Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A proposed bill to dissolve the Town of White Springs will be discussed and voted on during the annual Hamilton County delegation meeting on Monday, Feb. 10. The meeting…
Winter sports updates
Suwannee High School Suwannee: Boys Basketball Record Overall: 5-15 3A District 2: 0-0 Last Game: Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 — SHS lost to Madison County in Madison by a score of 62-56….
Sinkhole causes traffic delay in O’Brien
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Florida Highway Patrol and the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office are currently directing traffic around a sinkhole that opened late Thursday afternoon, Jan. 30, in O’Brien. The sinkhole formed…
Hamilton County High School honors basketball seniors in last home game
On Tuesday, Jan. 28, the Hamilton County Trojans competed against the Highland Christian Academy Eagles in basketball. The Trojans’ girls and boys teams ended the night victorious and honored their senior athletes…
Lost for words: Gee, willikers! I’m feeling just peachy!
Mickey Starling reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com In our continuing pursuit of trivial knowledge pertaining to rarely used words or phrases, this week’s offerings originate in the mid 20th century and are of Anglo-American origin….
Remembering Suwannee: Nancy Parshley’s will
Eric Musgrove Contributor I have spoken of Nancy Parshley in previous articles. She and her husband, John, were instrumental in establishing downtown Live Oak as we now know it after the…
Lego Builders joining Camp Connexion 2025
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Camp Connexion is a faith-based children’s camp organized by the churches of Lafayette County. This annual event is a highlight for the community and provides a wonderful opportunity…
Choose Life Ministries spreads message across the nation
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The verse that greets visitors on the homepage of ChooseLifeUSA.org, the website for Choose Life Ministries (CLM), is “Oh that you would choose life so that you and…
Journey Church is offering a night off for Valentine’s Day
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com “Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth” Psalm 127:4 (NIV). Children are fabulous blessings beloved by everyone. However, that doesn’t mean…
Branford soccer seniors honored in cross-county showdown
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, Jan. 16, the Branford High School soccer teams had a significant day as they faced their cross-county rivals, the Lafayette High School Hornets. The games closely…
Bucs fall short against Cowboys
Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, Jan. 16, the Branford High School Buccaneers junior varsity and varsity basketball teams set sail for Madison, Fla., to take on the Cowboys of Madison County…
Suwannee earns shot at state wrestling championship
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee High School (SHS) wrestling team had a big day on Thursday, Jan. 16, as three other teams traveled to Live Oak for a showdown to determine…
Get your kids active this spring with Babe Ruth
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Lafayette Babe Ruth registration is officially open! Lafayette Babe Ruth is one of the most popular extra-curricular sports available in Mayo. It covers t-ball, baseball and softball. Registration…
North Central Florida Youth Poet Laureate Program entries are open
Leah Androski reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Here’s a great opportunity for poets, spoken-word artists, emcees and rappers to participate in the North Central Florida Youth Poet Laureate (YPL) Program. This program aims to identify…
Branford Achievement Council to host Gatsby Scholarship Gala
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford Achievement Council is gearing up for an evening of dining, auctions and entertainment to benefit scholarships for Branford High School seniors. The Gatsby Scholarship Gala will…
Local schools celebrate Literacy Week
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Reading is a remarkable phenomenon – with a few words printed on paper, an individual can be transported back in time or to an entirely different world. Conversely,…
NFC 2024 Summer and Fall graduates recognized
North Florida College Contributor North Florida College (NFC) awarded 181 students with degrees or certificates at the conclusion of its 2024 Summer and Fall Terms. Many of the summer graduates participated…