Florida Department of Corrections Contributor The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) proudly hosted the 2025 Statewide K9 Tracking and Training Event. This event serves as an advanced training and competition opportunity for…
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SHS crowns royalty
Logan Bristol (left) and Miranda Ramsey (right) were named the Suwannee High School 2025 Homecoming King and Queen. Get the Wednesday, Nov. 5, edition of the Riverbend News for full coverage of…
Hamilton County man leads deputies on high speed chase
Jason Futch [email protected] A Hamilton County man was charged with fleeing and eluding law enforcement after engaging Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputies through the outskirts of Jennings. On Tuesday, Oct. 21,…
Pregnancy Care Center hosts another successful 5k
Joyce Fullbright Contributor The Pregnancy Care Center (PCC) recently hosted its annual 5k Walk/Run 4 Life. This provides an opportunity for the community to join together for a family friendly event and…
Lafayette Commissioners approve grant agreements for sheriff’s office
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, Oct. 14, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The Commissioners began by approving the minutes from the previous meeting. After…
Town Talk: Club America controversy in Suwannee County dispelled
Christian Peterson [email protected] Rumors have been circulating throughout Suwannee County and the surrounding area that Suwannee High School was refusing to allow a Club America chapter to begin. Club America is the…
Community joins Vivid Visions to raise awareness of domestic violence
Jason Futch [email protected] The community came together at Heritage Park & Gardens on Thursday, Oct. 16, for a candlelight dinner put together by Vivid Visions, Inc., a nonprofit organization providing a temporary,…
Bikers on Parade Charity Ride coming in November
Jason Futch [email protected] Get ready to cruise, as American Hometown Veteran Assist, Inc., will be hosting its annual Bikers on Parade Charity Ride on Saturday, Nov. 8. The event will honor Veterans…
“Death Cafe” comes to White Springs Public Library
Jason Futch [email protected] The White Springs Public Library hosted its first “Death Cafe” on Tuesday, Oct. 21. The Death Cafe is a nationwide movement to explore the topics of death and dying…
Gibbons given multiple life sentences following 2023 abduction
Jason Futch [email protected] Following two days of testimony, Desmond Leon Gibbons learned his fate inside the Hamilton County Courthouse on Wednesday, Oct. 22, as a jury found him guilty of all six…
Clyde’s Welding granted rezoning despite public criticism
Jason Futch [email protected] Clyde’s Welding was the subject of discussion–and controversy–as the Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners considered a future land use map during a public hearing on Tuesday, Oct. 21….
Suwannee Commissioners review audit findings
Christian Peterson [email protected] During its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 21, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting, during which the commissioners heard several concerns….
Lafayette High School hosts Fields of Faith evening
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Wednesday, Oct. 15, the Lafayette High School football field was busier than usual. The reason for the arrival of so many people was the Federation of Christian Athletes’…
The Melody Toy Drive has already begun
Christian Peterson [email protected] The Christmas season is almost here. It may seem far away, but October is coming to a close, and there are barely two months until the biggest holiday of…
First Church of God to celebrate 95th anniversary
Danny Federico [email protected] The congregation of First Church of God in Live Oak will celebrate the church’s 95th anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 26. Members invite the community to join them in worship…
Beulah Baptist Church to hold annual Homecoming celebration
Danny Federico [email protected] Beulah Baptist Church invites the community to attend its annual Homecoming celebration on Sunday, Oct. 26. Founded in 1897, Beulah Baptist Church has been a cornerstone of faith and…
Area Farm Bureaus hold Annual Meetings
Danny Federico [email protected] Every year, local county Farm Bureau offices organize special meetings to provide updates on their finances, elect new directors, announce the local Farm Families of the Year, and enjoy…