Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Reginald Gerard McGrew was born in 1976, in Mayo. He spent his entire childhood in Mayo, growing up with a love of sports like most kids from the area….
Suwannee History: The establishment of Suwannee County – Part 2
Eric Musgrove Contributor Last week, we began looking at how Suwannee County was created by Legislative action. In today’s article, we will complete our discussion. Once the Florida Senate had approved a…
Lafayette County Farm Bureau honors farmers and ranchers with Food Check-out Week
Rod Land, County President/Lafayette county Farm Bureau Contributor The foundation of our well-being as a society depends upon the domestic production of food. Our farmers and ranchers provide us with an abundant,…
Suwannee County Republicans host showing of “The Real Story of January 6”
Barbara Gill Contributor The Suwannee County Republicans hosted the showing of “The Real Story of January 6” at the Live Oak Church of God on Friday, Jan. 26. Over 60 people attended,…
Buccaneer baseball and softball teams invite all to Family and Fan Day
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Are you ready for some fun for families and fans? Come on over to Branford High School, located at 405 N Reynolds St., to celebrate the start of the…
Conservative author Loren Stivak to speak at AMERICAN PATRIOTS meeting
AMERICAN PATRIOTS Contributor Join the AMERICAN PATRIOTS on Saturday, Feb. 17, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. to hear nationally renowned conservative author, Loren Stivack. Relying on his keen wit and sense…
Lafayette County Public Library receives FINRA Investor Education Foundation grant
Dale Collum Contributor On Wednesday, Jan. 31, the Lafayette County Public Library announced plans to expand its personal finance collections following receipt of a grant from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)…
Support Hamilton County 4-H through the Community Rewards Program
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com In a bid to enhance outdoor education initiatives, Hamilton County 4-H is rallying community support to raise funds for an outdoor education station. First Federal Bank has stepped up…
Unlock your potential with the Live Oak Library’s writer’s conference
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Calling all writers, avid readers and literature enthusiasts! The much-anticipated “For the Love of Books Writer’s Conference” is set to take place on Saturday, Feb. 17, from 1 p.m….
Inaugural All Aboard Festival a big hit
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Feb. 3, the Suwannee Festivals Committee held its first ever All Aboard Festival. The festivities were situated right at the old Atlantic Coast Line Freight Station, now…
Donations needed for Buccaneer cake auction
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail. com Calling all bakers, novice or expert! Branford’s baseball and softball teams need your goodies for the cake auction happening at Fan Day on Saturday, Feb. 17. Your sweet…
How’s your heart health?
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County UF/IFAS Extension will host a Lunch and Learn workshop on Friday, Feb. 16, from noon to 1 p.m. at Hamilton County High School, located at 1143…
Suwannee Commissioners elect to look at different property for fire station
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Feb. 6, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting quickly turned to an update from Tim Parsens with Liberty…
Jennings Town Council grapples with contractor payment post-hurricane cleanup
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Jennings Town Council was subject to a heated debate during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 6. Andre Jackson, owner of Jackson Tractor Work LLC, addressed the council…
Cagle grams: Dreams
James H. Cagle Guest Columnist “Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God, and be more ready to hear than to give the sacrifice of fools: for they consider…
Around the Banks
Johnny Bullard Guest Columnist On Valentine’s Day, this article will appear in the Riverbend News. Valentine’s Day brings back many memories and, for the most part, good memories. My beloved maternal grandmother,…
Hamilton County Animal Control offering microchipping
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Hamilton County Animal Control, now under new management, has an increased focus on offering the best to the citizens of Hamilton County. That is why, this week, the department…