Rachal Deming reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Oct. 12, Hearthstone Gardens will be hosting its annual Scarecrow Festival from 10 a.m. through 3 p.m. The day will be filled with family-friendly fun for everyone…
Hamilton County Farm Bureau Annual Dinner focuses on advocacy and mental health
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County Farm Bureau held its Annual Dinner on Thursday, Sept. 5, at the Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Jasper. The evening opened with a prayer, followed…
Hamilton County Fair Events Day happening Oct. 3
Adyson Hammock reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, Oct. 3, the annual Hamilton County Fair Events Day will take place at the Hamilton County Arena in Jasper. The day of activities will include a swine…
Three pups fostered at “Paws and Pages” event
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County Animal Shelter partnered with the Branford Public Library on Saturday, Sept. 14, for a “Paws and Pages” adoption event. The three-hour event featured four pups who…
Families of cold case victims recognized at Suwannee Valley Unsolved’s inaugural Hope and Justice Dinner
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Community members gathered for a solemn evening on Saturday, Sept. 14, as Suwannee Valley Unsolved, Inc. (SVU) hosted its inaugural Hope and Justice Dinner at the Florida Sheriff’s Youth…
Kinsey-Stringer-Bass family reunion this weekend
Ada Hill Contributor The families of Quinn and Lou Stringer Bass and Wesley and Fannie Bass invite you to our family reunion on Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Fourth District Community Center,…
Food bank coming to Mayo
On Thursday, Sept. 26, Catholic Charities will host an Outreach Food Distribution in Lafayette County through its Florida Gateway Food Bank from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., or while supplies last, at…
Food drive happening for those in need for the holidays
Rachal Deming reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com With the holidays right around the corner, everyone is starting to prepare for the many feasts they will be having. While some people are counting on how many guests…
Live Oak City Council discusses flooding concerns
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Sept. 10, the Live Oak City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the approval of the agenda, removing one item in regard…
Suwannee Commissioners make final decision on fire station placement
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Sept. 17, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the approval of the minutes from the Tuesday,…
Jasper City Council changes insurance policy
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, Sept. 19, the Jasper City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the approval of the agenda, adding four items to it. The…
Lafayette School Board discusses extension of Coca-Cola contract
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Lafayette County School Board met on Tuesday, Sept. 17, for its regular meeting. Among the many items on the agenda, highlights of the evening included the announcements of…
Cagle Grams: Things are not as they seem
James H. Cagle Guest Columnist There is a way which seemeth right unto man, but the end thereof are the ways of death (Pro.14:12, 16:25 KJV). As we follow Christ, we will…
Around the Banks
Johnny Bullard Guest Columnist As I write this column, it is hard for me to believe that I will be 66 on Monday, Oct. 7, and that, before long, it will be…
Branford rodeo happening this weekend
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee River Riding Club is gearing up for its 68th Annual Rodeo, set to take place on Friday, Sept. 27, and Saturday, Sept. 28. This year’s rodeo will…
Jasper proudly unveils its new fire truck tanker
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The entire City of Jasper is constantly working to better the town. As they move into the future, they are focused on growing the essential departments in their town,…
Mendy Sikes celebrates 200th career win as Buccaneers volleyball coach
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Sept. 17, Branford High School volleyball coach Mendy Sikes reached a career milestone, collecting her 200th win in a 3-0 district match against the Dixie County Bears….