By Lee Trawick Riverbend News On Tuesday, June 1, Chris Howard was officially announced as the new head varsity baseball coach for Columbia County High School. Howard is coming off a great season…
Senator Loranne Ausley visits Hamilton County Schools
By Sydney Holder Riverbend News Esteemed Senator Loranne Ausley visited Hamilton County Elementary School and Hamilton County High School on Friday, May 21. Senator Ausley conducted visits to the schools in District…
Scallop season opens next week
By Rick Patrick Riverbend News The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has set the dates for this summer’s bay scallop season on the Gulf Coast of Florida. The season varies…
Good pain vs. bad pain
By Rick Patrick Riverbend News It may be a bit of a paradox to think of any amount of pain as being a good thing. There are times when a certain amount of…
Missionaries welcomed to White Springs Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
By Lee Trawick Riverbend News Dustin Durfee and Nate McKenzie are Elders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The two 19-year-old young men have arrived in White Springs as part…
Genealogical Society honors Florida pioneer
By Danny Federico Riverbend News On Friday, May 28, The Florida State Genealogical Society honored Pat Hines Mitchell and her family for providing satisfactory evidence that her ancestor, Christmas Hemming, was a…
Frances Pauline Hunter
Frances Pauline Hunter, age 93, of Live Oak, Fla., passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021, at Haven Hospice Suwannee Valley Care Center, in Lake City, Fla. Hunter was born in Jasper,…
Michael David Thomas
Michael David Thomas, 64, of Branford, Fla., went home peacefully to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 2, 2021. Thomas was a very devoted and loving husband, brother, uncle, father and grandfather….
Around the Banks: Some things might soon become a thing of the past
Some things might soon become a thing of the past, like the writer of this column. Well, at some time, we all will. As my aunt often said, “Baby, we are all…
Emerald’s Gem Box: The Pledge of Allegiance
I write this column in honor and recognition of the upcoming Flag Day holiday. Flag Day is celebrated each year on June 14 in recognition of the stars and stripes. It commemorates…
Branford Town Council Post 4 election takes place Tuesday
By Danny Federico Riverbend News Residents of Branford, get ready to uncap your pens; the election for Branford’s Town Council Post 4 position will be taking place on Tuesday, June 8. Running…
Hamilton Sheriff’s Office investigates fatal shooting
By Danny Federico Riverbend News The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is actively investigating a fatal shooting which took place on Thursday, May 27, at approximately 7:30 a.m. at a residence in…
Wellborn to host 27th Annual Blueberry Festival
By Danny Federico Riverbend News The 27th Annual Wellborn Blueberry Festival will be held on Saturday, June 5, from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Andrew’s Square, located in downtown Wellborn at…
Police Unity Tour cycles through Live Oak
By Leah Hodges Riverbend News The Police Unity Tour began in Tallahassee on Monday, May 10, and concluded on Thursday, May 13, at the American Police Hall of Fame, in Titusville, Fla. The…
The Pulpit A Summary of Sound Doctrine
Going through the New Testament, you will spend a lot of time on the letters from the Apostle Paul. While he hit on a variety of important subjects which deserve a great…
Trojans coach encouraged by skilled positions in Red vs. White scrimmage
By Concepcion Ledezma Riverbend News Hamilton County High School (HCHS) football coach Kirk Mitchell was thrilled to see the knack for the big plays by the returning players and newcomers alike. In the…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Respect for parents and adults – and the lack of it
It totally amazes me the lack of manners being taught to our youth. Manners that I so affectionately call “home-raising.” I have always teased by saying that I learned how to say…