Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org It was a “sweet” day on Friday, Feb. 13, as Florida Youth Charitables, Inc. (FYC), in partnership with All Our Kidz, honored local Veterans during its Valentine’s with a…
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National Public Schools Week: Shining a spotlight on the magic that happens every day in Hamilton County School District classrooms
Hamilton County School District Contributor National Public Schools Week, celebrated this year from Monday, Feb. 23, through Friday, Feb. 27, is a time to celebrate the incredible work happening every day in…
Casting the BALLOT of courage: Jeanette Udell
Jason Futch reporter@riverbendnews.org The year was 1962. Just a few years before the Voting Rights Act of 1965 was signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson, a man named Sistrunk and his wife,…
North Florida College honors President’s List scholars for academic excellence
NFC Contributor North Florida College (NFC) proudly recognizes students who earned placement on the Academic President’s List, the College’s highest scholastic honor, awarded to full-time students who achieve exceptional academic performance during…
North Florida College celebrates Dean’s List scholars
NFC Contributor North Florida College (NFC) proudly recognizes students who earned placement on the Dean’s List, honoring academic achievement and dedication during the term. These honors reflect the hard work, discipline and…
Hamilton FFA represents at Florida State Fair
Tiffany Quintero Contributor Members of the Hamilton County High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter recently competed in Meat Judging at the Florida State Fair. During the competition, knowledge, speed and…
Hamilton County School District celebrates Literacy Week
Tiffany Quintero Contributor The Hamilton County School District would like to extend its gratitude to its Hamilton County High School students and district staff who participated in Literacy Week by reading with…
Hamilton Sheriff Brian Creech to speak at West Lake Church of God
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Hamilton County Sheriff Brian Creech will be the guest speaker at West Lake Church of God on Wednesday, Feb. 18, beginning at 7 p.m. Sheriff Creech will share his…
Hamilton County UF/IFAS Extension to host Lunch & Learn program on heart health
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org The Hamilton County UF/IFAS Extension will host a Lunch & Learn program focused on heart health on Friday, Feb. 27, in Jasper. The program will feature an interactive class…
Hamilton County Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Coalition to host golf tournament
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org The Hamilton County Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Coalition (HCAODPC) will host its 17th Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, March 27. The tournament will take place at Francis Lake…
Co-founder of the Madison County Carrier Mary Ellen Greene passes away
Mary Ellen (Selman) Greene, 86, passed away on Monday, Feb. 16, at 11:25 p.m., in the Madison County Memorial Hospital in the presence of family, after an extended illness. Mary Ellen was…
Fouchecourt appointed to White Springs Town Council as it sets public decorum rules
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, Feb. 10, the White Springs Town Council held its regular meeting at Town Hall. During the meeting, the council welcomed a new member and set rules…
Livin’ Like Larry Farm Sanctuary Micro Pet Food Pantries installed throughout region
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Livin’ Like Larry Farm Sanctuary has been installing Micro Pet Food Pantries through its Suwannee Animal Ambassadors, Volunteers and Educators (S.A.V.E.) program. The sanctuary has provided a regional…
Trojans celebrate basketball seniors by defeating Bulldogs
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Friday, Jan. 30, the Hamilton County High School Trojans hosted the Suwannee High School Bulldogs for two basketball games. While the competition was fierce, there was another reason for the crowd gathering…
Water First North Florida brings hope and concerns to drought-stricken Suwannee River Basin
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Water First North Florida is an upcoming project aimed at bringing relief to the drought-stricken Suwannee River Basin by pumping water from the St. Johns River. The project is…
Fundraiser being held for teen battling lymphoma
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Briar Cribbs, a 16-year-old senior from Jasper, is currently undergoing treatment for Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Before Thanksgiving last year, Cribbs noticed a lump on his neck and brought it to…
Hamilton County School District announces Spelling Bee winners
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Hamilton County School District announced the winners of the 2025–26 School District Spelling Bee on Friday, Jan. 23. Participants included Timothy Fason, Jonas Houston, Angelica Martinez-Lopez, Matthew Trimble…