Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com “ This was by far the most competitive meet I’ve ever seen,” Dan Marsee said when talking about Suwannee High School’s (SHS) annual Power of Christmas weightlifting event. Twenty-four…
Setting health goals for the New Year
Kim Griffin Contributor The start of a new year is the perfect time to focus on improving your health and well-being. Setting health goals can provide a roadmap for positive change and…
Hamilton County celebrates Christmas with Sweets-N-the-Streets
Jason Futch r eporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Hamilton County celebrated the Christmas holiday on Saturday, Dec. 14, with the annual Sweets-N-the-Streets event, which is part of the yearly festivities hosted by the Hamilton County Chamber…
Sheriff-elect Brian Creech graduates sheriff’s academy
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Sheriff-elect Brian Creech of Hamilton County recently attended the Florida Sheriffs Association’s (FSA) Sheriff’s Academy, which is a required one-week training seminar for incoming sheriffs of Florida. Creech, who…
Studio B dancers shine on Times Square
Cheryl Byrd Contributor On Wednesday, Dec. 4, dancers from Studio B Dance & Twirl flew to New York City for a trip they will never forget. Dancers performed on the Broadway stage…
Florida knows how to beat the heat, but how do we beat the cold?
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com There is a simultaneous blessing and curse that comes with living in Florida. It is one of the states with the most drastic weather changes. Florida has risks of…
Branford FFA brings Christmas joy to southern Suwannee
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford High School chapter of Future Farmers of America (FFA) brought holiday cheer to southern Suwanee County on Saturday, Dec. 14, as it hosted this year’s “The Joy…
The Lee family proves themselves champions again
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Lee family has once again brought home the gold with their Hangin’ Tree Cowdogs. While many already know Jared Lewis Lee for his TV appearances and multiple first-place…
Toys for Tots receives donation from Live Oak Elks Lodge
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com With a heart full of emotion, Annita Leonard with the Suwannee County Toys for Tots chapter accepted a donation from the Live Oak Elks Lodge for $2,500 on Saturday,…
Lafayette County School Board recognizes youth
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Several topics were up for discussion during the Lafayette County School Board’s final meeting of the year on Tuesday evening, Dec. 17. As per tradition, the meeting began with…
Suwannee Commissioners approve $1.5 million grant agreement
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Dec. 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 previous…
Man arrested for allegedly pulling knife on girlfriend
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Dec. 17, Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) deputies arrested a man who allegedly pulled a knife on someone during a heated argument in O’Brien. At approximately 7:11…
2023 Christmas Day shooting still unsolved
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Christmas Day 2023, a shooting in Jasper killed 22-year-old Joshua Claridy and left his family shattered by the incident. Now, one year later, investigators with the Jasper Police…
Cagle Grams: Christmas is about our savior being born
“Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel” (Isaiah 7:14 KJV). Christmas is an annual celebration held on the supposed birthday of Jesus Christ, our…
Living God’s Way: God’s steward to the Gentiles
After stating the apostles and prophets were the foundation of the building Jesus would build, Paul begins to talk about being appointed as God’s steward to the Gentiles (Ephesians 3:1-5). Before he…
Around the Banks
Christmas is upon us, and I wish all my readers a happy and healthy Yuletide season. I especially want to thank Danny Federico for being such a great editor and for being…
Christmas time is here…everywhere around the world
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com “And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and…