Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com In mid-October, Live Oak resident Justin Bronson was riding his motorcycle when someone pulled out in front of him. Unfortunately, he was unable to stop in time and rear-ended…
Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com “I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia, the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to…
Suwannee Commissioners hold first meeting of 2025
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Jan. 7, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its first meeting of 2025. The meeting began with the approval of the minutes from three…
Behind every prescription: Celebrating National Pharmacist Day
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com National Pharmacist Day falls on Sunday, Jan. 12. The goal of the day is to honor the contributions of pharmacists everywhere. The role of a pharmacist isn’t on many…
Two fatalities in Hamilton County crash
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Two men were killed early Wednesday morning, Jan 8, in a head-on collision on State Road 6, east of County Road 751, in Hamilton County. According to a report…
Remembering Suwannee: Wiley Lee, Part 2
Eric Musgrove Contributor Last week, we began a discussion of one of my relatively obscure ancestors, Wiley Lee. Today, we’ll finish this look into some of my own family’s past. Despite…
Local food pantries help feed those in need
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Life happens and, sometimes, it gets hard to make ends meet. Especially with the rising cost of food, families have found it increasingly difficult to put meals on the…
Legendary Bass Fisherman Hank Parker to speak at Beast Feast in Greenville
Bryant Thigpen Contributor Legendary Bass Fisherman Hank Parker will be the guest speaker at the Sixth Annual Beast Feast at St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church in Greenville, Fla. The event will…
NFC ranks high in social media communication
North Florida College Contributor In its annual Student Sentiment Research™, Eduventures at Encoura reviewed the best social media communicators of the year and, according to high school students, North Florida College…
Suwannee hosts Ninth Annual Steve Claffey Memorial Game
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Dec. 27 and Saturday, Dec. 28, the community joined together to honor the memory of Suwannee School Coach Steve Claffey. Sadly, Claffey passed away in…
Introducing Branford’s newest basketball coach, Marcel Thomas
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford High School Buccaneers boys basketball team is sporting a new face on its sidelines. Marcel Thomas is the new coach for the team, and he is…
Jasper Woman’s Club to host Chili and Soup Cook Off
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Woman’s Club of Jasper is hosting a Chili and Soup Cook Off at the clubhouse on Saturday, Jan. 18. It is an opportunity for the to…
Farmers, take 10 minutes to help educate about hurricanes
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com A local student is inviting Florida farmers to participate in a survey studying the impact of hurricanes on agricultural practices. Harrison Jackson, a junior at Lafayette High School,…
Jennings holds Christmas celebrations for children
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Jennings may look like a small town from the outside, but it really is the hidden gem of Hamilton County. On Thursday, Dec. 19, it was the most popular…
Jasper VFW visits Tallahassee for monument erection
Photo courtesy of VFW Post #8095 Veterans from District 2 Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) posts in Monticello, Tallahassee, Crawfordville, Jasper, Perry, Bristol and Quincy were at the Tallahassee National Cemetery on…
FSYR Open House camping reservations available
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranch (FSYR) will soon be opening its doors to the public for its annual open house event in February. The public is invited to…
Elks Lodge distributes holiday boxes for area schools
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, Dec. 16, students from the Suwannee Middle and High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapters assisted the Live Oak Elks Lodge in putting together holiday…