Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Kids News is the newest organization trying to make a difference in the lives of the area’s youth. Tammy Housego introduced Kids News, based in Live Oak, to the…
Boys and Girls Club of Mayo to host Annual Christmas Recital
Halie Wetherington reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Join the Boys and Girls Club of Mayo on Wednesday, Dec. 20, for its annual Christmas Recital. This show will come complete with free drinks and free food, with…
Sleigh bells ring at Christmas at Heritage Park
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Dec. 9, Christmas at Heritage Park, an event looked forward to every year, was held once more. Families spent the entire day flocking to the historical site…
Cleaning out after the holidays
Katherine Allen Contributor When the weather is cold outside, it is a good time to start your spring cleaning, so you can be outside once it gets warmer! This is also a…
Altrusa Tour of Homes shows off Suwannee’s best
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Saturday, Dec. 9, Altrusa International, Inc. of Live Oak hosted its Annual Christmas Tour of Homes. The event is a way for people to spruce up their houses…
Leigh Ann Norris recognized as a recipient of the Curriculum Associates Extraordinary Class award
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com At its monthly meeting held on Tuesday, Dec. 12, the Hamilton County School Board was pleased to hear about the success of the staff and students during the fall…
Mayor Ann Murphy retires after serving 32 years on Mayo Town Council
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, Dec. 11, the Mayo Town Council held its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting had a somber tone, as Mayor Ann Murphy announced her retirement after 32 years…
Beware of scammers during the holidays
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is alerting the public to a widespread fraudulent scheme where scammers impersonate DEA agents, aiming to extort money or steal personal identifiable information….
Is Florida’s iconic orange license plate about to change?
Lazaro Aleman reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Florida’s standard license plate showing two oranges and a white blossom may become a historical curiosity in the not-too-distant future. The News Service of Florida, at least, recently reported…
Jennings Christmas Parade happening Dec. 22
Halie Wetherington reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Dec. 22, the Town of Jennings will be hosting its annual Christmas Parade. The event will start at 6 p.m., and will head down Florida Street. If…
Accident in Alachua leaves Wellborn man dead
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.co On Thursday, Dec. 14, an accident in Alachua County left a Wellborn man dead. According to the Florida Highway Patrol report, around 4:45 p.m., a semi-truck driven by a…
Florida lawmakers aim to improve access to rural emergency health care
The Center Square Contributor If signed into law, two bills in the Florida Legislature could help rural communities in the Sunshine State have better access to emergency health care. Senate Bill 644…
Lafayette County School District secures first place excellence: District school grades officially released
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Florida Department of Education (FDE) has officially released the district and school grades for the 2022-23 school year, and one of the tri-county school districts has once again…
Who’s to blame? Current or previous administration? Continuation of White Springs Town Council operation audit
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com A recent operational audit conducted in White Springs has uncovered a number of issues plaguing the town council. The Joint Legislative Auditing Committee (JLAC) was presented with the findings…
The Hornets’ dual-threat quarterback: Tywan Williamson named Riverbend News’ 2023 Football Player of the Year
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Lafayette High School football team had high expectations going into the 2023 football season. Although they finished with a 7-5 record, the Hornets still managed to reach the…
Hornets’ coach defies all odds with playoff success: Marcus Edwards named Riverbend News 2023 Coach of the Year
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Marcus Edwards, head football coach of Lafayette High School, faced challenges at the start of the 2023 football season, as he had to fill several positions in his lineup….
Trojans shut down Columbia Tigers, 42-9
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County High School girls basketball team was eager to get back on the court after a disappointing home game on Saturday, Dec. 2, where they lost 55-28…