Jason Futch [email protected] 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…
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$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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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…
Hamilton Elementary students show love to AFJROTC Cadet Lieutenant Colonel
Hamilton County Elementary School students absolutely love their Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) Cadet Lieutenant Colonel! She’s not just helping with homework—she’s teaching teamwork, responsibility and leadership every step…
SHS crowns royalty
Logan Bristol (left) and Miranda Ramsey (right) were named the Suwannee High School 2025 Homecoming King and Queen. Get the Wednesday, Nov. 5, edition of the Riverbend News for full coverage of…
Town Talk: Club America controversy in Suwannee County dispelled
Christian Peterson [email protected] Rumors have been circulating throughout Suwannee County and the surrounding area that Suwannee High School was refusing to allow a Club America chapter to begin. Club America is the…
Hamilton students build circuit boards
Hamilton County High School’s seventh- graders built circuit boards that make alarm sounds and fans run in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics) class. Future engineers at work!
Kelsey Little of Live Oak earns Dean’s List honors at University of Tampa
University of Tampa Contributor Live Oak native Kelsey Little earned Dean’s List honors at University of Tampa as a Senior in the Spring 2025 semester. Little is majoring in International Business and…
Sixth free fiber optics boot camp takes place in October
CareerSource Contributor CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion’s (CLM) next Creating Connections fiber optics training is set to begin for those interested in securing high-paying, in- demand careers in broadband telecommunications. The Creating Connections…
Valdosta State University honored Spring 2025 graduates
Valdosta State University Contributor Valdosta State University is proud to announce the members of its graduating class of Spring 2025. Hunter Hotchkiss of Jennings has earned the Bachelor of Business Administration in…