Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org A new world has opened up for 17-year-old Suwannee High School (SHS) senior Zakk Womble following the announcement last month that he was one of six students selected to…
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Honoring the area’s 2025-26 Teachers and School-Related Employees of the Year
Jason Futch Reporter2@RiverbendNews.org Each year, Riverbend News is honored to share with the community each school district’s Teacher of the Year and School-Related Employee of the Year for the 2025-26 school year….
Hamilton County High School hits historic graduation rate
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Hamilton County High School (HCHS) has a lot to celebrate following news of a significant spike in graduation rates for the Class of 2025. The achievement marks the first…
HCHS Beta Club competes at state conference
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Hamilton County High School (HCHS) Senior Beta Club earned high marks at the Beta Club state conference, which was held at the Signia by Hilton at Bonnett Creek…
LCHS student receives opportunity of a lifetime
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Adaya Plummer is a junior at Lafayette County High School and a member of the school’s band, something she has been passionate about for many years. When band director…
LCSO to support students through Lonny Hempstead Memorial Scholarship Fund
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) recently announced that the Lonny Hempstead Memorial Scholarship Fund will be able to support two more students from Lafayette High School (LHS) who…
Branford High School Beta Club walks away with multiple awards
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Branford High School Senior Beta Club earned high marks at the state convention, which was held at the Signia by Hilton at Bonnett Creek in Orlando. The convention…
Miss Olustee Scholarship Pageant coming to Lake City
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org For more than 40 years, the Miss Olustee Scholarship Pageant has supported young women from the surrounding counties by providing scholarship opportunities, developing interview skills, building self- esteem, and…
Suwannee 4-H Livestock Judging Team earns high honors during Georgia contest
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Suwannee County 4-H Livestock Judging Team participated in the Southeastern 3 Livestock Judging Contest at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, Ga., from Thursday, Dec. 11, to Friday,…
Buccaneers fight hard but suffer two basketball losses
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, Jan. 6, the Branford High School Buccaneers basketball teams hosted two schools. The evening opened with the girls team facing down their county rivals the Suwannee High…
Wilder Andrews named to UWA’s Spring 2025 President’s List
University of West Alabama Contributor Wilder Andrews of Live Oak, a History major, has been named to the University of West Alabama’s (UWA) Spring 2025 President’s List for superior academic achievement. The…
Benjamin Roberts of Live Oak named to University of Alabama Spring 2025 Presidents List
University of Alabama Contributor Benjamin Roberts was named to The University of Alabama Presidents List for Spring Semester 2025. A total of 14,289 students enrolled during Spring Semester 2025 at The University…
Brice Criggall named to spring 2025 Hiram College Dean’s List
Hiram College Contributor Brice Criggall of O’Brien, a Biomedical Humanities major, was named to the spring 2025 Dean’s List at Hiram College. Students must complete 12 or more hours of graded coursework…
DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship now accepting applications, Apply by Jan. 31
National Society of the DAR Contributor Undergraduate and graduate students studying music can apply for the DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship through Saturday, Jan. 31. Sponsored by the National Society Daughters of…
Lafayette FBLA holding “Gears and Goods” car show fundraisers
Ady Hammock editor@riverbendnews.org The Lafayette High School (LHS) Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Club will be hosting a “Gears and Goods” fundraiser on Saturday, Apr. 25, to support the club’s endeavors….
Be on the lookout for Fresh From Florida’s Junior Chef University
Ady Hammock editor@riverbendnews.org In November, Fresh From Florida announced the beginning of its Junior Chef University Program. This online course for children ages 8 to 13 was designed with young aspiring chefs…
Show-and-Tell to be held at White Springs Public Library
Ady Hammock editor@riverbendnews.org Do you have an interesting hobby, artwork or fun fact that you want to share with the community? Everyone in the community is invited to attend White Springs Library’s…