Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Sean Herndon was born in Valdosta, Ga., in 1988. He spent most of his early childhood in Day Town, attending the Lafayette County School District. At 8, years old,…
Suwannee County teen crowned 2025 Miss Agriculture USA Agvocate
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Recently, local teen Kimberly Tanner was crowned the 2025 Miss Agriculture USA Agvocate, representing the State of Florida. She joins several other “agvocates” across the United States as advocates…
Search warrant leads to narcotics arrest
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Contributor A search warrant executed by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday, Dec. 3, led to the arrest of 34-year-old Jasper resident Jacaris Clarence Stubbs and the…
Candlelight Service to be held at First Baptist Church of Jasper
Danny Federico r eporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Churches all across the area are preparing to celebrate Christmas with their seasonal services. Originally scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 24, First Baptist Church of Jasper has moved the…
Alton Church of God offering Boxes of Blessings
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Alton Church of God will be passing out Boxes of Blessings to Lafayette County families on Friday, Dec. 20, from 9 a.m. until they’re all passed out. Boxes will…
Remembering Suwannee: Christmas celebrations and events in Suwannee County history
Suwannee County has a long tradition of celebrating the Christmas holidays. Old newspaper articles and scattered records give us a glimpse of how our forefathers celebrated the holiday. Today, in honor of…
Hornets sting Buccaneers in double rivalry victory
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Dec. 7, the Hornets hosted their rivals, the Branford Buccaneers, for two basketball showdowns. The evening first began with the girls’ game at 6:30 p.m. The first…
Bulldogs take two victories over the Trojans
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Dec. 7, the Suwannee County High School Bulldogs played host to the Hamilton County Trojans for two different basketball games. The first team to step onto the…
Ninth Annual Steve Claffey Memorial Game coming soon
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Dec. 27 and Saturday, Dec. 29, the community will join together to honor the memory of Suwannee Middle School Coach Steve Claffey, who passed away from colon…
LHS Drama troupe brings WWII era to life in “The Greatest Generation”
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Lafayette High School’s (LHS) cafeteria recently transformed into a time capsule as the drama troupe presented “The Greatest Generation: A Tribute to the 40s,” a play written by students…
Hayden Tabor named Hamilton County High School Sunshine State Scholar
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Hamilton County High School (HCHS) recently announced that 11th grader Hayden Tabor was selected to represent HCHS as the 2025 Sunshine State Scholar, a prestigious title placed on a…
Melody Christian Academy crowns Homecoming court
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The king and queen have been crowned! On Friday, Nov. 22, Melody Christian Academy celebrated Homecoming. The festivities included games and refreshments before the crowning ceremony began. The middle…
Children’s Entrepreneur Market coming to White Springs
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Dec. 21, children from across the region will be showing off their business leadership skills at the Children’s Entrepreneur Market, which will be held at Stephen Foster…
Lafayette County DOH announces DEEP classes
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Residents are invited to attend the Lafayette County Department of Health’s (DOH) Diabetes Self-Management Empowerment Education Program (DEEP) classes, which will begin at the start of the new year….
No Veteran Left Alone this Christmas
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Live Oak Elks Lodge is offering a special event for Veterans this Christmas. The event is called No Veterans Left Alone and is focused on providing help for…
Suwannee Hardware & Feed hosts Christmas on Bridge Street
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Dec. 6, the Town of White Springs came alive with festive cheer during Christmas on Bridge Street hosted by Suwannee Hardware & Feed. Residents and visitors reveled in…
Christmas on the Square has another successful year
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Christmas on the Square is one of the most significant events in Live Oak. It is a highlight that families look forward to each year. On top of that,…