Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday Dec. 21, Christy Regina Stephens was arrested on one charge of felony battery or by domestic violence strangulation. According to a report filed by the Suwannee County…
Suwannee County PAL wins state cheerleading competition
Suwannee County PAL Contributor The Suwannee County Police Athletic League (PAL) recently took home the first-place trophy in the 12 and under Cheer Dance State Competition. This squad of 15 young girls…
Bullpup boys and girls named 2023 Big Bend Champions
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Suwannee Middle School’s soccer teams earned a well-deserved Christmas break after securing the titles of 2023 Big Bend Champions on Wednesday, Dec. 20, by defeating the Riversprings Bears….
Suspect at large following fatal Christmas shooting
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com In a tragic Christmas Day incident, a Jasper resident lost their life after a domestic dispute escalated at the corner between Southwest 9th Avenue and Bristol Avenue. Although he…
Leading the way to a bid at the state championships: Damon Wooley named Riverbend News’ Golf Coach of the Year
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Damon Wooley has been the coach of the Suwannee High School (SHS) boys’ and girls’ golf teams for over 11 years. During his time in the position, he has…
Solo sensation Ryan Donaldson repeats as Riverbend News’ 2023 Girls’ Golfer of the Year
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Ryan Donaldson, a student at Suwannee High School, entered the 2023 golf season as the reigning Riverbend News’ Girls’ Golfer of the Year. Despite being the only member of…
Hornets’ girls’ soccer win seven straight
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Lafayette High School girls’ soccer team has been dominating Class 1A for the past few years. They have won back-to-back district championships and have maintained an average of…
Mid-season overview: Gabriel Garcia leads the Trojans on the soccer field
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County High School boys’ soccer team began the second half of its season with the goal of getting back to .500. The Trojans started with a 1-7…
Mid-season overview: Samantha Ray anchors Buccaneers’ soccer defense
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford High School girls’ soccer team is currently in its second season. Samantha Ray has become the anchor for the Buccaneers’ defense this season. During their first season,…
Early childhood development: Why it matters and how to support it
Kimberly Esing Contributor Early childhood development (ECD) is the period of rapid growth and change that starts before birth and lasts until the age of eight. ECD is important for the physical,…
RIVEROAK celebrates 50 years of accreditation
Mary Keen Contributor The Council on Occupational Education (COE) recognized RIVEROAK Technical College for completing 50 years of accredited status at the council’s annual meeting from Tuesday, Nov. 14 through Tuesday, Nov….
Hamilton schools hold annual spelling bees
Michelana Byrd Contributor The Hamilton County School District’s (HCSD) schools held their annual spelling bees on Tuesday, Dec. 5. The district is so proud of all who participated. It is such a…
The Christmas parade
Rev. Cheryl Cruce Contributor It was early December, and we had been shopping that day to celebrate my birthday. As we began to travel homeward, we had the good fortune of driving…
Ring in the new year with Corinth Baptist Church
Halie Wetherington reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Sunday, Dec. 31, Corinth Baptist Church will be host to a New Year’s Eve Fest to celebrate the transition into 2024. This event will be filled with singing,…
Setting realistic goals for a healthy New Year
Kim Griffith Contributor Creating achievable health and wellness resolutions involves setting realistic goals, developing a plan and incorporating long-term changes into your lifestyle. Health and wellness resolutions are an empowering commitment to…
Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce and Public Library co-host Small Business Workshop
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the Lafayette County Public Library, recently hosted a Small Business Workshop in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA),…
Christmas on Bridge Street a fantastic event
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Dec. 1, Suwannee Hardware and Feed once again filled the streets of White Springs with one of the area’s biggest festivals of the year. Christmas on Bridge…