Johnny Bullard Guest Columnist Not too long ago, I was sitting in a waiting area at a local establishment reading my copy of the Riverbend News when a person in the waiting…
Jasper City Council deals with interpersonal conflict
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, July 18, the Jasper City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with a change to the agenda, adding the swearing in of two…
Lafayette County School District welcomes new electric buses
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Although summer is officially in full swing, the school district still needs to do plenty of work at the administrative level. As such, the Lafayette County School Board met…
Hamilton County named a Purple Heart County
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, July 2, Hamilton County found itself being designated with a very special honor. Many know that the tri-county area continually feeds some of the best men and…
Suwannee Commissioners set budget dates
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, July 16, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. Due to a conflict of schedules, Chairman Travis Land was unable to…
Hamilton County Delegate Tom Moffses reflects on historic RNC experience
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Tom Moffses, the Delegate for Hamilton County in the Third Congressional District of Florida, has had a remarkable experience representing his community at this year’s Republican National Convention (RNC)….
Lawyers association regional chapter opens second annual teacher giveaway
Kenzie James reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Third Judicial Circuit Chapter of the Florida Association of Women Lawyers (FAWL) announced earlier this month that it is accepting teacher nominations for its second annual classroom wish…
60 years of the Civil Rights Act
Hailey Heseltine reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com As of Tuesday, July 2, it has been 60 years since the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was signed into law. This act was the result of a struggle…
Remembering Suwannee: County site selection drama, Part 1
Eric Musgrove Contributor There are events in the history of Suwannee County that remind me of the passage from Ecclesiastes 1:9, in which the wise King Solomon declares, “What has been is…
Explore faith with Bible summer fun
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The sun is getting brighter, the air is getting warmer, and the school year has drawn to an end. You know what that means: summer vacation is here! This…
Regional charity to start outreach in Lafayette County
Kenzie James reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A regional charity has announced they are starting a new outreach food distribution in Lafayette County later this month. Catholic Charities and the Florida Gateway Food Bank will host…
Local worship center announces back to school celebration
Kenzie James reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Last month, Living Springs Family Worship Center, in Branford, Fla., announced the date for their Back to School Bash at the end of the summer. The celebration, sponsored by…
City of Live Oak celebrates Independence Day with annual Freedom Fest
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews @gmail.com The City of Live Oak continued its tradition of celebrating Independence Day with its annual Freedom Fest in the historic downtown area. The event provided entertainment and enjoyment…
Branford lights up the night with spectacular Fourth of July celebration
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews @gmail.com Hundreds of individuals made their way down to the Town of Branford for the Branford River Reunion’s annual Fourth of July celebration. The festivities began at noon, with…
Hamilton County celebrates Fourth of July with a lot of sparkle
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Freedom, fun, fellowship and fireworks are the main tenants of the Fourth of July, and that is exactly what was observed at Hamilton County’s celebration. The event, held at…
Lafayette County celebrates Fourth of July with a bang
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Fourth of July is the only holiday in the United States that can stand up against Thanksgiving and Christmas. It is celebrated with barbeques and cookouts and, of…
Lafayette 4-H enjoys a week of marine biology
Shawn Jackson, UF/IFAS Lafayette County 4-H Agent Contributor Lafayette 4-H recently took a dive into marine biology at their Marine Biology Camp. The children explored various saltwater habitats, studying organisms ranging from…