Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A Jasper man was arrested on Saturday, May 20, following a high speed chase that occurred on Tuesday, May 16, in Hamilton County. According to the arrest report filed…
Branford Buccaneers play for their first-ever softball State Championship
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Branford High School varsity softball team advanced through the FHSAA Class 1A playoffs to the State Championship series following their 2-0 win over the Aucilla Christian Warriors on…
29th Annual Wellborn Blueberry Festival happening this weekend
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Begin summer with a burst of flavor on Saturday, June 3, with the 29th Annual Wellborn Blueberry Festival. This yearly fundraiser for the Wellborn Community Association will take place…
Suwannee Pineview Chorus performs for seniors
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org On Friday, May 5, the Suwannee Pineview Elementary chorus took a trip to Advent Christian Village. The crew went out for a field trip and performance to help spread…
Live Oak native serves U.S. Navy
Rick Burke, Navy Office of Community Outreach Contributor A native of Live Oak, Fla., serves the U.S. Navy with Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMNAVSURFPAC) located in San Diego, Calif….
Jasper City Council approves multiple purchases from ARPA fund
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org On Thursday, May 18, the Jasper City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with approval of the minutes from the previous meeting, as well as…
Marqavious Owens named Dairy Farmers Association Weightlifter of the Year
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Suwannee High School weightlifting stand-out Marqavious Owens was selected as the 2023 Boys Florida Dairy Farmers Association Weightlifter of the Year. Owens competed in his junior season in the…
O’Brien woman arrested for years of thievery
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org Theresa Gunter Koon was arrested on Tuesday, May 16, for grand theft in the first degree. For years, Koon had been stealing money from her former employer. While working…
Douglas “Dan” Nix
We are sad to announce that Dan Nix, as we all knew him, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 14th, 2023 after a brief illness. Dan is survived by his beautiful wife…
Jack Brian Hall
Jack Brian Hall sadly passed away at the age of 70 on Friday, May 5, 2023 in Valdosta, Georgia. He is survived by his children, Eric (and Kiti) Hall of Colorado Springs,…
Linda Rebecca Dedge
Linda Rebecca Dedge, age 69, of Jasper, Fla., passed away on May 8, 2023 at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, Ga., following a lengthy illness. Linda Dedge was loyal, dependable and…
Lucille A. Henderson
Lucille A. Henderson, 88, of Morton, Illinois, formerly of McAlpin, Florida, passed away Friday, May 12, 2023, at Reflections Memory Care in Morton, Illinois. She was born June 17, 1934, in Farmington,…
Terry Lee Pierson
Terry Lee Pierson, 73, of White Springs, Fla., formerly of Logan, Ohio, ran to the arms of Jesus at 3:20 a.m. on Friday, May 12, 2023, surrounded by his loving children. Terry…
Suwannee weightlifting coaches win Coach of the Year honors
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Suwannee High School weightlifting teams have been a force to recon with for several years now, and are built for continued success in years to come. Their success…
Kimberly Crowder nominated for State Teacher of the Year
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, May 9, Dr. Paul Burns, Chancellor for the Florida Department of Education’s Division of Public Schools, paid a visit to Hamilton County Elementary School (HCES). The visit…
Suwannee County Board of Commissioners welcomes new county attorney
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners officially welcomed Adam Morrison of Sellers, Taylor and Morrison, P.A. to the board at the start of its regular meeting on Tuesday,…
Lafayette High School senior arrested on multiple felony charges
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org On Saturday, May 13, at 2:05 a.m., Deputy Jillian Hodges with the Columba County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) responded to a call regarding a battery. According to a report from…