Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The sun is getting brighter, the air is getting warmer, and the school year has drawn to an end. You know what that means: summer vacation is here! This…
Living God’s way: Judge Yourself Before Judging Others
Carlton G. McPeak Guest Columnist Jesus shifts topics in His sermon from teaching about our priorities to teaching about how we judge people. Jesus is not saying we should not judge other…
Celebrating harmony: Singing Angels host 10th-anniversary service
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Little Galilee Holiness Church’s Singing Angels have united hearts and souls for years through their melodic voices and inspiring performances. On Saturday, June 29, the youth choir will host…
Light up the night with Branford for the Fourth of July
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Get ready for the Branford River Reunion’s annual Fourth of July bonanza! Festivities will begin at noon with a performance of the National Anthem on the Suwannee River Greenway….
Young Farmers and Ranchers holds first meeting of the year
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) held its kickoff meeting on Thursday, May 30. Twenty young farming and ranching families from around Hamilton County made their way…
SCSO holding Spread the Love peanut butter and jelly drive
Adyson Hammock reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com From now through the end of June, the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) will be holding a peanut butter and jelly drive entitled “Spread the Love.” Peanut butter and…
Hamilton County 4-H receives new table and pavilion
Adyson Hammock reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County 4-H UF/IFAS Extension Office recently received a new pavilion and picnic table for their campus’ outdoor classroom. These classrooms will be used throughout the summer for…
Summer water safety
Heather Ainsley reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Temperatures are steadily rising, and with hot, sunny days comes the beckoning call of cool, refreshing waters, the perfect relief from the exhausting heat waves. The time has come…
SCSO Emergency Management holds stakeholders’ meeting for 2024 hurricane season
Adyson Hammock reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On the morning of Wednesday, June 5, the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) Division of Emergency Management (EM) held its annual stakeholders meeting in order to discuss the 2024…
How to increase the organic matter in your soil for better soil health
Raymond Balaguer Contributor As we have discussed in previous articles, North Florida soils are primarily sandy. This means that they cannot hold water or nutrients for a long time. Organic matter plays…
Sadie Miller releases new single
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Sadie Miller continues to make waves in the country music scene. The young local country legend from Branford, has just released her newest single, “Upgrade From Me.” This release…
Through the year with the Woman’s Club of Jasper
Delores Howell Contributor In October 2023, the Woman’s Club of Jasper organized and sponsored its annual Fall Bazaar for local artists and vendors. In November 2023, the club honored local Veterans with…
Jasper ACE Hardware commits to supporting Hamilton County School District
Michelana Byrd Contributor Have you noticed the huge Hamilton County School District “H” painted on the side of the Jasper ACE Hardware building? If not, drive by and take a look! This…
Suwannee County announces Project Summit
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners officially announced Project Summit during its regular meeting on Tuesday, June 18. Chairman Travis Land, assisted by Charissa Setzer with the Suwannee…
Accusations fly during public comment at Branford Town Council meeting
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford Town Council met on Tuesday, June 18, in a continuation of its regular meeting, which was postponed following the town elections on Tuesday, June 11. Soon after…
Hamilton County to be named a “Purple Heart County”
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, June 18, the Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the approval of the consent agenda before moving…
Jasper City Council acknowledges firefighters’ hard work
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, June 20, the Jasper City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the approval of the agenda, with the only change being the…