I am continually stunned by the crimes committed against the working class and the elderly. Let me be clear: all crime is atrocious. But there is a particular cruelty in targeting those…
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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…
Suwannee County School District announces winners of annual Spelling Bee
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Suwannee County School District announced the winners of the Suwannee County Spelling Bee, which took place on Thursday, Feb. 5. The contest was open to students at elementary…
Florida Run for the Fallen visits Suwannee County
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org All gave some, and some gave all. For those who gave their all, the men and women with the Florida Run for the Fallen remembered them as they…
Hornets celebrate seniors during basketball game
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Friday, Jan. 30, the Lafayette County High School Hornets hosted their rivals, the Branford High School Buccaneers, for basketball showdowns. While the rivalry games were a big draw for many, another celebration took place that night that…
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…
Buccaneers celebrate seniors with weekend game
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Saturday, Jan. 31, the Branford High School Buccaneers girls basketball team hosted the Union County Fightin’ Tigers for a weekend showdown. While the girls were the only team competing that evening, the boys team was also present for another…
Third District American Legion Riders to hold bike presentation on Feb. 14
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org American Legion Riders from all over District 3 will converge on Post 291 this weekend in Steinhatchee, Fla., for the Fourth Annual American Legion District 3 Riders Bike Presentation….
Saddle up for the Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch’s 68th anniversary
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org The Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch will celebrate its 68th anniversary with its annual Open House and Horse Show from Friday, Feb. 20, through Sunday, Feb. 22, at the Jim…
Suwannee County Commissioners to rebid courthouse dome repairs
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, Feb. 3, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting opened with approval of minutes from the previous meeting, followed by a call for public comment. Paul Snipes addressed the board, stating he…
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…
Hamilton County commissioners conduct business of the county
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners held its regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 3, at the county courthouse in Jasper. During the meeting, commissioners touched on several topics…
County fire and EMS services continue to be discussed in Jennings
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Jennings Town Council held its regularly scheduled meeting at town hall on Tuesday, Feb. 3. Among the topics discussed was the possibility of bringing Hamilton County Fire Rescue…
Counties come together to celebrate Rural Counties Day
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Rural counties throughout Florida had the opportunity to take part in Rural Counties Day at the Florida State Capitol. From spotlighting Hamilton County’s growth to the Lafayette County Chamber…
A Valentine’s Day to remember: Celebrating 70 years of love with the Alcorns
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate enduring love and companionship built through years of shared challenges, perseverance and unwavering commitment. It goes beyond candy and flowers, focusing more…