Bea Coker [email protected] Jasper City Council held its election on Tuesday, March 5, and Jay Daigle emerged triumphant, securing the District 3 seat after garnering 22 votes, while his opponent, Jennifer Gisonni,…
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Front Page stories for Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee counties.
Hamilton County School Board honors employees and teachers of the year
Bea Coker [email protected] The Hamilton County School Board celebrated excellence in education during its School Related Employees of the Year Awards Ceremony, held on Thursday, March 14, at the Ernest Courtoy Civic…
Benefit auction for Lainey Holtzclaw to be held Saturday, March 23
Danny Federico [email protected] In the Wednesday, March 13, edition of the Riverbend News, it was incorrectly stated that there would be a benefit auction on Sunday, March 17, for Lainey Holtzclaw, the…
Three dead, one injured in Lafayette County: Suspect in custody
Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office Contributor On Thursday, March 14, at 9:31 a.m., the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) received a 911 call. Deputies responded to an address on Southwest Willow Street, in…
Hurricane Idalia recovery programs for farmers launched
Rick Patrick [email protected] Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson recently announced the launching of two new programs aimed at helping area farmers who were impacted by Hurricane Idalia. The programs carry with…
Aldi’s acquisition of Winn Dixie moving forward
Lazaro Aleman [email protected] Aldi’s acquisition of Southeastern Grocers, including 400 Winn-Dixie and Harvey Supermarket stores, continues moving forward, with the acquisition expected to be completed in the near future. The latest move…
Governor DeSantis announces more than $10 million in hurricane relief coming to tri-county area
Danny Federico [email protected] On Thursday, March 7, Governor Ron DeSantis announced a substantial allocation of over $66 million in funding aimed at aiding Florida communities affected by the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia….
Friends and family unite to support toddler following tragic loss
Danny Federico [email protected] Amidst the tragic loss of 30-year-old Blake Reaves, who was murdered on Saturday, March 2, members of the community are turning their attention to the care of her three-year-old…
Live Oak Fire Department hosts fundraiser for Jade Cato family
Bea Coker [email protected] The Live Oak Fire Department is rallying the community to support the Cato family during a challenging time. Nine-year-old Jade Cato, daughter of Jamie and Wade Cato, has recently…
Community comes together to support the Holtzclaw family amidst infant’s rare diagnosis
Bea Coker [email protected] The Branford community is rallying behind Darbi Holtzclaw and her infant daughter, Lainey, as they navigate the challenges of a recent diagnosis. Lainey, just a few months old, has…
Neighbors shed light on Live Oak murder case
The body of Blake Reaves, a 30-year-old resident of Dalton Place Apartments on Howard Street in Live Oak, was discovered in her apartment on Saturday afternoon, March 2, leaving the community reeling….
Bulldogs grapple with glory at wrestling state championship
Christian Peterson [email protected] The Suwannee High School Bulldogs’ wrestling team fought for the title of state champions from Thursday, Feb. 29, until Saturday, March 2. Eight Bulldogs found themselves in contention for…
Tragedy strikes local Vietnam Veteran: Home consumed by flames, resulting in fatalities
Bea Coker [email protected] A devastating house fire on Sunday, Feb. 11, claimed two lives and has left local Vietnam Veteran Arthur Smith with the arduous task of rebuilding his life from the…
Caleb Curry selected as Boys State delegate from Hamilton County High School
Bea Coker [email protected] On Wednesday, Feb. 28, Caleb Curry, a student at Hamilton County High School, was selected as one of the 17 delegates from the State of Florida to attend the…
The NEW Front Porch is on its way
Emerald Greene [email protected] It is with great pleasure that Riverbend News announces the arrival of the March/April 2024 issue of The Front Porch Magazine. The new issue has been mailed out, and…
Two of the three missing teens safely located
Bea Coker [email protected] The of Live Oak community was gripped by concern following the disappearance of three teenagers, who were last seen on Sunday, Feb. 11, at approximately 3:30 p.m. As of…
Sharon Jordan seeks re-election
Sharon Jordan Contributor Dear Citizens, It is with honor I, Sharon Jordan, announce my re-election for Suwannee County Tax Collector. I have proudly served the citizens of Suwannee County in the Tax…