Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, Sept. 8, the Mayo Town Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the Council amending the agenda to add two items: a discussion…
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Lafayette County Commissioners look at EMS improvements
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Sept. 9, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The Board first approved the minutes from the previous meeting, then called…
Buccaneers and Hornets battle in a tight volleyball match
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Sept. 9, the Branford High School Buccaneers hosted the Lafayette High School Hornets for an intense volleyball showdown. The two teams have a long-standing, friendly rivalry, especially…
Local artist shine at Artfest 25
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee River Regional Library is a popular place. It hosts a plethora of activities and events, helping educate adults and children alike all while promoting the love of…
Take “Center Stage” by sponsoring Hamilton County theatre
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Hamilton County High School’s theatre troupe is working hard to bring the arts back into Hamilton County. Under the direction of Amber Jones, the program has been growing and…
Live Oak celebrates new Airbnb, “The 1923”
Riverbend News photo by Lucy Golub, September 8, 2025 Quinn and Cyndi Skierski celebrated the opening of their new Airbnb, “The 1923.” The event boasted local business owners, leaders, and the…
SCSO captures Georgia fugitives from justice
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) arrested four Georgia fugitives between Monday, Sept. 1, and Friday, Sept. 5, on warrants relating to a series of burglaries committed in Blackshear,…
Dalton Tyre family honored as Hamilton County Farm Family of the Year
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com During the Florida Farm Bureau’s Annual Dinner in Hamilton County on Thursday, Sept. 4, the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Hamilton (UF/IFAS) Hamilton County Extension…
County responds to Suwannee Iron Works suspension
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A week after Suwannee Iron Works & Fence (SIWF) was forced to close its doors temporarily due to standing judicial and County orders, Suwannee County Administrator Greg Scott responded…
“Fruitful in Every Season” Women’s Conference to be held in Jennings
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The “Fruitful in Every Season” Women’s Conference is coming on Saturday, Sept. 27, at Corinth Christian Academy. The event centers on gathering for the common goal of worshiping Jesus…
Racing and fall fun: The Arc North Florida and Elks Lodge host dual events
Jason Futch Reporter2.Riverbendnews@gmail.com The Arc North Florida will be hosting its 27th Annual Lawn Mower Race at John Strayer’s Pro Arms in Live Oak, which will also be the site of a…
SCSO honored for assisting in May 2024 abduction rescue
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Seven deputies from the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) were honored in Tallahassee on Monday, Sept. 8, as the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) commemorated Florida Missing Children’s…
Jennings Town Council approves interlocal agreements
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Town of Jennings entered into an interlocal agreement with Hamilton County following an in-depth regular Town Council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 2. The first item discussed was an…
Wellborn Cornbread Festival looking for vendors
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Wellborn is well-known for its annual Blueberry Festival. However, 2025 marks the fourth year of one of the area’s newest events: the Annual Wellborn Cornbread Festival. It is a…
From Parks to Policy: Greg Scott reflects on 36 years of public service
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Greg Scott is a name many people know, but it is also one many may not be familiar with. For the past two and a half years, Scott has…
Buccaneers find victory against Bulldogs
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, Sept. 4, the Branford High School (BHS) Buccaneers hosted the Suwannee High School (SHS) Bulldogs for a volleyball match. There was emotion in the air as the…