Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com “I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia, the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to…
Category: Community News
Busy Bee’s Giving Pump initiative supports local high school athletics
Danny Federico – reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Busy Bee locations across North Central Florida are making it easy for residents to support their local high school athletic programs with every fuel purchase. Through the station’s…
A local family needs your help
Christian Peterson – reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com In mid-October, Live Oak resident Justin Bronson was riding his motorcycle when someone pulled out in front of him. Unfortunately, he was unable to stop in time and…
Senator Corey Simon Honored by Florida Sheriffs Association
State Senator Corey Simon (center) was honored with the 2024 Friend of the Sheriffs Award, presented by the Florida Sheriffs Association on Thursday, Dec. 19. Pictured, from left to right, are: Madison…
Streaming services and their costs
Leah Androski-reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Today, knowing which streaming service to buy can be difficult with the variety of services available. Here are some of the popular streaming services offered and their plans. Disney+ Disney+…
Laura’s January Garden Notes: Celebrating the winter sun
Laura Young – reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com With winter solstice behind us, we can really begin to sense the gradual lengthening of days. Our coldest weather still lies in the weeks to come, but winter’s…
Sharing stories with Little Free Libraries
Hailey Heseltine – reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com It is no secret that reading is important, and having access to books helps individuals improve their literacy; it aids in expanding vocabularies and enables comprehension of complex…
KrisAnne Hall to speak at Suwannee County Coliseum
Dana Darby – Contributor KrisAnne Hall is a Constitutional attorney, author, public speaker, f ilmmaker and founder of the Liberty First Society. Her perspective is always “liberty over security, principle over party,…
Hamilton County karting legend honored at Kart Week
Jason Futch – reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Hamilton County kart legend and Cross Roads Motorplex owner Wade Murphy was bestowed a high honor in December when he was inducted into the World Karting Association Hall…
Jasper Woman’s Club to host Chili and Soup Cook Off
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Woman’s Club of Jasper is hosting a Chili and Soup Cook Off at the clubhouse on Saturday, Jan. 18. It is an opportunity for the to…
Farmers, take 10 minutes to help educate about hurricanes
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com A local student is inviting Florida farmers to participate in a survey studying the impact of hurricanes on agricultural practices. Harrison Jackson, a junior at Lafayette High School,…
Jennings holds Christmas celebrations for children
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Jennings may look like a small town from the outside, but it really is the hidden gem of Hamilton County. On Thursday, Dec. 19, it was the most popular…
Jasper VFW visits Tallahassee for monument erection
Photo courtesy of VFW Post #8095 Veterans from District 2 Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) posts in Monticello, Tallahassee, Crawfordville, Jasper, Perry, Bristol and Quincy were at the Tallahassee National Cemetery on…
FSYR Open House camping reservations available
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranch (FSYR) will soon be opening its doors to the public for its annual open house event in February. The public is invited to…
Paw-some pets: Shiloh
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Shiloh loves people, and people love Shiloh! Now, he is ready to go home to a loving family that is willing to take care of this friendly, energetic…
Keeping Jennings safe: Riding along with JPD Officer Shawn Raggins
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com It was a foggy New Year’s Eve when Riverbend News was invited to do a ride-along with Jennings Police Department (JPD) Officer Shawn Raggins, a veteran law enforcement…