Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Dec. 7, the Hornets hosted their rivals, the Branford Buccaneers, for two basketball showdowns. The evening first began with the girls’ game at 6:30 p.m. The first…
Bulldogs take two victories over the Trojans
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Dec. 7, the Suwannee County High School Bulldogs played host to the Hamilton County Trojans for two different basketball games. The first team to step onto the…
Ninth Annual Steve Claffey Memorial Game coming soon
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Dec. 27 and Saturday, Dec. 29, the community will join together to honor the memory of Suwannee Middle School Coach Steve Claffey, who passed away from colon…
LHS Drama troupe brings WWII era to life in “The Greatest Generation”
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Lafayette High School’s (LHS) cafeteria recently transformed into a time capsule as the drama troupe presented “The Greatest Generation: A Tribute to the 40s,” a play written by students…
Hayden Tabor named Hamilton County High School Sunshine State Scholar
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Hamilton County High School (HCHS) recently announced that 11th grader Hayden Tabor was selected to represent HCHS as the 2025 Sunshine State Scholar, a prestigious title placed on a…
Melody Christian Academy crowns Homecoming court
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The king and queen have been crowned! On Friday, Nov. 22, Melody Christian Academy celebrated Homecoming. The festivities included games and refreshments before the crowning ceremony began. The middle…
Children’s Entrepreneur Market coming to White Springs
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Dec. 21, children from across the region will be showing off their business leadership skills at the Children’s Entrepreneur Market, which will be held at Stephen Foster…
Lafayette County DOH announces DEEP classes
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Residents are invited to attend the Lafayette County Department of Health’s (DOH) Diabetes Self-Management Empowerment Education Program (DEEP) classes, which will begin at the start of the new year….
No Veteran Left Alone this Christmas
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Live Oak Elks Lodge is offering a special event for Veterans this Christmas. The event is called No Veterans Left Alone and is focused on providing help for…
Suwannee Hardware & Feed hosts Christmas on Bridge Street
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Dec. 6, the Town of White Springs came alive with festive cheer during Christmas on Bridge Street hosted by Suwannee Hardware & Feed. Residents and visitors reveled in…
Christmas on the Square has another successful year
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Christmas on the Square is one of the most significant events in Live Oak. It is a highlight that families look forward to each year. On top of that,…
Attack during large gathering prompts battery, drug charges
Jason Futch r eporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Two individuals allegedly involved in a November attack during what officials describe as a”riot” are being charged with battery. Jacaris Clarence Stubbs, a 34-year-old resident of Jasper, is…
One year later: HCSO, FDLE offers $10,000 on two October homicides
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com October 2024 marked the one-year anniversary for two homicide cases that reached its one-year anniversary with no answers: 32-year-old Martin Clay and 34-year-old Donnie Ray Jackson III. Both Clay…
Tensions flare during presentation at White Springs Town Council meeting
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com What was to be a simple evening that included community updates and a planned presentation on several grants being offered to showcase the town’s history turned into a battle…
Live Oak City Council approves multiple zoning changes
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Dec. 10, the Live Oak City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. After minor changes being made, the agenda was approved. The council then approved the…
Mayo Town Council getting gas stations back in service
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, Dec. 9, the Mayo Town Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. First, the council approved the agenda for the evening before quickly approving the minutes from…
New face to fill Post 3 seat on Branford Town Council
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A new face will officially be joining the Branford Town Council in January, as members voted on who would be filling the Post 3 seat during its regular meeting…