 a.m. at the intersection of State Road 136 and US Highway 41 in White Springs. According to…
First T-Mobile store in Live Oak now open
T-Mobile Contributor Customers and wireless shoppers living in Live Oak now have convenient access to a local T-Mobile store where they can choose service plans, smartphones, tablets and accessories that best meet…
Buccaneers show resilience by claiming Class 1A State Champion Runners-Up title
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford High School Buccaneers showcased their regular season prowess in a decisive 13-3 victory over the Liberty County Bulldogs on Friday, May 24, in the Florida High School…
High speed chase results in death of 11-year-old
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A high-speed chase involving deputies with the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office resulted in the death of a child and multiple injuries on Tuesday night, May 21, in Jasper. According…
Early morning UTV accident claims life
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A 49-year-old Live Oak man was pronounced deceased following a single-vehicle accident that occurred in the early hours of Saturday, May 25. According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP),…
RIVEROAK Technical College honors Certified Nursing Assistant graduates
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, April 25, RIVEROAK Technical College celebrated nine students who completed the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program. The event, which took place at First Advent Christian Church in…
Sikes’s seventh-inning home run propels Buccaneers to state semifinals
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The air at Branford High School’s softball field was charged with anticipation on Tuesday, May 14. Fans filled the bleachers, their voices merging into a constant hum of excitement…
Bulldogs show their strength at state
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, May 7, three Suwannee High School Bulldogs proved that they could fight with the best in track and field. Ryleigh Hermanson, a track standout, fought hard enough…
The buzz stops here: Hornet’s season ends at state semi-finals
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Lafayette High School’s baseball team has been proving itself all season long. Victory after victory has been tucked under their belt, along with an 11- game winning streak, including…
Remembering Suwannee: Shootout in Branford, Part 1
Eric Musgrove Contributor Several years ago, my friend Shirley Clark from Branford stopped by my office. Knowing of my love of history, she brought a booklet published decades ago by a Lafayette…
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Kenzie James reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was established at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C., as a grave and memorial for unidentified American soldiers who sacrificed their lives in…
Laugh your way to better health
Kim Griffin Contributor There is an old Irish proverb that says, “A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures for anything,” and believe it or not, that may,…