Category: Community News

Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, Nov. 11, the streets of Live Oak were alive with people. Slowly, the sidewalk began being covered by foot traffic. The reason for the sudden crowd? The…

Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Nov. 23, at 3 p.m., join Kevin Smith and James Bryant as they honor locals who have fought against breast cancer with their 5th annual KJ’s Breast…

Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com People from across North Florida descended upon the third Annual Sugar Cane Festival in White Springs on Saturday, Nov. 9. From classic cars to road course challenges, and from…

Florida DCF Contributor The Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Shevaun Harris announced a Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) location will be open for Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee Counties from…

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Ahoy—dinner and a show! Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Orlando, Fla., offers countless opportunities during travel. An essential part of the travel experience is trying out local restaurants, but with so many…

Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com In a significant act of kindness and giving back, Ashley Furniture made a considerable donation to the Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranch (FSYR) by delivering 51 twin pillow top mattresses…

Delores M. Howell Contributor On Friday, Sept. 13, the Woman’s Club of Jasper honored Hamilton County First Responders with lunch. The ladies wanted to show appreciation for all the first responders do…

Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The popularity of all those “Freddy Krueger” and “Halloween” parts one through 87 movies serves as proof of one fact: many of us enjoy being scared. But why is…

Jimmy McQuigg, Forester Florida Forest Service Contributor Florida residents should be aware that escaped debris burning is the leading cause of wildfires in the state. With the increase in downed debris from…

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee River Riding Club’s 68th Annual Rodeo, postponed due to Hurricane Helene, is set to take place on Friday, Nov. 8, and Saturday, Nov. 9. This year’s rodeo…

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Bedrock Rehab and Nursing will be hosting a Trunk-or-Treat event on Thursday, Oct. 31, beginning at 5 p.m. Families and children are invited to participate in this fun Halloween…

Milt Hays, Jr. Contributor These days, it is hard not to notice that Suwannee County is growing and changing right before our eyes. Whether it is new housing starts or new businesses…

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The White Springs Public Library will be hosting an Open House on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will offer a day full of…

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Red Ribbon Week is a national drug-use prevention campaign that begins each year on Oct. 23 and ends on Oct. 31. The Red Ribbon Campaign was created in 1985…

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com As Halloween draws near, more and more festivities can be found around the tri-county area. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly night of fun for the kiddos or a…

LSF Health Systems Contributor National First Responders Day on Monday, Oct. 28, is a time to recognize the brave men and women who support citizens during their worst days. In honor of…