Woman’s Club of Jasper Contributor The Woman’s Club of Jasper will be holding its second Chili and Soup Cook-off on Saturday, Feb. 10, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Woman’s…
Fourth-annual Strawberry Fest coming soon!
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Get ready to indulge your sweet tooth with the Fourth-annual Strawberry Fest on Saturday, Feb. 24 and Sunday, Feb. 25. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., fun for the…
The power of habits
Kim Griffin Contributor If you want to start the new year off right, think about changing your habits. Human behavior is influenced by our habits and changing these habits can have a…
Learn all about living on your own with the Hamilton UF/IFAS Extension
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Adolescents will have the opportunity to gain insight into life after high school with “Living On My Own,” an interactive event hosted by the UF/IFAS Extension Hamilton County. On…
Suwannee Valley Unsolved to assist in decades-old cold case
Suwannee Valley Unsolved Contributor On Friday, Jan. 5, Suwannee Valley Unsolved, Inc. Executive Director Jason Futch and Board Treasurer Randy Roberts traveled to Macclenny, Fla., to speak with investigators regarding a decades-old…
Special Olympics Florida launches Unified Coed Cheerleading Program in Mayo
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Special Olympics Florida is officially expanding its reach with the launch of the Unified Coed Cheerleading Program in Mayo. This marks a significant step for the community as Mayo,…
TRICARE authorizes temporary prescription refill waivers for 49 counties due to storm damage
Defense Health Agency Contributor The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in 49 Florida counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through Friday, Jan. 19, due to storm damage. The counties…
Lafayette Commission approves bid request
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Jan. 9, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with approval of the minutes before heading into the…
Mayo Town Council changes billing process to help town clerk
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, Jan. 8, the Mayo Town Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the swearing in of Mayo’s newest town council member, Linda Cone….
Branford’s farmers market sparks debate over operation days
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford Town Council opened up the new year with a discussion on the farmers market during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 9. Richard Snider, a representative of…
Suwannee Commissioners re-execute agreement from January 2023
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Jan. 2, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. After approving the minutes, the meeting turned to public comment. Moses Klepper…
Cagle grams: Something you’ve never seen God do
James H. Cagle Guest Columnist “Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not” (Jeremiah 33:3 KJV). God is a prayer answering…
Living God’s way: Religion approved by God
Carlton G. McPeak Guest Columnist One of the most horrifying realities is to think our religion is approved by God when it is not. James identifies to Christians the type of…
Around the Banks
Johnny Bullard Guest Columnist White Springs, Fla., recently became a Gateway Community for the Florida Trail Association. I am sure that honor carries with it fame among those who hike and love…
Florida has a new tax holiday
Laura Young reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A new Florida sales tax holiday started on New Year’s Day and will continue until mid-January. Previously, Florida had only one sales tax holiday for back-to-school shopping. The following…
Live Oak Police Department recovers stolen gun
Live Oak Police Department Contributor On Tuesday, Jan. 9, at 12:30 a.m., a Live Oak Police Officer conducted a traffic stop on a 2007 black Chevrolet Trailblazer driven by O’marion Jones, age…
Hamilton County offering $10,000 reward
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) have joined forces in an effort to catch the suspect(s) in the homicide of Donnie…