Lazaro Aleman reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Florida and the Big Bend Region can’t seem to catch a break this hurricane season. First it was Debby in August, then Helene in September, and now Milton is…
Lafayette 4-Her takes victory in tailgating competition
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Oct. 5, members of Lafayette 4-H made their way to Gainesville for the State Championship 4-H Tailgating Contest. “The purpose Students first had to battle their way…
One dead, one in critical condition following Hamilton County accident
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A fatal multi-vehicle crash occurred in Hamilton County on US Highway 41 near the intersection of Northwest 96th Place on Wednesday, Oct. 2, at approximately 1:18 p.m., resulting in…
One dead, one in critical condition following Hamilton County accident
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A fatal multi-vehicle crash occurred in Hamiton County on US Highway 41 near the intersection of NW 96th Place on Wednesday, Oct. 2, at approximately 1:18 p.m., resulting in…
Hamilton County Fair Events Day happening on Oct. 3
Adyson Hammock reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, Oct. 3, the annual Hamilton County Fair Events Day will take place at the Hamilton County Arena in Jasper. The day of activities will include a swine…
Around the Banks
Johnny Bullard Guest Columnist “Blow, winds, and crack your cheeks! Rage! Blow! You cataracts and hurricanoes!” (“King Lear” by William Shakespeare) Well, readers, dear friends, we have witnessed something else here in our…
Animal Shelter holding Halloween adoption event
Adyson Hammock reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County Animal Shelter will be holding an in-house Halloween Trunk-or-Treat and Adoption Event on Saturday, Oct. 12, beginning at 10 a.m. A raffle will kick off the…
Quad-County Chick Chain Show is a success
Beth Moore Contributor Thirty-one 4-H members and 40 laying hens from four counties converged at the Madison County Ag Center on Tuesday, Sept. 10, for the Sixth Annual Quad-County Chick Chain Show….
Debby Causes Up to $263M in Farm Losses
Jim Turner Contributor Hurricane Debby caused up to $263.2 million in estimated losses to crops and farm animals when the Category 1 rainmaker swept through North Florida in August. Preliminary findings by…
NFC named 2024 “Great College to Work For” nine years running
NFC Contributor For the ninth consecutive year, North Florida College (NFC) has again been named one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to the Great Colleges to…
Mayo Lodge adopts teacher for 2024-25 school year
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Mayo Masonic Lodge has been in existence in Mayo since 1891. While the Masons are still a mysterious group to this day, one thing is for certain, they…
Longwings Academy opens in McAlpin
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The one-room schoolhouse is making a return in McAlpin with the opening of Longwings Academy. Having officially opened on Monday, Sept. 9, the nonprofit private school is set to…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace
Mickey Starling reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com In my previous column, there were a few references to the beloved merry-go-round, an apparatus known for creating plenty of nausea in the bellies of children everywhere. Since I…
Church to bless community with clothing
Cheltsie Holbrook reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com In today’s times, prices are rising on everyday essentials which is causing struggles for families everywhere. However, the Live Oak Church of God is easing the burden when it…
Live Oak Church of God looking for vendors
Rachal Deming reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Oct. 19, the Live Oak Church of God will host an Arts and Crafts Fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. However, it is in search of…
Hornets host homecoming celebration
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Sept. 20, Lafayette High School (LHS) hosted its Homecoming football game. This classic American tradition allows students to engage in the Homecoming court. The event allows everyone…
Bulldogs raise hundreds for cancer patient
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Sept. 24, the Suwannee High School Bulldogs hosted the Hamilton County High School Trojans for a volleyball match. The Bulldogs took the victory in three straight sets….