Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Leigh Ann Norris has spent the last 29 years serving students within the Hamilton County School District and has been recognized multiple times for her service. She loves teaching…
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Keeping families safe with Vivid Visions, Inc.
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Many individuals impacted by domestic violence struggle to come forward, often due to fear, stigma or simply not knowing where to turn for help. Vivid Visions, Inc., seeks to…
Hamilton students suit up for science
Hamilton County High School students recently suited up in their scientist gear to dive into hands-on chemistry experiments. During these lessons, students explored reactions, tested hypotheses, and learned the building blocks of…
Hornets celebrate Homecoming with dominating football win
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Sept. 19, the Lafayette High School Hornets hosted the Zarephath Academy Eagles for a football showdown. The Hornets took an early lead in the first half of…
Get to know the Garretts, Suwannee County’s Farm Family of the Year
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com During the Suwannee County Farm Bureau’s annual dinner on Thursday, Sept. 18, Joseph Garrett and his wife, Katie, were honored as the 2025 Suwannee County Farm Family of the…
Small Business Resource Fair set for Oct. 7 in Live Oak
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce is inviting local entrepreneurs and business owners to attend a free Small Business Resource Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 7, from 9 a.m. to…
VFW Post 8095 to host First Responders Day celebration in Jasper
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 8095 is set to honor local heroes with a special First Responders Day event on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 6 p.m. The evening…
Pioneer Day Art Show is “Bringing Back the Pioneer Spirit”
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Local artists and crafters of all ages are invited to showcase their creativity at the 2025 Pioneer Day Art Show on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 9 a.m. to 2…
Friends of NRA to host event at Florida Gateway Fairgrounds
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee Valley chapter of Friends of NRA (National Rifle Association) will be hosting a fundraising event at the Florida Gateway Fairgrounds in Lake City on Tuesday, Oct. 7,…
“He was a guiding light who stood for the American ideal” Candlelight vigil held at Millenium Park in Charlie Kirk’s honor
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The assassination of Charlie Kirk, founder of the conservative organization Turning Point USA, left many in the country speechless. Some regarded Kirk as the future of the Conservative movement,…
Relay 4 Raven seeking vendors for Oct. 10 event
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County High School (HCHS) Beta Club is seeking vendors to participate in the upcoming Relay 4 Raven Walk-a-Thon, scheduled for Friday, Oct. 10. The event is being…
Watson Healthcare to bring expanded medical care to Hamilton County
In 2020, Dr. James Watson and his wife, Jennifer, moved from Georgia to Jasper, bringing their combined experience to Hamilton County. Five years later, they are set to break ground on a…
Lafayette Commission discusses campground assessment rates
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Sept. 23, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners held its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the Board approving the minutes from the previous meeting…
Bulldogs host second annual Swim-A-Thon
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Will Carpenter is a name that will live on throughout Suwannee County forever. He was a Suwannee High School graduate who had just begun his first year of college…
“I’m so grateful for my community for getting me to this point!” Miller takes shot at National Anthem train to Vegas
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com North-Central Florida is known for many different things. However, what is no secret about the area is its fondness for rodeos. Said events and the like can be found…
Local rodeo with cash prizes coming to Jasper
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Rodeos are everywhere these days. As the weather begins to cool, and the area heads into the fall and winter months, the fan favorite events start to pop back…
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…