Danny Federico: reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford High School varsity softball team concluded a standout 2025 season with a hard-fought appearance in the Florida High School Athletic Association State Championship Semifinals, falling 14-6 to…
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NFC welcomes 64 students for Statewide Incubate Debate National Qualifier
NFC: Contributor North Florida College proudly welcomed 64 student debaters from 14 counties across Florida to its campus for the 2025 Incubate Debate National Qualifier on Saturday, May 12. Students traveled from…
SNHU announces Spring 2025 President’s List
SNHU: Contributor It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University congratulates the following students on being named to the Spring 2025 President’s List: – Michelle Wanstead of Live Oak -…
Hamilton County High School students get a peek into Sentinel life
Hailey Heseltine reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Often, high school is the time when students begin seriously contemplating their next steps in education and future careers. Recently, students from Hamilton County High School visited North Florida…
Spell for Evangeline raises over $2,000
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A local homeschool spelling bee event recently helped raise over $2,000 for the expenses of a local girl who has been fighting cancer since she was 3 years old….
Sam and Will Wainwright named to Mars Hill University’s fall 2024 Dean’s List
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Two local students were recently named to Mars Hill University’s Academic Dean’s List at the end of the fall 2024 semester. In order to qualify for the Dean’s List,…
Jennings native studying abroad through Muhlenberg College
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Omar Lopez, a resident of Jennings and a graduate of Hamilton County High School, is currently pursuing a degree in economics at Muhlenberg College. During the spring, he will…
Wilder Andrews of Live Oak named to UWA’s fall 2024 President’s List
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The University of West Alabama (UWA) recently announced its fall 2024 President’s List for students who displayed superior academic achievement. Among the students recognized was Wilder Andrews, a history…
Brice Criggall named to Hiram College’s fall 2024 Dean’s List
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com O’Brien resident Brice Criggall was recently named to Hiram College’s fall 2024 Dean’s List in recognition of his academic excellence. Criggall, a biomedical humanities major, is among the 243…
Hamilton County School District announces senior breakfast and gift-giving opportunity
Tiffany Quintero Contributor The Hamilton County School District is excited to announce plans for a special Senior Breakfast to celebrate the Class of 2025 as they prepare for graduation. This momentous occasion…
“We Are Coming”: Hamilton County Trojans announce new head football coach
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County High School (HCHS) Trojans football team has found a new head coach in Fabian Reid, who will lead the program for the 2025-26 school year, marking…
Hamilton County School District honors Teachers and School Related Employees of the Year
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, March 13, educators and staff members with the Hamilton County School District came together to honor their 2025-26 Teachers of the Year (TOY) and School Related Employees…
Hamilton County students shine in statewide civics and debate competitions
Tiffany Quintero Contributor Exciting news has come from the Hamilton County School District, where one of their own, Fernanda Gomez, has been selected to attend the prestigious Florida Civics and Debate Initiative…
Hamilton County High School Culinary Arts program to sell baked goods at Sweets on Hatley
Tiffany Quintero Contributor Hamilton County High School’s Culinary Arts program is excited to announce a special opportunity for students to showcase their skills and share delicious treats with the community. Students of…
Fifth-graders go head-to-head in Lafayette Elementary archery finals
Lafayette Elementary School Contributor Over the past few months, the fifth-graders at Lafayette Elementary School have been participating in an archery program as part of their physical education (PE) curriculum. This program…
Vintage vibes shine in 2025 Miss BHS Pageant
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Families, friends and Branford High School (BHS) supporters gathered in the school’s auditorium on Saturday, Feb. 22, for the annual Little, Junior and Miss BHS Pageant, which had the…
Lafayette Elementary students shine in annual 4-H Speech Contest
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Lafayette Elementary School (LES) students steeled their nerves on Thursday, Feb. 20, for the annual 4-H Speech Contest. The event was sponsored by Duke Energy and highlighted the public…