Alexa Duarte reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Lafayette County School District has taken a significant step toward enhancing student safety with the addition of K-9 Hunter, a specialized firearms detection dog. Gerald Powers, the district…
Commissioner Manny Diaz visits Riverside Elementary, Delivers school supplies
Suwannee County School District Contributor On Tuesday, Aug. 13, Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr. visited the Suwannee County School District (SCSD) and made a special stop at Riverside Elementary School (SRE)….
Hamilton student appointed Florida 4-H Sergeant-at-Arms
Alexa Duarte reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Hamilton County High School senior Burke Foster is gearing up for a significant milestone in his 4-H journey as he prepares to enter his final year of high school….
Hamilton County beats state in reading improvement
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County School District is always focused on improving the education for all students. It recently hit a new milestone with its third graders, with Hamilton County Elementary…
2024 Primary Election Day Results
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Aug. 20, the 2024 Primary Election was held. This election wittles down many races to primary contenders from both the Democrat and Republican parties. It also decides…
School bus rear-ended in early morning collision
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A collision involving a pickup truck and a school bus occurred this morning, Wednesday, Aug. 21, at the intersection of County Road 152 and County Road 141 in Hamilton…
Vehicle fire causes traffic delays on I-75 near White Springs
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Hamilton County fire crews responded to a significant vehicle fire at approximately 11:06 a.m. on Interstate 75 northbound, which has continued to cause substantial traffic delays. The disabled vehicle…
Remembering Suwannee: County site selection drama, Part 6
Eric Musgrove Contributor This week, we near the end of our discussion of how the current location of the Suwannee County Courthouse came to be. Compared to how Live Oak became the…
Journey Church hosts Summer Fun Nights
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com From Monday, July 29, through Thursday, Aug. 1, Journey Church of Mayo hosted its Summer Fun Nights. For these four nights, children from kindergarten through the fifth grade were…
Ladies of Light meeting taking place at Lighthouse Christian Center
Alexa Duarte reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Grab the ladies for a fun night with Lighthouse Christian Center of Mayo. Lighthouse Christian Center is hosting a Ladies of the Light women’s meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 27,…
Building a village: Homeschool families connect with library meet-and-greet
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Wednesday, Aug. 7, the Suwannee River Regional Library in Live Oak hosted a Homeschool Meet-and-Greet. Organized by fellow homeschool mom Sarah Dennis, the event drew a surprising turnout…
Bernard Willams Memorial Scholarship applications now open
Alexa Duarte reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com RIVEROAK Technical College is excited to announce that it is taking applications for the Bernard Williams Bernard Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship will award $1,000 to a student attending RIVEROAK…
Meet the new teachers of Melody Christian Academy
Adyson Hammock reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Melody Christian Academy (MCA) of Live Oak is excited to welcome four new and old faces to the MCA family for the 2024-2025 school year. Good luck to all…
Cluck yeah! Remember these upcoming Chick Chain dates
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Florida 4-H and Future Farmers of America are integral to the community, especially in the rural region that makes up the tri-county area. Some resident children will never know…
Local fire department receives grant to help upgrade radio system
Kenzie James reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com In July, the Live Oak Fire Department (LOFD) announced that it received a grant for safety equipment, which it used to contribute to upgrading its radio system. LOFD shared…
Preventing falls through physical activity
Kim Griffin Contributor Falls are a major concern, especially for older adults. They can lead to serious injuries such as broken bones and head trauma, loss of independence and even death. Fortunately,…
United Way of Suwannee Valley to host Veterans Summit
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Sept. 27, the United Way of Suwannee Valley will be holding a Veteran Services Summit. The event will last from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the…