Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Live Oak Police Department (LOPD) has filed petit theft charges on a local woman after being the subject of a social media post concerning an incident that occurred…
SCSO Lt. Wayne Musgrove retires after 44 years
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com With his boxes packed and ready for his next adventure, Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) Lt. Wayne Musgrove prepared to retire after 44 years of service to the residents…
Special Christmas parade held for young girl with cancer
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com It was a chilly evening on Monday, Dec. 23, as residents up and down Suwannee Avenue lined up to witness a special moment for a local girl: a Christmas…
Christmas Eve burglar breaks into home, steals camera
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A real-life Grinch is on the prowl after breaking into a residence on Christmas Eve and stealing a variety of items, including a surveillance camera that captured the moment…
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office investigating shooting incident in Jennings
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is investigating a shooting that occurred in Jennings on Thursday, Dec. 26. According to information from an anonymous source, the shooting took place…
Jingle Jam 2024 rocks the night away
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Orchard Community Church hosted three fun-filled nights last week as families from all over joined together to celebrate the Christmas season with Jingle Jam 2024. The extravagant production…
Community Presbyterian Church puts baskets together for shut-ins
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Dec. 14, the women of Community Presbyterian Church (CPC) gathered in their fellowship hall to put together Christmas support baskets. The baskets mainly consisted of food, fruit…
Remembering Suwannee: Wiley Lee, Part 1
Eric Musgrove Contributor My family has lived in Suwannee County for at least seven generations, eight if you include my children. As such, in my work as a historian and records manager,…
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…
Trojans suffer two losses to Madison
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Dec. 13, the Hamilton County Trojans hosted the Madison County Cowboys and Cowgirls for a basketball showdown. First the Cowgirls faced down the Trojans. The first quarter…
Suwannee High School hosts annual Power of Christmas weightlifting meet
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com “ This was by far the most competitive meet I’ve ever seen,” Dan Marsee said when talking about Suwannee High School’s (SHS) annual Power of Christmas weightlifting event. Twenty-four…
Setting health goals for the New Year
Kim Griffin Contributor The start of a new year is the perfect time to focus on improving your health and well-being. Setting health goals can provide a roadmap for positive change and…
Hamilton County celebrates Christmas with Sweets-N-the-Streets
Jason Futch r eporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Hamilton County celebrated the Christmas holiday on Saturday, Dec. 14, with the annual Sweets-N-the-Streets event, which is part of the yearly festivities hosted by the Hamilton County Chamber…
Sheriff-elect Brian Creech graduates sheriff’s academy
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Sheriff-elect Brian Creech of Hamilton County recently attended the Florida Sheriffs Association’s (FSA) Sheriff’s Academy, which is a required one-week training seminar for incoming sheriffs of Florida. Creech, who…
Studio B dancers shine on Times Square
Cheryl Byrd Contributor On Wednesday, Dec. 4, dancers from Studio B Dance & Twirl flew to New York City for a trip they will never forget. Dancers performed on the Broadway stage…
Florida knows how to beat the heat, but how do we beat the cold?
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com There is a simultaneous blessing and curse that comes with living in Florida. It is one of the states with the most drastic weather changes. Florida has risks of…