FloridaCommerce Contributor On Tuesday, Oct. 8, FloridaCommerce announced that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available to businesses and residents whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted as a direct result of…
Hamilton County’s own Jamie Hunter Carrasquilla shines bright with award
Mia Hunter Mauldin Contributor Our community is beaming with pride as we celebrate the remarkable achievements of Jamie Hunter Carrasquilla, a native of Hamilton County, who has recently been honored with the…
Wreckage traps Suwannee woman following Hurricane Helene
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com MaryLynn Blackley, a Suwannee County resident of 10 years, found herself trapped in her home after Hurricane Helene swept through the area on Thursday, Sept. 26, leaving her unable…
Fairfax woman arrested for alleged meth possession
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, Sept. 23, Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) Deputy Aliyah Law was sent to the S&S Food Store on State Road 51 in Live Oak in reference to,…
Corinth dedicates court to community servant
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Sept. 13, Corinth Christian Academy hosted Westwood Christian School in a volleyball showdown. However, the volleyball games weren’t the main focus of the evening. The main focus…
Benefit performance coming to Lighthouse Christian Center
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Lighthouse Christian Church will host Christian comedian Mickey Bell and former “The Voice” winner Todd Tilghman on Saturday, Oct. 19. The event, which will begin at 6 p.m., invites…
JV Buccaneers honored for undefeated season
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford Junior Varsity (JV) Buccaneers were recognized during halftime of the varsity game against the Trenton Tigers on Friday, Oct. 4. The team was honored for its impressive…
Support Raven Merine’s battle against breast cancer
Mickey Starling reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Jasper resident Raven Merine was receiving routine prenatal care while carrying her fourth child when a lump was discovered in her breast. On June 26, Merine was diagnosed with…
KJ’s Fifth Annual Breast Cancer Banquet rescheduled for Nov. 23
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.co KJ’s Fifth Annual Breast Cancer Banquet, originally scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 12, has been rescheduled to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23, due to Hurricane Helene’s impact on the…
Killer stings
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Lafayette High School varsity volleyball team hosted the Bell Bulldogs in an intense matchup on Tuesday, Oct. 1. The Hornets, who were coming off a narrow 3-2 loss…
Buccaneers defeat Hornets in four-set volleyball showdown
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.co The Branford High School Buccaneers claimed a 3-1 victory over the Lafayette Hornets in a hard-hitting varsity volleyball match on Friday, Oct. 4. The match began with a closely…
Buccaneers triumph over Tigers in 34-20 victory
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford High School varsity Buccaneers (3-2) emerged victorious over the Trenton Tigers (1-4) on Friday, Oct. 4, in an intense matchup on Cleve Sikes Field. The Buccaneers took…
Remembering Suwannee: 1922 Branford fires, Part 1
Eric Musgrove Contributor As we recover from the effects of Hurricane Helene, I am reminded that few and far between are the communities that have not seen some sort of catastrophe in…
Support local businesses for home repairs
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews @gmail.com In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, many residents are beginning the process of repairing their homes and property. While the urgency to restore normalcy is understandable, members of…
Gobble-worthy snacks
Laura Young reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Whether kids are pulling their afternoon snack from a lunchbox, receiving it as part of an extra-curricular program or pouncing on it as soon as they get home, there…
Teachers could deduct classroom expenses
Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com With the new school year well underway, Florida educators are reminded the maximum deduction expenses in 2024 are still $300. This deduction will allow educators to offset some of…
Journey Church hosts first open mic night
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Sunday, Sept. 22, just a few days before Hurricane Helene hit Florida, Journey Church in Mayo held an open mic night. The evening, officially titled as Open Mic…