Grace [email protected] Alligator hunting season officially opens on Monday, Aug. 15. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved a rule change in May of this year extending the hours when…
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Get ready to vote
Grace [email protected] Early voting for the primary election has begun, with voters soon getting a chance to choose their political party bearers for three state races and outright picking a winner in…
Withlacoochee River meets standards
Rick [email protected] On Friday, July 29, the Florida Department of Health issued a statement that the precautionary health advisory for the Withlacoochee River had been lifted. This decision was based on results…
Windstream set to bring broadband to Hamilton County
Lee [email protected] Hamilton County is set in rural north Florida, where the internet is outdated compared to today’s technology. For years, unfortunately, the cost outweighed the production of bringing in better service….
High-speed internet, coming to a home near you
Christian [email protected] On Tuesday, July 26, the Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) invited members, elected officials and business partners to a special announcement. Suwannee County Commissioners, Hamilton County Commissioners, Live Oak City…
Live Oak Community Drum Circle to hold first gathering at Millenium Park
Grace [email protected] Enjoy a family-friendly, multicultural music experience with the first ever Live Oak Community Drum Circle. The group will gather at Millenium Park with various instruments, including drums, shakers, flutes, bells,…
Have sweet, tasty fun at Kizzy’s Ice Cream Social
Grace [email protected] Kizzy L. Burch is a native of White Springs. She is married to Daren Burch and has two adult children, Terrill and Ayanna. Burch works for the Hamilton School District…
Sports registration is open for Hamilton County Parks and Rec
Grace [email protected] Hamilton County Parks and Recreation has opened its baseball and softball registration. The deadline for registration is Friday, Feb. 17, 2023. For children three to four-years-old, registration is $35; for…
Local BETA Clubs thrive in national competition
Grace [email protected] The National BETA Club is an organization for fourth through 12th grade students with the purpose of promoting ideas of academic achievement, character, leadership and service among elementary and high…
Community Presbyterian Church’s summer camp was a blast!
Christian [email protected] On Monday, July 18, Community Presbyterian Church (CPC) set off on another adventure for the summer. They began the seven hour trek from the church to Ridgehaven a camp in…
Pastor spotlight: Steve Boyd of Hatchbend Apostolic Church
Grace [email protected] Steve Boyd was born on May 9, 1962, in Winter Haven, Fla., but at a very young age, his mother and father moved to Hatchbend. He lived there until graduation…
Live Oak 386, your hometown Gospel rap
Christian [email protected] Trenton Anderson is a well-known man throughout Suwannee County, but he is even better known by his musical persona, Live Oak 386. Born on May 13, 1987, Live Oak 386…
Lafayette 4-Hers learn about conservation and restoration
Christian [email protected] Lafayette 4-H continued its patter of education during the week of Sunday, July 10. This time, instead of a focus on the USA, the focus was on natural conservation and…
Skulls, Skins and Snakes: Hamilton County UF/IFAS holds Summer Adventure Series
Grace [email protected] The Hamilton County UF/IFAS Extension kicked off its Summer Adventure Series at Stephen Foster State Park with an exhibit titled Skulls, Skins and Snakes. Park Ranger Jessica Watkins introduced both…
Five-dollar movies are back
Christian [email protected] It’s official, AMC Theatres $5 Discount Tuesdays are back! Every Tuesday, tickets for any movie will be available for $5 to members of the AMC Stubs loyalty program, which is…
And the winner is…Brittany Ward!
Danny [email protected] Congratulations to Brittany Ward for being the winner of The Riverbend News’ Wild Adventures ticket giveaway! Ward received a ticket voucher for four single-day admissions to Wild Adventures’ Celebrate America…
The Mayo clocktower restoration is complete
Christian [email protected] Lafayette County has always had a beautiful courthouse, its crown being a large clocktower on the top. On Dec. 15, 2021 , the clock tower and dome were removed to…