Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford High School chapter of Future Farmers of America (FFA) brought holiday cheer to southern Suwanee County on Saturday, Dec. 14, as it hosted this year’s “The Joy…
The Lee family proves themselves champions again
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Lee family has once again brought home the gold with their Hangin’ Tree Cowdogs. While many already know Jared Lewis Lee for his TV appearances and multiple first-place…
Toys for Tots receives donation from Live Oak Elks Lodge
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com With a heart full of emotion, Annita Leonard with the Suwannee County Toys for Tots chapter accepted a donation from the Live Oak Elks Lodge for $2,500 on Saturday,…
Lafayette County School Board recognizes youth
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Several topics were up for discussion during the Lafayette County School Board’s final meeting of the year on Tuesday evening, Dec. 17. As per tradition, the meeting began with…
Suwannee Commissioners approve $1.5 million grant agreement
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Dec. 17, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the approval of the minutes from the previous…
Man arrested for allegedly pulling knife on girlfriend
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Dec. 17, Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) deputies arrested a man who allegedly pulled a knife on someone during a heated argument in O’Brien. At approximately 7:11…
2023 Christmas Day shooting still unsolved
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Christmas Day 2023, a shooting in Jasper killed 22-year-old Joshua Claridy and left his family shattered by the incident. Now, one year later, investigators with the Jasper Police…
Cagle Grams: Christmas is about our savior being born
“Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel” (Isaiah 7:14 KJV). Christmas is an annual celebration held on the supposed birthday of Jesus Christ, our…
Living God’s Way: God’s steward to the Gentiles
After stating the apostles and prophets were the foundation of the building Jesus would build, Paul begins to talk about being appointed as God’s steward to the Gentiles (Ephesians 3:1-5). Before he…
Around the Banks
Christmas is upon us, and I wish all my readers a happy and healthy Yuletide season. I especially want to thank Danny Federico for being such a great editor and for being…
Christmas time is here…everywhere around the world
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com “And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and…
Welcome to Riverbend: Sean Herndon
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Sean Herndon was born in Valdosta, Ga., in 1988. He spent most of his early childhood in Day Town, attending the Lafayette County School District. At 8, years old,…
Suwannee County teen crowned 2025 Miss Agriculture USA Agvocate
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Recently, local teen Kimberly Tanner was crowned the 2025 Miss Agriculture USA Agvocate, representing the State of Florida. She joins several other “agvocates” across the United States as advocates…
Search warrant leads to narcotics arrest
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Contributor A search warrant executed by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday, Dec. 3, led to the arrest of 34-year-old Jasper resident Jacaris Clarence Stubbs and the…
Candlelight Service to be held at First Baptist Church of Jasper
Danny Federico r eporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Churches all across the area are preparing to celebrate Christmas with their seasonal services. Originally scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 24, First Baptist Church of Jasper has moved the…
Alton Church of God offering Boxes of Blessings
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Alton Church of God will be passing out Boxes of Blessings to Lafayette County families on Friday, Dec. 20, from 9 a.m. until they’re all passed out. Boxes will…
Remembering Suwannee: Christmas celebrations and events in Suwannee County history
Suwannee County has a long tradition of celebrating the Christmas holidays. Old newspaper articles and scattered records give us a glimpse of how our forefathers celebrated the holiday. Today, in honor of…