Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Florida’s license-free fishing days offer the perfect opportunity for youth and adults to experience one of the South’s favorite pastimes. During these specific days, all recreational anglers, whether residents or…
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Rep. Shoaf secures millions in funding for tri-county area
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Representative Jason Shoaf announced on Monday, May 22, he successfully secured a commitment for as much as $56.2 million in state funding over the 2023-24 fiscal year to Suwannee,…
Pioneer Day Registration is open
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org Pioneer Day is one of the most popular events in Lafayette County. People travel from all over to partake in the biggest festival of the year in the county….
Win big with Meat Bingo
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com You’ve played Bingo before, but how about Meat Bingo? Join the American Legion Harry C. Gray II Memorial Post 107 on the first Saturday of every month at 2:30…
SVEC awards $15,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org On Friday, May 19, the Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) awarded $15,000 worth of scholarships to outstanding graduates in their coverage area. In total, 10 scholarships were awarded to…
Live Oak native serves U.S. Navy
Rick Burke, Navy Office of Community Outreach Contributor A native of Live Oak, Fla., serves the U.S. Navy with Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMNAVSURFPAC) located in San Diego, Calif….
Jasper City Council approves multiple purchases from ARPA fund
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org On Thursday, May 18, the Jasper City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with approval of the minutes from the previous meeting, as well as…
Suwannee County Board of Commissioners welcomes new county attorney
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners officially welcomed Adam Morrison of Sellers, Taylor and Morrison, P.A. to the board at the start of its regular meeting on Tuesday,…
Invest in them the way they invest in you
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Parents lay the groundwork for their kids’ education by teaching them to walk, talk and successfully go to the bathroom on their own. However, in most cases, the remainder…
Motherhood: The hardest job on earth
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org Every year, on the second Sunday in May, families across the United States take the day to remember and honor women who have the hardest job on the planet:…
Jennings welcomes new police chief
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, May 2, the Jennings Town Council gathered prior to its regularly scheduled meeting for an opportunity to meet and greet the new Chief of Police, Reginald Akins,…
The third annual Callie Jordan Mission Fund 5k is here
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High Speed chase ends in collision
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Lyda Plunkett signs with Trinity Baptist College
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Lafayette FBLA wins state, several advance to nationals
Lafayette High School’s (LHS) Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) has grown this year, allowing them to have the most recorded members with 45 high school members and seven middle school members….