Photos courtesy of Hamilton County School District Hamilton County Elementary School’s fifth grade students who exhibited outstanding traits, such as completing assignments, meeting reading goals, and showcasing positive behavior, had the opportunity…
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Applications are open for the annual SVEC Youth Tour
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) is one of the most prominent local businesses in the tri-county area. It also offers a plethora of community engagement events, including its annual…
Honoring Florida’s Van Gogh: Live Oak Public Library showcases Ernest M. Lee’s work
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org When Ernest M. Lee was 3 years old, he grabbed a globe his grandmother owned and kept spinning it, his finger landing on “the boot” of America. He kept…
Buccaneer Mylie Fernandez commits to Warner University
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org Recently, Mylie Fernandez, a Buccaneer volleyball player and volleyball state champion, committed to attending Warner University after graduating from Branford High School. “Coming off a state championship has me…
Buccaneers named volleyball Regional Champions
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org The regular volleyball season has come to an end, but with that comes the start of tournament season. The Branford High School Buccaneers have been poised and ready to…
Hornets take victory in rival game against Buccaneers
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org There are a few rivalries between local teams, however, none compare to the one between the Lafayette High School Hornets and the Branford High School Buccaneers. On Friday, Oct….
Kimberly Tanner accepted into National Society of High School Scholars
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org Suwannee High School student Kimberly Tanner has been accepted into the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS), a prestigious organization which recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding…
$40 million awarded throughout state to expand workforce education programs in Florida
Florida Department of Education Contributor On Tuesday, Sept. 30, Florida Department of Education (FDOE) Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas awarded $40 million through the Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant Program (Workforce CAP) to expand…
Anabella Dicks seeks Beta Club State Vice Presidency
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org Anabella Dicks, a junior at Branford High School (BHS), is seeking the vice presidency position of the State Beta Club, hoping to keep Branford represented in the state leadership…
Homecoming 2025: A Week to Remember
Avery Beth Crocker Westwood Christian School Writer It’s that time of year again…It’s Homecoming! A week filled with fun, competition and Warrior Spirit. Spirit Week is where students dress up on themed…
A Christian Athlete’s Playbook
Gatlyn Davis Westwood Christian School Writer Dear Christian Athlete, Fall sports are starting back up and now is the time to make new friends and memories! Sometimes it is very hard to…
Branford students outline Turning Point USA chapter at Rotary meeting
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org During their weekly meeting, members of the Rotary Club of Branford welcomed two Branford High School (BHS) students on Wednesday, Oct. 22, as they introduced their student-led chapter of…
Suwannee County School Board honors Branford students for perfect scores
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org The Suwannee County School Board met for its biannual Branford meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 28, in Branford High School’s auditorium. The evening kicked off with a public hearing to…
Suwannee dominates at cross country invitational
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org Saturday, Oct. 18, Heritage Parks and Gardens was the place to be. Teams from across Florida, including the Suwannee Bulldogs, Branford Buccaneers and Hamilton Trojans, descended on the local…
Alicia Hunter graduates from Troy University
Troy University Contributor Live Oak native Alicia Hunter recently graduated from Troy University during the spring semester of the 2024-25 academic year. Hunter graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social…
Joshua Hawkins of White Springs recognized on Georgia Southern University’s Spring 2025 Dean’s List
Georgia Southern University Contributor Georgia Southern University recently recognized approximately 3,800 students on the Spring 2025 Dean’s List. Joshua Hawkins of White Springs, a Mechanical Engineering major, has been named to the…