Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Friday, Jan. 20, Suwannee County’s schools brought their spelling bee winners together to compete in the county-wide competition. Leading the charge was returning champion seventh-grader Bradley Harrison. While…
Food for thought on the apricot
Laura Young reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Winter recipes often include dried fruits, and none is tastier in my opinion than the bright, slightly fuzzy apricot. Fresh apricots are also seen in grocery stores this time…
Snapshot of the week
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org Thank you to McAlpin resident Taylor Telson for sharing this photo. She writes, “Snapped a photo of these barn cats coming back from a hard day of sunbathing and…
Sheriff St. John attends 2023 Winter Sheriff’s Conference
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org Suwannee County Sheriff Sam St. John attended the 2023 Winter Sheriff’s Conference in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. from Sunday, Jan. 22, to Wednesday, Jan. 25. The Sheriff’s Conference takes…
CareSource Foundation opens $400,000 funding competition for organizations supporting medically complex children
CareSource Foundation Contributor The CareSource Foundation announced on Tuesday, Jan. 10, that nonprofit organizations in Florida will soon be eligible for funding through the CareSource Foundation Grant Challenge. The CareSource Foundation Grant…
Live Oak thrift store employee gets violent over broken furniture
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org On Friday, Jan. 20, at approximately 4:30 p.m., the Live Oak Police Department (LOPD) responded to Second Chance Thrift Store in reference to a disturbance. Upon arrival, LOPD contacted…
Woman charged for 2018 White Springs stabbing
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org In October 2022, Shaquila Dakwan Walters Robinson, 45, of Arkansas was sentenced to five years in prison for criminal mischief and battery in Drew County. On Jan. 24, 2022,…
Living God’s Way: Remaining faithful during life’s difficulties
Everyone will face difficulties in their life. Rather than forsaking or giving up on God’s word, the author of the 11th stanza of Psalm 119 (verses 81-88) describes how he will remain…
Congressman Dunn appointed to the China Select Committee
Leah Courtney Contributor Congressman Neal Dunn, M.D. (Florida-02) released a statement following his recent appointment to the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the US and the Chinese Communist Party,…
Writer’s INK celebrates 10 year anniversary
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org Writers INK has been meeting every Tuesday since 2013 to help fellow writers sharpen their skills and publish their books. Established by Jonnie Wittington and Delores Leggett Walker, the…
Hamilton County acknowledges FAMU students
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org To celebrate and support FAMU students of Hamilton and Suwannee Counties, and assure them that their commitment to higher education is valuable in the eyes of their home community,…
Woman arrested during Suwannee Middle School altercation
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, Jan. 17, at about 12:30 p.m., School Resource Deputy (SRD) Rick Collins responded to a fight in progress near the Silas Drive exit gate at Suwannee Middle…
Florida “Run for the Fallen” to pass through Suwannee County on Feb. 11
Laura Young reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Feb. 10, a team of more than 20 marathon-trained athletes will embark on a 176-mile, three-day journey from Tallahassee to Jacksonville to honor every service member with…
Disney children’s clothes recalled for lead hazard
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Consumer Safety Products Commission (CSPC) has recalled nine different styles of Disney’s Bentex children’s clothing sets, including ones with Mickey and Minnie Mouse. According to the CSPC, the…
The Strawberry Festival is around the corner
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org The Strawberry Festival has become a highlight in Suwannee County over the past few years. This year on Saturday, Feb. 25 and Sunday, Feb. 26 it will begin its…
Lafayette School District recognizes Students of the Month
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Each month, the Lafayette County School District honors four students for displaying outstanding character, effort and academic achievement. Through their hard work, these students become role models for what…
Would you defend me if my life were threatened?
If I saw someone threatening your life, I’d want to do whatever was necessary to fight for your right to live. I believe you’d do the same for me. We’d fight as…