Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com In a month dominated by the Bulldogs, Suwannee High School has once again showcased its athletic prowess, particularly in weightlifting and wrestling. The spotlight fell on the Bulldogs’ boys…
Love is in the air for Valentine’s Day!
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Do you know where and when the trend of Valentine’s Days started? Why do we use Cupid to depict love and what’s with the cards and candy? Well, legend…
Lafayette girls soccer end their rockstar season at regionals
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Feb. 6, the Lafayette High School girls’ soccer team went head to head with the University Christian Christians in the quarterfinals regional tournament. Here, the Hornets found…
Suwannee tastes victory and defeat at district tournament
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, Feb. 5, the Suwannee High School girl’s basketball team faced off against the North Marion Colts in the first playoff game of the basketball districts, which were…
Lafayette reaches new highs and lows in district tournament
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Feb. 6, the Hamilton County High School boys’ basketball team hosted the Lafayette Hornets in the playoffs of the district tournament. Within the first quarter, it was…
Lafayette girls’ basketball season ends at districts
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Wednesday, Feb. 7, the Lafayette High School girls’ basketball team faced off against the Hilliard Red Flashes in the district semifinals, which were held in Jasper. The Hornets…
A classic American showdown: Buccaneers versus Cowboys
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, Feb. 8, the Branford High School boys’ basketball team traveled to Hamilton County to face off against the Madison County Cowboys in the district championship semifinals. What…
Hamilton feels highs and lows during district tournament
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, Feb. 5, Hamilton County’s girls’ basketball team hosted the Branford Buccaneers in the district playoff game. The first quarter seemed indicative of how the game would progress,…
Bulldogs dominate with weightlifting regional championship win
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The time for battle is drawing near; in a realm where the clink of iron reverberates like a battle cry and the scent of determination hangs in the air,…
Georgia Perry represents Trojans at weightlifting regionals
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County High School girls’ weightlifting team sent one lifter to the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Region 1A Championship on Saturday, Feb. 3, which was held…
Friends of Music concerts continue with performance by The Lawson Ensemble
Linda Poplin Contributor The third concert of the 2023-24 Friends of Music concert season will be at Covenant First Presbyterian Church, located at 421 White Ave. in Live Oak, on Friday, March…
16th annual Camp Connexion accepting registrations for summer session
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On your mark, get ready and set for the popular faith based summer camp: Camp Connexion! for children in Lafayette County. This collaborative summer camp is scheduled for Monday,…
Miss HCHS Pageant glows in neon splendor
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Lovely young ladies donned their most electrifying gowns on Saturday, Feb. 3, for Hamilton County High School’s (HCHS) 2024 Miss HCHS Pageant. The theme, “A Neon Night to Remember,”…
Hamilton students compete in district-wide Spelling Bee
Amy Hendry Contributor On Wednesday, Jan. 24, Hamilton County Elementary School (HCES) hosted the Hamilton County School District Spelling Bee in its media center. Six contestants competed for the honor of representing…
Local educators shine in FAAE Ideas Unlimited Competition
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com In a showcase of innovative teaching methods, Stacy Young from Branford High School and Kaitlyn VanHusen from Bradford High School participated in the Florida Association of Agricultural Educators (FAAE)…
Branford Elementary School presents its Second Annual “Small – Tall Ball ”
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford Elementary School (BES) Association of Parents and Teachers is proud to announce that DJ Cliff will be in the house for some Small – Tall Ball partying…
Those who invented and inspired
Hailey Heseltine reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The modern conveniences we use each day are the products of thousands of years of ingenuity; even the most basic of everyday items are the handiwork of brilliant minds…