Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Lafayette Caregivers Alliance is hoping to bring The Arc to Mayo by hosting an informational night at the Lafayette UF/IFAS Extension Office on Monday, Nov. 3, at 6…
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White Springs Pumpkin Patch a success
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Saturday, Oct. 18, the White Springs Events Committee hosted a Pumpkin Patch at Veterans Park. The event was a huge success, with all pumpkins selling out. According to…
Correction
In the Wednesday, Oct. 22, edition of the Riverbend News, we ran an article about the No Kings Protest that occurred on Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Suwannee County Courthouse. The article…
Two dead following I-75 crash
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org A two-vehicle accident that occurred early Sunday morning, Oct. 19, claimed the lives of two Illinois residents after their vehicle caught fire along Interstate 75 in Suwannee County. According…
Hamilton County Development Authority announces Jennings Dollar General nearing completion
HCDA Contributor On Wednesday, Oct. 22, the Hamilton County Development Authority (HCDA) announced construction of a new Dollar General store in Jennings is nearing completion, marking continued retail growth and investment in…
Mayo CI places second in FDC K9 Tracking and Training Event
Florida Department of Corrections Contributor The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) proudly hosted the 2025 Statewide K9 Tracking and Training Event. This event serves as an advanced training and competition opportunity for…
SHS crowns royalty
Logan Bristol (left) and Miranda Ramsey (right) were named the Suwannee High School 2025 Homecoming King and Queen. Get the Wednesday, Nov. 5, edition of the Riverbend News for full coverage of…
Pregnancy Care Center hosts another successful 5k
Joyce Fullbright Contributor The Pregnancy Care Center (PCC) recently hosted its annual 5k Walk/Run 4 Life. This provides an opportunity for the community to join together for a family friendly event and…
Town Talk: Club America controversy in Suwannee County dispelled
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Rumors have been circulating throughout Suwannee County and the surrounding area that Suwannee High School was refusing to allow a Club America chapter to begin. Club America is the…
Community joins Vivid Visions to raise awareness of domestic violence
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org The community came together at Heritage Park & Gardens on Thursday, Oct. 16, for a candlelight dinner put together by Vivid Visions, Inc., a nonprofit organization providing a temporary,…
Bikers on Parade Charity Ride coming in November
Jason Futch Reporter2@RiverbendNews.org Get ready to cruise, as American Hometown Veteran Assist, Inc., will be hosting its annual Bikers on Parade Charity Ride on Saturday, Nov. 8. The event will honor Veterans…
“Death Cafe” comes to White Springs Public Library
Jason Futch Reporter2@RiverbendNews.org The White Springs Public Library hosted its first “Death Cafe” on Tuesday, Oct. 21. The Death Cafe is a nationwide movement to explore the topics of death and dying…
The Melody Toy Drive has already begun
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Christmas season is almost here. It may seem far away, but October is coming to a close, and there are barely two months until the biggest holiday of…
First Church of God to celebrate 95th anniversary
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The congregation of First Church of God in Live Oak will celebrate the church’s 95th anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 26. Members invite the community to join them in worship…
Beulah Baptist Church to hold annual Homecoming celebration
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Beulah Baptist Church invites the community to attend its annual Homecoming celebration on Sunday, Oct. 26. Founded in 1897, Beulah Baptist Church has been a cornerstone of faith and…
Area Farm Bureaus hold Annual Meetings
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Every year, local county Farm Bureau offices organize special meetings to provide updates on their finances, elect new directors, announce the local Farm Families of the Year, and enjoy…
White Springs Library to celebrate International Bat Week
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Are you “Batty About Bats?” Then you might enjoy this special educational program hosted by the White Springs Public Library! The event will take place at 2 p.m. on…