Hailey Waldo reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com It’s rodeo time in Live Oak as the Suwannee River Roundup Professional Rodeo gears up for its fifth annual event on Friday, Oct. 17, and Saturday, Oct. 18, at…
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HCSO receives multiple grants and donations to improve agency
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) has received several grants, which will significantly improve its operations. Not only will the improvement benefit the agency, but the inclusion of a…
Flock devices come to Suwannee County
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Suwannee County joins a growing list of municipalities across the nation taking advantage of an opportunity to utilize a specialized device designed to combat crime. The Suwannee County Sheriff’s…
“Celebrate Recovery” with Apostolic Lighthouse Church
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Human beings are incredibly resilient, but not invincible. One of the aspects of the human condition is that, sometimes, help is needed. Thankfully, humans are also intelligent and self-aware…
Suwannee celebrates swim seniors
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Sept. 30, the Suwannee High School swim team hosted the Columbia County Tigers for a swim competition. While the Bulldogs are a small swim team, it doesn’t…
Will Carpenter AYA Foundation hosts first-ever car show
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Sept. 27, The 406 was a popular place to be. The reason for its popularity wasn’t its delicious food, like usual, but instead the Cruisin’ for a…
Trojans celebrate Homecoming with football victory
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Sept. 26, the Hamilton County High School Trojans hosted the Jefferson County Tigers for a football showdown. The game went well for the Trojans, as they scored…
Buccaneers celebrate homecoming with football victory
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Sept. 26, the Branford High School Buccaneers hosted the Hilliard Red Flashes for a football match. However, the other reason that the school came together that evening…
Hornets avoid Tigers’ claws with 3-0 win
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, Sept. 29, the Lafayette High School Hornets hosted the Columbia County High School Tigers for a volleyball showdown. The Tigers stepped onto the court with a 9-10…
Bulldogs claim victory over Trojans
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, Sept. 25, the Suwannee High School Bulldogs hosted the Hamilton County High School Trojans for a volleyball showdown. The Bulldogs entered the game with a 7-12 record,…
Lafayette Commission make change to campground assessment rates
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, Sept. 29, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for a special-called meeting and a final budget hearing. The reason for the special-called meeting was to…
Mayo community supports family dealing with tragic loss
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Lafayette County and its county seat, Mayo, are a small area. It’s a tight-knit community with a lot of love to spread, which is why the news of what…
Lafayette County resident Elouise Green sworn in as Grand Granny for Pioneer Day
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com At 98 years old, Elouise Smith Green has lived her life to the fullest. She once shared a conversation with President Harry Truman, taught school in New Jersey, and…
Lafayette County Resource Fair held at Mayo Public Library
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, Sept. 25, the Florida Department of Health (DOH) for Lafayette and Suwannee Counties hosted a Community Resource Fair at the Mayo Public Library to showcase available programs…
Florida Voices for Health pushes for stronger rural healthcare access
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com In 2020, Shands Lake Shore Regional Medical Center in Lake City ceased operations. The closure was attributed to unsustainable financial losses and declining patient volume, leading to an agreement…
Property Fraud Alert available to Florida residents
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Nineteen counties in Florida are participating in a program designed to keep property owners informed when possible fraudulent activity is detected. Property Fraud Alert (PFA) notifies subscribers when a…