On Friday, Nov. 7, Emma Soride, a Lafayette High School volleyball player, signed to attend Chowan University after graduation. Soride was recruited as a libero, and plans to major in criminal justice…
Category: Community News
Buccaneer Mylie Fernandez commits to Warner University
Christian Peterson [email protected] Recently, Mylie Fernandez, a Buccaneer volleyball player and volleyball state champion, committed to attending Warner University after graduating from Branford High School. “Coming off a state championship has me…
Three-vehicle accident on Interstate 75 claims life of Myakka City man
Jason Futch [email protected] On Sunday, Nov. 9, traffic was severely congested following a three-vehicle accident on Interstate 75 in Hamilton County, claiming the life of a 59-year-old Southwest Florida man. According to…
Florida prepares for 16th execution of the year as debate over death penalty intensifies
Jason Futch [email protected] On Tuesday, Oct. 28, Norman Merle Grim, who was sentenced to death for the 1998 murder of Cynthia Campbell in Santa Rosa County, met his date with the executioner….
Bulldogs break school record at regional championship
Christian Peterson [email protected] Swim is a taxing sport known for requiring the use of every muscle in your body. Suwannee High School is the only local school in Riverbend News’ coverage area…
Community mourns loss of 19-year-old Branford graduate
Danny Federico [email protected] Residents of Branford and Suwannee County as a whole are mourning the loss of 19-year-old Cloey Criggall, an O’Brien resident and Branford High School graduate who died in a…
Buccaneers return home as State Volleyball Champions
The Branford High School Buccaneers defeated the Chipley Tigers 3-2 on Wednesday, Nov. 5, earning the title of FHSAA Rural State Champions. This was the Buccaneers’ third consecutive bid for state and…
Quick-thinking resident foils scam attempt; suspect arrested
Jason Futch [email protected] The daughter of an elderly Live Oak resident acted fast when she suspected her mother was being taken advantage of in the amount of $20,000. As a result,…
A short history of some of America’s greatest conflicts
Christian Peterson [email protected] The United States of America has been a military power across the globe for a long time. Still, our history with the military and that of our Veterans dates…
A short history of Veterans Day
Christian Peterson [email protected] One of the most important days for the entire world, and especially the United States, was June 28, 1919. That was the day the Treaty of Versailles was signed,…
Honoring Our Veterans
Carson Alford Westwood Christian School Writer The month of November is full of grateful families and traveling for Thanksgiving. Often, people forget one of the important holidays that occurs in this month,…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Oct. 31 Caleb Chalmer, violation of probation Nov. 2 Willie Cook Jr., violation of probation Hamilton County Oct. 27 Antwain Leon Strawder, simple battery domestic violence, aggravated battery, withhold…
Tri-County fall festival fun
Christian Peterson [email protected] As the cold air begins to blow into the tri-county area and trees begin to change color in preparation of winter, it is obvious to all that fall has…
Community Calendar
Wednesday, Nov. 5 and Thursday, Nov. 6 Let TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) help you with your weight management goals. TOPS is a weight-loss support group with two chapters that meet weekly…
African American Development Council commemorates 30 years of service
Jason Futch [email protected] There was a festive atmosphere at the Suwannee County Coliseum on Saturday, Oct. 25, as board members and supporters of the African American Development Council (AADC) commemorated 30 years…
Rotary Club of Branford to turn up the heat with annual Community Festival and Chili Cookoff
Danny Federico [email protected] Residents of Branford and the surrounding areas will have the opportunity to enjoy a day of food, music and friendly competition during the Fourth Annual Community Festival and Chili…
Branford students outline Turning Point USA chapter at Rotary meeting
Danny Federico [email protected] During their weekly meeting, members of the Rotary Club of Branford welcomed two Branford High School (BHS) students on Wednesday, Oct. 22, as they introduced their student-led chapter of…