Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Women from churches throughout Hamilton County are invited to take part in quarterly Sisterhood meetings. The gatherings are open to women from all churches in the Hamilton County area…
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New Hope Baptist Church to host free community Share Day
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org New Hope Baptist Church in Jennings encourages the community to come out on Saturday, March 7, for Share Day. This event will take place from 8 a.m. to 11…
United Way annual Golf Tournament set for March 14 at Quail Heights
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org The United Way of Suwannee Valley will host its annual Golf Tournament on Saturday, March 14, at Quail Heights Country Club. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m., followed by…
SVTA ride scheduling deadline approaching for Senior Day at Suwannee County Fair
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org The Suwannee Valley Transit Authority (SVTA) is advising senior citizens to act soon, as the deadline to schedule transportation for Senior Day at the Suwannee County Fair is Wednesday,…
Florida Department of Health Mobile Unit to visit Jennings Library
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Hamilton County residents will soon have the opportunity to receive essential health services they may not otherwise have access to. On Thursday, March 5, the Florida Department of Health…
Branford Public Library to host LEGO Builders Competition
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Calling all crafty kiddos – the Branford Public Library will be hosting a LEGO Builders Competition on Monday, March 23! This event will offer young participants the exciting opportunity…
Annual livestock show and sale coming soon
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org It’s that time of year again – the annual Suwannee Valley Youth Livestock Show and Sale (SVYLSS) is gearing up to take place from Monday, March 23, through Friday,…
Suwannee County School Board honors state golf champion, $40k scholarship recipient
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org During their Tuesday, Jan. 27, regular meeting, members of the Suwannee County School Board took the time to recognize two students for their outstanding achievements. First to be recognized…
Lafayette School Board approves agreements, policies at Feb. 17 meeting
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org The Lafayette County School Board met for its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 17. The meeting began with Superintendent Robbie Edwards recognizing the district’s Students of the Month….
More details revealed regarding 2025 cyberattack on City of Live Oak, $60,000 payment
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Details surrounding a cyberattack on the City of Live Oak last year emerged after a year of questions. During its regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 10, the Live Oak…
Beloved Hamilton County teacher remembered for strength and inspiration
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Students, teachers and community members alike are mourning the loss of beloved Hamilton County High School (HCHS) teacher Raven Merine, who passed away following a battle with breast cancer….
Apex victims will not receive restitution any time soon, says State Attorney’s Office
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Shortly after Jason Andrew Bullock was transferred into the custody of the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC), victims who had anticipated receiving a substantial restitution payment were dealt another…
Thelma Boltin and the voices of old Florida
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Thelma Boltin carried the spirit of old Florida, sharing with people from near and far the folk stories from the Suwannee River to the tale of the Devil’s Millhopper…
Suwannee County Emergency Management Director named Disasters Expo USA keynote
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Suwannee County Emergency Management Director Heather Henderson-Scheu will be serving as the keynote speaker at the Disasters Expo USA conference at the Miami Beach Convention Center on Wednesday, March…
Kafka to compete for Reigning American Miss Title in Fernandina Beach
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Live Oak’s own Kennedy Kafka, age 6, has been awarded the title of Reigning American Little Miss Florida and will be competing for the national title of Reigning American…
SCSO clarifies laws regarding operation of four wheelers and side-by-sides
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Recently, Riverbend News was asked by one of our readers to look into the laws governing the operation of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), four-wheelers, and side-by-sides in Suwannee County due…
Youth shine at the Lafayette County 4-H School Speech Contest
Shawn Jackson Contributor Lafayette County 4-H and the Lafayette County School District recently hosted its annual Speech Contest, powered by Florida Power & Light, celebrating youth voice, creativity and confidence. The contest…