Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Due to impending severe cold weather impacting the Suwannee River Valley, school closures have been announced for the area. According to the Florida Division of Emergency Management, winter…
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Gobble-worthy snacks
Laura Young – reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Whether kids are pulling their afternoon snack from a lunchbox, receiving it as part of an extra-curricular program or pouncing on it as soon as they get home,…
Kidz College visits the Southern Heritage Farm
Jason Futch – reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Kidz College Primary and Secondary School (KCPSS), based in Orlando, recently visited Southern Heritage Farm in Suwannee County. During their trip, students learned about the history of the…
Jacob Littleton named to Fall 2024 Dean’s List at Dickinson State University
Dickinson State University – Contributor On Monday, Jan. 7, it was announced that Live Oak native Jacob Littleton had been named to Dickinson State University’s (DSU) Dean’s List for the 2024 fall…
Joshua Hawkins recognized on Georgia Southern University’s Fall 2024 Dean’s List
Georgia Southern University – Contributor Georgia Southern University (GSU) recently recognized approximately 4,100 students on the Fall 2024 Dean’s List. Joshua Hawkins, of White Springs, has been named to the list for…
Lafayette High student spotlighted as NFC’s Dual Enrolled Student of the Month
NFC – Contributor North Florida College (NFC) offers a dual enrollment program that allows students to earn college credits while still in high school at no cost. The NFC Office of Dual…
NFC ranks high in social media communication
North Florida College Contributor In its annual Student Sentiment Research™, Eduventures at Encoura reviewed the best social media communicators of the year and, according to high school students, North Florida College…
Housing scholarship opportunities available for students
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Housing scholarship opportunities are now available for high school students in the local area through the Southern Scholarship Foundation (SSF). Students who are planning to attend Florida A&M University,…
The Sound of Suwannee wows crowd with winter concert
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Christmas performances abound, especially in the month of December. This is true of Suwannee High School (SHS) as well. On the evening of Thursday, Dec. 12, the SHS auditorium…
HCHS shows off their acting chops with Christmas performance
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On the evening of Monday, Dec. 16, the Hamilton County High School (HCHS) parking lot was full to the brim. Cars were forced to park in the grass, and…
LHS Drama troupe brings WWII era to life in “The Greatest Generation”
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Lafayette High School’s (LHS) cafeteria recently transformed into a time capsule as the drama troupe presented “The Greatest Generation: A Tribute to the 40s,” a play written by students…
Hayden Tabor named Hamilton County High School Sunshine State Scholar
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Hamilton County High School (HCHS) recently announced that 11th grader Hayden Tabor was selected to represent HCHS as the 2025 Sunshine State Scholar, a prestigious title placed on a…
Melody Christian Academy crowns Homecoming court
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The king and queen have been crowned! On Friday, Nov. 22, Melody Christian Academy celebrated Homecoming. The festivities included games and refreshments before the crowning ceremony began. The middle…
HCHS introduces new attendance incentive
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com School attendance is a crucial aspect of learning, however, the problem of keeping students in school only seems to get worse as they get older. This is why Hamilton…
RIVEROAK hosts first Veterans 5k
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Nov. 9, a crowd began to gather around RIVEROAK Technical College in the morning hours. The reason for the gathering was the inaugural RIVEROAK Technical College 5k…
Pineview Elementary hosts annual Veteran’s Day parade
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Every year, Pineview Elementary School hosts a parade at the school for all of its students. The parade has two goals: to provide a fun experience for the students…
Buccaneers dominate Tigers 3-0
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford High School Buccaneers varsity volleyball team powered their way to the Rural District 6 Championship in Dixie County on Thursday, Oct. 17, with a dominant 3-0 sweep…